Tánaiste congratulates Hong Kong's Haughey on medal win

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has congratulated Hong Kong's Olympic swimmer Siobhán Haughey - grandniece of former taoiseach Charles Haughey - on her bronze medal win in the Paris Olympics last night.

Ms Haughey took third place in the women's 200m freestyle with a time of 1:54.55.

She was one second behind Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus who won gold and silver in the final.

In a post on X, Mr Martin said her win was a "fantastic result" and a "proud day" for the Haughey family.

Her father’s first cousin and Fianna Fáil TD Seán Haughey said her medal win is "fantastic".

Speaking from Paris, he said a "big gang" had travelled over from Dublin to see Siobhán compete and they were waving both Hong Kong and Ireland flags during the race.

Deputy Haughey described the race as "very exciting".

Magnifique - Siobhán pic.twitter.com/JyK1H9cvYu

He said he also celebrated with the family of Team Ireland swimmer Mona McSharry after her bronze win last night.

Mr Haughey said Siobhán's parents Darach and Canjo and the rest of the Haughey family are now preparing to watch Siobhán compete in the 100m freestyle.

Darach Haughey, the nephew of the late Fianna Fáil leader and taoiseach Charlie, emigrated to Hong Kong around 30 years ago to work with Deloitte and met his now wife and Hong Kong native Canjo.

Siobhán Haughey won two silver medals in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago in the 200m freestyle and the 100m freestyle.

She is the first athlete to win an Olympic medal for Hong Kong in swimming.