Thursday, September 24, 2009

Civic Reception at Omagh Council



The Starbreakers Special Olympics club enjoyed a night of celebration as they joined forces with the Omagh Special Olympics club at the council offices in Omagh on Wednesday the 23rd of September. Council chairman Pat McGowan welcomed the athletes and family members to the chamber and spoke highly of their achievements at the Ulster Regional Games, he also added his views on the special olympics massive strides in Ireland and locally over the past number of years.



Special Olympics Ulster representitive Emma McMenamin was on hand to congratulate the athletes and wish them well in the future, her sentiments echoed by Rosemary from the Omagh club and Athlete Francis Meenagh read a piece he had prepared earlier which was warmly recieved. Carrickmore SO club coach Paul Sweeney said although special olympics had achieved alot in the past he believed that the current group of athletes, coaches, volunters, carers and family members had alot to give in the future. Councillor Rainey also gave his best wishes to all the athletes attending.
Afterwards there was refreshments and many photo opportunities. The Club would like to thank the Omagh District council for this civic reception which showed an appreciation for all the hard work and effort put in by the athletes of each club.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Back To Training

The Starbreakers Special Olympics Club in Carrickmore have enjoyed their summer holidays and are now ready to get back to the weekly training essions at the Youth Centre. The club have lost the services of Treasurer Una McCallon over the summer months as Una has other committments, we thank her for her time, efforts and hard work and wish her all the best in the future.Thanks Una
Training will recommence on Saturday the 12th September at 11.00am and all should attend, the season will conclude with the Irish National Games in Limerick next summer and the club will have a total of 5 representitives going along ( Francis Meenagh, Aoife Kerr, Sammy Jo Sweeney, Jarlath Mullin and Orla McCartan)
Throughout the year however all our club members will be involved in numerous events and we encourage any new members who would like to come along to please do so.
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