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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p1a.jpgPerformers during the final act of the Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire.
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p2a.jpgA scene from the Olympic Stadium. Photograph: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p4a.jpgPhotograph: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p5a.jpgIreland's Michael McKillop receives the Whang Youn Dai Award, which recognises the athletes who exemplified the best spirit of the Paralympic Games. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p6a.jpgPhotograph: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p7a.jpgPhotograph: David Davies/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p8a.jpgChris Martin of Coldplay during his band's performance. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p9a.jpgRihanna also featured during the event. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p10a.jpgRihanna and Coldplay. Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA Wire
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p12a.jpgA cyclist with flaming bike in tow. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p13a.jpgA horse-like vehicle called the Human Endeavour machine. Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters
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Closing ceremony
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/09/p11a.jpgLondon mayor Boris Johnson (left) meets former mayor Ken Livingstone. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
