The two-time Olympic gold medallist was in the crowd at the music festival when she was invited on stage by the iconic Irish band
Olympic champion Kellie Harrington received a rapturous welcome as she graced the stage with the Wolfe Tones at Electric Picnic on Sunday.
The crowd at Electric Picnic's main stage, numbering in the tens of thousands, erupted into cheers for Harrington.Read next: Ciaran McKeever provides Armagh managerial update amid Kieran Donaghy speculation As the audience broke into chants of 'Ole, Ole, Ole', lead singer Brian Warfield exclaimed, "What a girl, what a girl.", reports the Irish Mirror.
Harrington is not only celebrated for her boxing achievements but also for her spirited singing performances. Following her victory at Roland Garros earlier this month, she delighted the audience with 'Grace', a beloved Irish ballad.Speaking to Morning Ireland, she expressed contentment with her decision: "I know now, that's it, done, dusted and what a way to go out."
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