Belfast salutes Barnes and Conlan

Thousands turn out on the streets of Belfast to welcome home medal winning boxers Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan.

Light-flyweight Barnes and flyweight Conlan secured bronze medals at the London Games.

Conlan intends to compete in the 2012 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro but be would consider turning professional if Billy Walsh and Zaur Anita do not continue as coaches with the Ireland team.

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