Organisers issue challenge to keep spirit of Games alive

IF sharing the feeling was the theme of Special Olympics, holding on to it is the challenge for the organisers now the Games are over.

Efforts to harness the goodwill and hard labour of the 30,000- plus volunteers for ongoing events at local and national level were already well underway during this week’s competitions.

Volunteering Ireland was a prominent exhibitor in the festival village, passing out leaflets and brochures urging those who gave up their time and skills for the Games, and those who were impressed by the volunteer spirit they witnessed, to continue the good work in a related field.