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Special Olympics Summer Games Launched in Dublin
The Special Olympics Summer Games were officially launched in Dublin, with President Catherine Connolly presiding over the opening ceremony. Over 1,277 athletes gathered for the start of the games, marking an emotional and significant event for participants.
18 Jun, 11:36 — 18 Jun, 20:23
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irish-timesHigh70d ago
‘It is quite emotional’: 1,277 Special Olympics athletes gather for launch of Summer Games
President Catherine Connolly hails impact of event ‘beyond the court, the pitch, the pool’
By Hugh Dooley
Read full article →irish-independent70d ago
President Catherine Connolly officially launches Special Olympics Summer Games in Dublin
Around 2,000 people were in Tallaght Stadium for the opening ceremony
By Sarah O'Mahony,Darragh Nolan
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual70d ago
Athletes head to Dublin for Special Olympics Summer Games
Hundreds of athletes from around the country are making their way to Dublin for the start of the Special Olympics Summer Games.
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First report: rte-news · 18 Jun, 11:36|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h
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