The Special Olympics World Games 2011 will take place in Athens, Greece June 25th - July 4th. 7,500 Special Olympics Athletes from 185 nations will compete in 21 Olympic-type sports.

The Managing Director (MD) and President of the Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia has cited her interest in running for the office of President in the Republic

1,900 Special Olympics athletes from the 4 corners of Ireland will travel to Limerick to participate in the 4-day residential Games, in 13 sports competitions, held in various