Irish Fans Receive Award From City of Paris
An Irish man has received a special award on behalf of Republic of Ireland football fans in Paris.
Jamie Monaghan from County Louth collected the Vermilion medal of the City of Paris at a ceremony in the French capital last night.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo, honoured Mr Monaghan because of the way Irish fans had behaved during the Euro2016 tournament.
Junior Sports Minister Patrick O' Donovan, says he's delighted for Jamie:
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