Members of the successful Team Ireland who competed in the World Championships - and took home 20 medals - were honoured by President Michael D Higgins at a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin.
The President addressed the Team and spoke of his experience in Handball as a young boy growing up in county Clare. In his speech President Higgins paid tribute to the 16 players who represented Ireland in August 2015 in Calgary.
The full text of the President's speech is available below.