26 June 1999; Agnes Melvin from Ballina, Co Mayo, a member of the Irish Basketball team, pictured during the Opening Ceremony at the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Raleigh, North Carolina. PIC: Ray McManus, SportsfileAn athlete stretching for the finish line at the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Raleigh, North Carolina. PIC: SportsfileTaking a break between races at the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Raleigh, North Carolina. PIC: SportsfileAn Irish Swimmer at the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Raleigh, North Carolina. PIC: SportsfileTwo young athletes celebrate a win at the 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Raleigh, North Carolina. PIC: Sportsfile

Special Olympics 2003 - Ardee Host Town

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  Welcome To Ardee

In June 2003, Ardee will act as Host Town to the Special Olympics Team from the Republic of Guyana for a period of four days. A total of approximately 60 people will make up the team of athletes, coaches and chaperones. The members of the Host Town Committee are at present working together to ensure that the team from the Republic of Guyana   will have a very enjoyable time in our town.

The committee is working to raise awareness of the forthcoming Special Olympics World Games and also to raise some necessary funds to ensure success in the Host Town venture.

To contact the Ardee Special Olympics Host Town Committee email them here.

Details on the Forthcoming Events can be found here.

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