Irish sports fanatics and casual observers alike will no doubt be aware that boxer Kellie Harrington will be bringing another gold medal home to Ireland after her win at the Paris Olympics yesterday.
In a era when it feels like holding the tricolour aloft with pride and a message of resilience can often lead to tutting and even open disapproval, to see someone like Kellie – who is clearly very proud to be Irish – win big and celebrate by belting out The Dubliners immortal hit Grace was just so refreshing.
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