Menu
09/09/2016
Bethany Firth Wins Gold At Rio Paralympics
County Down swimmer Bethany Firth has set a new world record and won gold in the S14 100m backstroke at the Rio Paralympics.
Bethany from Seaforde broke her own world record and touched in at one minute 04.05 seconds.
Dutch swimmer Marlou van der Kulk took silver and Jessica Applegate won bronze.
After the race, she said:"I'm so chuffed with that but I couldn't have done it without the support of everyone back home."
(CD)
Bethany from Seaforde broke her own world record and touched in at one minute 04.05 seconds.
Dutch swimmer Marlou van der Kulk took silver and Jessica Applegate won bronze.
After the race, she said:"I'm so chuffed with that but I couldn't have done it without the support of everyone back home."
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 March 2024
PRONI Launches Special '100 Treasures' Publication
A new special publication has been launched by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) to mark the end of its centenary year. 'PRONI 100 Treasures' features a selection of 100 fascinating documents, dating from 1219 to the present day. It documents the interesting and important items which now form part of the public record.
PRONI Launches Special '100 Treasures' Publication
A new special publication has been launched by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) to mark the end of its centenary year. 'PRONI 100 Treasures' features a selection of 100 fascinating documents, dating from 1219 to the present day. It documents the interesting and important items which now form part of the public record.
15 September 2016
Bethany Firth Wins Third Paralympic Medal
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has won a silver medal in the S14 100m breaststroke at the Rio Paralympics. Michelle Morales from Spain won by .27 seconds. The Seaforde swimmer has already won two gold medals. The 20-year-old will take part in the 200m Individual Medley on Sunday, 18 September.
Bethany Firth Wins Third Paralympic Medal
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has won a silver medal in the S14 100m breaststroke at the Rio Paralympics. Michelle Morales from Spain won by .27 seconds. The Seaforde swimmer has already won two gold medals. The 20-year-old will take part in the 200m Individual Medley on Sunday, 18 September.
21 September 2016
Co Down Swimmer Bethany Firth Returns Home
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has returned to Belfast after scooping three golds and one silver medal at the Paralympics in Rio. Sports Minister Paul Givan, MLA, said he was delighted to welcome the swimmer, who is from Seaforde, back home.
Co Down Swimmer Bethany Firth Returns Home
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has returned to Belfast after scooping three golds and one silver medal at the Paralympics in Rio. Sports Minister Paul Givan, MLA, said he was delighted to welcome the swimmer, who is from Seaforde, back home.
18 April 2024
PHA Launches World Immunisation Week Poster Competition
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced a new digital creator and poster competition for aspiring creatives from primary pupils to college/university students, to mark this year’s World Immunisation Week.
PHA Launches World Immunisation Week Poster Competition
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced a new digital creator and poster competition for aspiring creatives from primary pupils to college/university students, to mark this year’s World Immunisation Week.
20 February 2024
SDLP Calls For New Palestinian Visa Scheme
The SDLP has called for the introduction of a Palestinian Visa Scheme to help thousands of displaced people in the region.
SDLP Calls For New Palestinian Visa Scheme
The SDLP has called for the introduction of a Palestinian Visa Scheme to help thousands of displaced people in the region.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south as the night progresses. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
