The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon is wishing 21-year-old footballer Aaron Tier all the best in the upcoming Rio Paralympic Games.
“On behalf of the people of Limerick, I want to wish Aaron every success in the games. He has trained very hard and consistently for years and now his dream is coming true,” the Mayor said.
“Aaron has not let his life be defined by Cerebral Palsy. It is just one part of him. His determination and drive has led him to fullfil his dreams and the upcoming chance of a lifetime in Rio for the Paralympic Games.”
"It is a great honour to put on the green jersey and represent your country and you should be very proud of your achievements,” the Mayor added.
Aaron is part of the Football 7–a-side squad at the Paralympics. Ireland will be playing Ukraine, Brazil and Great Britain.
The 21-year-old said: “I’m really looking forward to stepping onto the pitch in Rio. Pulling on the green jersey of Ireland and representing your country is the pinnacle of sporting achievement. Ireland is the only country in the Top 10 that are amateur. We have nothing to lose in Rio and we are going to give it our best.”
Aaron is currently studying in Limerick Institute of Technology.