Let the games begin
After years of planning, the Special Olympics World Games have finally arrived on our shores, opening in Croke Park this evening.
This small, young nation may never be the same again. Nelson Mandela will be there.
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SUBSCRIBEAfter years of planning, the Special Olympics World Games have finally arrived on our shores, opening in Croke Park this evening.
This small, young nation may never be the same again. Nelson Mandela will be there.
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