Let the games begin

FOR the next week or so, the world rotates around Ireland. At least, it should.

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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