Ireland’s largest inclusive sporting event is almost here, with more than 1,200 athletes from across the country preparing to compete in the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026 in Dublin from June 18th to 21st.
Among them will be athletes from County Clare’s Shannon Flyers Special Olympics Sports Club, a volunteer-led club that provides year-round sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Joining us today are Donagh Cronin, Chairperson of Shannon Flyers, along with two of the club’s athletes who are looking forward to representing their club and county on the national stage.
Telling Alan Morrissey about their preparations for the Games, what Special Olympics means to them, and how the local community can support their journey, are Donagh Cronin, Chairperson of Shannon Flyers, and Lucy O Brien & Cormac Ross, two of their athletes.
You can listen to the full interview here:
