Ann Marie McGlynn captained the Irish ladies team that won a bronze medal at the European Cross Country Championships in Bulgaria on Sunday.
Last night, her club Letterkenny AC hosted a welcome home ceremony in recognition of her achievements.
She was placed 46th overall and significantly her great finish saw her passing a number of rivals as she helped Ireland to get third position overall, as they pipped the French by one point. She was the fourth scoring of the Irish athletes who were led over the line by former champion Fionnuala Britton.
Speaking at the Aura Leisure Centre last night, Ann Marie said that even before the team left she was cautiously optimistic.
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