Sports with Special Olympics in Leinster regional also activities with the Meath Arch Club for people with learning disability.
While I like watersports such as sailing and canoeing, basketball is my next favourite form of keeping fit. I played the game for many years and when things got a bit too fast for my ageing legs, I did a few coaching courses. Rather than go to mainstream competition, I came across some people involved with Special Olympics .I’ve now been with the organisation for ten years as a volunteer and it has been a most rewarding experience.
It gives me great pleasure to coach these special athletes and see them achieve goals beyond their expectations.They are always willing to learn new things and also gives me an excuse to do some running!
See some pictures of our clubs male and female teams!
Together we have traveled to many countries and usually return with the medals.
Some of our players went to Shanghai in 2007 for the worldgames and returned proudly with silver medals! They also were in Carolina ,Belgium and Luxemburg. See also some of our ten pin bowlers after getting their medals from Special Olympics Leinster in 2008!
Check out www.specialolympics.ie if you would like to get involved as a volunteer or an athlete in Ireland. There are many clubs all around the country who can use your help!
As Special Olympics was started in the USA it was no surprise that in 2003 they had the biggest delegation at the world games in Dublin.This was the first time the world games were held outside the USA and I’ll never forget the buzz in the whole country at the time!
Check it out!!
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One of our basketball teams in Navan.
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Group picture Special Olympics we got selected for June!
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At the basketball tournament in Killester 2009. Gold medals for all!
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Some of our bowlers at the Navan Arch Club.
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At Drewstown House near Athboy in County Meath. A summers evening club outing. Hugging the Giant Redwood. Consoling a friend.
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Receiving some financial support from the local cummunity. The local Bohermeen athletics club raised €5500 for our club! Fantastic!
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A day out at Woodfield farm near Oldcastle in County Meath. Great crack was had with the animals and a nice bit of food in the coffee shop. Contact: Dominic 049 8541270 - 086 3225350.
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A tournament in Belgium. At the Bomber restaurant and pizza in Geel, they are looking after us well, Aisling gorging herself on some delicious Belgian deserts!! well earned after a weekend of minding our guys with the sick stomachs!
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Our ladies basketball team 2008.
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Some of our basketballers at the worldgames in China. After the world games in 2003 were held in Ireland, for the first time outside the USA, in 2007 they were held by China! Two of our clubs basketballers were selected, Fiacra and John got a silver for Ireland, losing in the final to Russia!! Pictured with their volunteer chaperones, well done guys!!! also there from the club was Nuala with medals in swimming.
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Our members visiting the Causey Farm near Athboy in County Meath and having fun in the bog! check out www.causey.ie
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Some of our members on the Hill of Tara, on a sunny day at one of Irelands most famous and sacred places. Check out www.meath.ie
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Taking part in the Bohermeen athletics club charity run. The run and the party after with BBQ was enjoyed by all! what a nice way to spend a summer evening No rain for a change!!