Midlands Athletes Set To Compete At Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games

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The games begin today.

Over 1200 athletes are set to compete at the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games this week.

Athletes will represent their Regional Teams, including Connacht, Eastern, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster, competing across 12 sports at 9 venues.

There will be plenty of midlands athletes competing, with Westmeath’s David Corroon and Athlone’s Jayden O’Reilly competing for Connacht.

With Moira Scott, Aidan Bryant and Nikita Dunican representing Leinster from Offaly. 

The games get underway today and last until this Sunday. 

Midlands Representatives:

David Corroon – Basketball – Connacht Region – Westmeath

Jayden O’Reilly – Bocce – Connaught Region – Athlone 

Moira Scott – Kayaking – Leinster Region – Offaly

Aidan Bryant – Swimming – Leinster Region – Offaly

Nikita Dunican – Swimming – Leinster Region – Offaly