Athletes from Ballymoney Rapids Special Olympics Swimming Club, Causeway Coast and Glens Bowling Club and Coleraine Cougars Special Olympics Basketball were among those who attended a special reception at Cloonavin.
The reception provided an opportunity for Mayor, Cllr Dawn Huggins, to recognise the athletes, coaches and their families for their commitment, dedication and achievements.
Mayor Dawn Huggins, said: “It was a real honour to meet the athletes, their coaches and their families and to hear about their experiences representing Team Ulster at the Games in Dublin.
“Taking part in an event of this scale is a fantastic achievement and the dedication, commitment and hard work shown by the athletes and their coaches in preparation for the Games is truly commendable.
“They are wonderful ambassadors for Causeway Coast and Glens and I hope they take great pride in what they have achieved.”
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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins pictured with Special Olympians who competed at the recent games in Dublin with coaches and Cllrs Tanya Elder and Jonathan McAuley. Photo: CCGBC
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Special Olympians, Ryan, Stefan and Lucy who represented Team Ulster at the Special Olympics held in Dublin pictured with Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins. Photo: CCGBC
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Medal winners who represented Team Ulster at the Special Olympics in Dublin with Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins and councillors Tanya Elder and Jonathan McAuley. Photo: CCGBC
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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins with Special Olympics athlete Lucy, during the reception. Photo: CCGBC