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Special Olympics news.

Following last years Area Games which were very successful and enjoyed by all who took part the regional events are now almost compleded.

It was great to see an event taking place in Ulster for the first time. This was hosted by Omagh Group RDA, and while they probably tried to cater for too large a number of riders it was a good day.

Connaught held their event in Ballinasloe in March and all riders who had qualified from last year took part and had a very enjoyable experience.

East Region of Leinster held their event in Cherryorchard Equestrian Centre on the 30th March. Many thanks to the staff of this centre for their help and support. This day went very well and the arrival of two members of the Garda Mounted Team were greeted with great excitment.

Leinster held the Regional Event in Kill Equestrian Centre on the 21st of April. In February we had run a Dressage and Equitation Day for the Independent Level Riders which was part of the Regional Games, these riders took part in Trail Ride Competition on the 21st of April. It is good to see an increase in a level competitors this year and hope this will continue.

Thanks to the Flanelly Family for the use of the Great Facilities in Kill.

Munster have still to hold their Regional Event and this will take place on the 28th of May.

Selection for next year's National Games will be made later in the year and all who qualified are anxiously looking forward to hearing if they will be going to Limerick next Summer.

Special Olympics would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers who make these events so enjoyable for the Athletes and who never complain about long days and hard work.

Shirley MacDermott.

      Martin and Sadie driving at the RDS 2008.