Well-known figures get behind Special Olympics

Business, sporting and media figures yesterday joined forces in a rallying call for Special Olympics Ireland — a registered charity — which has to raise €1.9m in the coming months to fund its national games.

The games will take place at the University of Limerick campus from June 12-15 next as part of Limerick City of Culture 2014.

Announcing the games at UL yesterday, Matt English, chief executive of Special Olympics Ireland said they were confident people all over the country will respond and ensure the games at which 1,500 athletes will compete, are a major success.