A Knocklyon man was celebrating after he secured two podium finishes at the Special Olympics World Summer Games over the weekend.
Alan Power, 50, will be taking home a bronze medal after he finished third in the 5,000m event. He then claimed bronze in the 3,000m.
Team Ireland athletes secured a total of 14 medals on day four of competition in athletics, equestrian, kayaking, swimming and tenpin bowling events.
It brings the total tally of medals won so far to 57.
Alan&apos;s neighbours paid tribute to him after his fantastic win.
The Woodstown Village Facebook page said: "I&apos;m am so proud to announce that Alan Power has won a bronze medal in the 5,000 metres in Dubai in an unbelievable time of 24:50 and 23 degrees.
"He is a legend representing his country on the world stage.
"Woodstown Village Knocklyon now has an Olympic Champion."
There was further success for Team Ireland’s equestrian athletes at the games.
Silver medals were awarded to Team Ireland equestrian teammates, Conor Byrne (37) from Naas, Co. Kildare and Sally Duffy (42) from Tallaght.
This marked both athletes&apos; second podium finish, having previously won gold and bronze respectively.
The Special Olympics World Summer Games run until 21 March 2019. Team Ireland are competing in 12 Olympic-style sports, representing 24 counties across Ireland.