WATCH: Champagne flows in Coleraine as Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott receives home parade

Northern Ireland’s first female Olympic gold medallist in 50 years has been given a hero’s welcome home in Coleraine.

Hannah Scott, who won a gold medal in the women’s quadruple sculls event, was honoured with a day of celebrations in her home town.

The day started with a meet and greet at Bann Rowing Club before walking up the town centre for a private reception.

A big crowd descended in Coleraine as they welcomed home their first ever gold medal Olympian.

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