The First Minister and deputy First Minister have congratulated local women Janet Gray and Hannah Shields for their recent achievements.
Rt Hon Dr Ian Paisley MP MLA and Martin McGuinness MP MLA said: “Janet and Hannah have both displayed tremendous courage and bravery to succeed in their chosen fields. Local people here are rightly very proud of their achievements.
“To achieve success against adversity requires great determination. Despite the difficulties that both Janet and Hannah have faced they have remained focused on their goals and their success is well deserved.”
Janet Gray won five gold medals including individual gold at the World Disabled Water Ski Championships.
Hannah Shields became the first local woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, having abandoned a previous attempt due to frostbite.
