Regular Updates from Team Ireland Athletes & Coaches, as well as volunteers working at the Games, & the Athens Welcoming Committee
Group Matches - Oliver Boyle
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:55:00 GMT
Divisioning - Oliver Boyle
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:46:00 GMT
The Opening Ceremony - Oliver Boyle
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:42:00 GMT
My stay in Rhodes, training and entertainment
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Team Ireland Gathering at Dublin Airport
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:58:00 GMT
From 25th June to 5th July, 126 athletes proudly represented Team Ireland at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. They brought home many personal best records, a total of 107 Medals and dozens of place ribbons.
The Team, which is sponsored by eircom, competed in the following 12 sports: Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Equestrian,Football (5 aside Male; 5 aside Female & 11 aside Male), Golf, Gymnastics, Kayaking and Table-Tennis.
For 10 days, the eyes of the world were upon them, and they prospered!
Thank You to everyone who made this incredible journey possible - Together we can change lives!
Special Olympics Ireland 4th Floor Park House North Circular Road Dublin 7