Derry City Council is to write to Royal Mail asking them to paint the postbox in Eglinton gold in honour of Paralympian Jason Smyth. More: continued here
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Double gold Paralympian Jason Smyth said that Royal Mail should reconsider painting the postbox in his native village gold in honour of his achievements. Related Stories Michael McKillop's pride at top Paralympic honour More: continued here
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