Unionist and nationalist politicians praise Armagh man’s achievement and also that of Belfast swimmer Jack McMillan
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The North’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill reached across the divide to congratulate both athletes. “An historic day at the Olympics for local athletes, as Daniel Wiffen from Armagh and Jack McMillan from Belfast both win gold medals in swimming.” St Patrick’s Grammar School in Armagh city has seven of the senior football squad who returned the Sam Maguire for the first time in 22 years.
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