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Originally Posted by Uppercut
Not sure if you think I'm a pom (not ok) or have started using the word as a general insult (actively encouraged).
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Ireland Olympic Medal Count — [ Irish KC ] Kansas City Irish Festivals, Music, Pubs, & Events by an Artist in Ireland
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Final Count: Gold 0; Silver 1; Bronze 2
In terms of the medal count for Ireland, the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing are shaping up to be one of the most successful in Olympic history.
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On a serious note, I think an event that brings the best exponents of their sport together in a three week carnival is absolutely brilliant, especially the limelight that athletes in certain sports get that they would never receive otherwise.