Walking through arrivals at Dublin airport, Wexford duo Jenna Carty and Tadhg O’Shaugnessy were greeted by a hero’s welcome. Flashing cameras, television crews and a sea of green with homemade posters, the pair most definitely had something to declare as they passed through customs, proudly showing off their hard-earned medals from the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
Representing one’s country on the world stage is not something that many of us get to experience. However, two Wexford athletes are set to do just that as they fly out to Berlin next month to represent Ireland at the Special Olympics World Games.
Special Olympics Ireland is looking for your support for their Cant Stop Now campaign.
The fundraiser has moved online this year as the traditional bucket collection can’t take place under Covid guidelines.
Already almost €100,000 has been raised with the money going towards athletes in Wexford and beyond.
Peader Dempsey is the chairman of the Wexford Special Olympics club.
He told South East Radio that the pandemic was hard on his members but they’ve been resilient throughout.
“Athletes from Wexford have gotten very involved in the online training and games. We’re trying to keep them busy and keep them going.