Irish Olympic uniform unveiled
09/07/2008
Athletes Fionnuala Britton from Wicklow, who is competing in the women's 3,000-metre steeplechase, and Letterkenny cyclist Philip Deignan wore the uniform at the event, comprising a slim-fitting, sand-coloured wool suit with a white cotton shirt and silk tie for men and a matching wool jacket with silk skirt and top for women.
The uniform features designs crafted by textile artist Mel Bradley, from Drogheda, and are hand-painted with olive green Celtic scroll patterns. It will be worn at all the official ceremonies at the games.
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