The village community association is hosting a celebration event for the public to welome home the gold and bronze medal winner in St Patrick's Parish Hall from 7pm to 8.30pm. It follows a triumphant return on Monday when Daniel and his fellow Team Ireland athletes received a tumultous welcome from thousands of people who had gathered in Dublin’s O'Connell Street.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. The memorable scenes came after Daniel was left disappointed on Sunday as an unexpected trip to hospital with a bug meant he was not able to fulfil the honour of carrying the Irish flag at the Olympics closing ceremony as planned. The Magheralin ‘Welcome Home’ event will give fans the chance to meet Daniel and enjoy the opportunity to have their photos taken with the Olympic star.
There has been much excitement in the village throughout the Paris Games as 23-year-old wowed the world with his achievements, both in the pool and by becomimg the first Irish swimmer ever to compete in the open water marathon swim at the Olympics. "We anticipate a large crowd so parking will be limited, “ said Caitriona Hughes, chairperson of the community association. Advertisement Advertisement "However additional parking is available behind Mak's Chip shop and beside the butchers on New Forge Rd.
Representatives from St Michael's GAA Club and Magheralin Village Football.