Renault Ireland MD Eric Basset with paracyclist and Renault ambassador Mark Rohan.

Renault Ireland managing director Eric Basset congratulated paracyclist and Renault ambassador Mark Rohan at the announcement of the Irish team for London 2012 Paralympics.

The team of 49 athletes representing 20 counties will compete in 10 sports at the London games and represent the largest Irish team since Atlanta 1996.

Mark is from Ballinahown and is the current double hand cycling world champion - he is competing in the HC1 Time Trial and the HC1 Road Race in London in August.

Eric Basset said: "It is such an honour and we are so proud to be involved with these amazing athletes and we at Renault Ireland congratulate all 49 athletes who will be heading to London in August to compete in the 2012 Paralympic Games.

"Mark is a true champion, as are all the 49-strong team, and we wish them the best of luck in London and will be supporting them all the way.

"We launched our sponsorship of the Irish Paralympic Team over two years ago and we are now so close to the games - it has been a fantastic journey for our staff, network and customers."