Special Olympics torch run hits town

DROGHEDA Special Olympics Club welcomed the Special Olympics Ireland Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Flame of Hope to the town last week.

The torch, a symbol of hope and inclusion was touring Leinster and the rest of the country before the Ireland Games Opening Ceremony in Tallaght Stadium last Thursday.

The LETR is an important awareness raising and fundraising programme for Special Olympics Ireland organised by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and An Garda Síochána.

The Torch Run arrived in to Drogheda Special Olympics club to cheers from everyone gathered for the spectacle. Speaking about the event, local fundraiser co-ordinator Eoin Treanor said “The Torch Run is a very exciting event for us and the excitement in Drogheda was palpable. We are delighted to work with An Garda Síochána and members of the LETR who support us throughout the year at various events including Polar Plunge and Cops n Donuts.’

Cllr Pio Smith, Superintendent Andrew Watters and Garda John Fahy were on hand to welcome the Torch to the clubhouse.

Conor Mc Auley , Supt Andrew Watters, Sean Carolan and Mayor Pio Smith with members of the Drogheda Special Olympics Club at the arrival of the Special Olympics flame of hope at the club

Right: Leona Sarsfield with the Special Olympics Flame of hope at the Drogheda Special Olympics Club and below, the torch arrives.