The Irish Sports Council Wishes All Athletes Competing At The Special Olympics Games 2014 The Best Of Luck

The Special Olympics competitions starts on Friday 13th June and continues until Sunday 15th June.

1,500 athletes from across Ireland will participate in the 3 day residential Games in 13 sports competitions, these athletes are supported by over 500 coaches and official delegates as well as a contingent of 2,500 family members and 3,000 volunteers which makes this national event a great success.

Special Olympics Ireland has grown to an organisation with more than 10,000 registered athletes and almost 400 clubs.

Since 1999, over €20 million has been invested by the Irish Public through the Irish Sports Council to support the development of athletes with intellectual disabilities across Ireland.

Through this investment Special Olympics Ireland enables athletes to achieve and win not only in sport but in life too. The commitment and dedication of the athletes, coaches and management team has been immense. The very best of luck to all athletes participating in the games.