Declan Slevin from Rosemount pictured with wife Evelyn and son Declan ahead of his departure for Rio earlier this month.

Declan Slevin representing Ireland in Rio on Wednesday and Thursday

Good luck tomorrow (Wednesday September 14) to Declan Slevin, as he takes part in the first of his two events at the Paralympics in Rio.

Handcyclist Declan participates in the men’s time trial  H3 from 12 noon to 15.20 Irish time.

On Thursday, he is back in action in the men’s road race H3 from 18.20-20.00 Irish time.

Good man Declan: all in Westmeath shouting for you.