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  • 21-05-2010 11:55am
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    Darragh
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    Hey there

    We're delighted to offer a great prize from Special Olympics Ireland who have their 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games happening in Limerick, June 9 to 13.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x54TnRtawmA


    The prize for one lucky Boards.ie member is 2 X VIP Tickets to the Opening Ceremony in Thomond Park with 1 night B&B in the luxury 4 Star Limerick Strand Hotel on the night of Wednesday 9th June.
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    Topping the bill at the Opening Ceremony will be The Cranberries who will make a long awaited return to the Irish stage in support of Special Olympics Ireland.

    Also lining out for the event will be Heathers and then The Supermodel Twins, Daghdha/Garvey initiative and High Voltage, all of whom are Limerick natives.

    The Opening Ceremony will be a celebration of the athletes participating in the 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games. The theme of the event is Hand in Hand and will reflect the true vision of Special Olympics – that being of people joining together to make the extraordinary happen.

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    This will be one of the biggest and most exciting sporting events of the summer with 1,900 athletes competing in 13 sports, accompanied by a team of 650 coaches, 4,000 family members and supported by a team of 3,000 volunteers

    Individual tickets for this much-anticipated event are priced between €10 - €20. Tickets can be purchased from ticketmaster.ie or by phone on 0818-719300 as well as usual agents nationwide.

    Tickets will also be available from the Thomond Park Stadium ticket office from 10-4, Monday to Friday or via their website on www.thomondpark.ie. Please note this will be an alcohol free event.

    To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave a message of support for the athletes below - we'll pick a winner at random from everyone who enters. Don't worry if you don't see your message straight away - we premoderate all posts here :)

    You can also check out their Facebook page to pass along the eircom Olympic Flame online and show your support.

    Terms and Conditions:
    This competition is open to all Boards.ie members. You must be available on Wednesday 9 June to take the prize. No cash alternative or alternate dates will be offered. We'll pick the winner and contact them on June 1.
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    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Come on Ireland, you can do it! :)


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    SocialWarfare
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭SocialWarfare


    Woot, go team:D


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    boomerang
    Registered Users Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭boomerang


    Best of luck to all the athletes and hope you all enjoy your visit to my hometown! Will be cheering you all on every step of the way. :)


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    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Actually, I hope these will be the best days of their lives.


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    kensutz
    Registered Users Posts: 9,186 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Good luck everyone and enjoy the moment.


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    Optimist
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Optimist


    Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks.
    -Joe Paterno

    Best of luck to all involved :)


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    Teferi
    Registered Users Posts: 6,320 ✭✭✭Teferi


    G'wan the lads.


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    kmart6
    Registered Users Posts: 15,172 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    Good Luck to everyone involved....your a credit to our country!


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    lilminx
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭lilminx


    Best of luck to all the atheletes, every local competitor and those how have travelled to Ireland to show the world their talent and courage. Enjoy every minute!


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    zinfandel
    Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭zinfandel


    This is such a big event for these guys, well worth supporting.
    I hosted some of the athletes when it was in Croke park and they had the time of their lives.


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    melekalikimaka
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    Citius, Altius, Fortius


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    #13
    Eamonn Nick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Eamonn Nick


    Best of Luck to all involved! Will be a great summer!


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    #14
    daithif
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭daithif


    You can make us all proud again......go for it and let nothing get in your way!!


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    #15
    crazyderk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,053 ✭✭✭crazyderk


    Best of luck guys, Bring home some Gold!!!!!!!!! your all legends!!!!!!!!!


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    YeAh!
    Registered Users Posts: 440 ✭✭YeAh!


    Very well done on getting to the Special Olympics and best of luck in Limerick!


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    emc2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭emc2


    What a brilliant event, Hoping to be there one way or the other to support the eager athletes.


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    LizT
    Registered Users Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    Good luck everyone!!


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    Ollchailin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭Ollchailin


    Have fun guys & best of luck! Hope ye all have a wonderful time! :)


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    fi
    Registered Users Posts: 596 ✭✭✭fi


    Best of luck to every single athlete, Our wee Claudia is the youngest going down and we wish her well, and hopes she doesnt miss home too much xxx

    Even to the competitors who do not get a medal or prize you are all winners

    xxxx


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    #21
    Cringer
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭Cringer


    Best of luck to all the participants for the 2010 Games.


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    littleoulme
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭littleoulme


    Best of luck to all!! Be very proud, because we are very proud of you.


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    28064212
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    Go Team Ireland

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    rose54
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭rose54


    Darragh wrote: »
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    Hey there

    We're delighted to offer a great prize from Special Olympics Ireland who have their 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games happening in Limerick, June 9 to 13.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x54TnRtawmA


    The prize for one lucky Boards.ie member is 2 X VIP Tickets to the Opening Ceremony in Thomond Park with 1 night B&B in the luxury 4 Star Limerick Strand Hotel on the night of Wednesday 9th June.



    To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave a message of support for the athletes below - we'll pick a winner at random from everyone who enters. Don't worry if you don't see your message straight away - we premoderate all posts here :)

    You can also check out their Facebook page to pass along the eircom Olympic Flame online and show your support.

    Terms and Conditions:
    This competition is open to all Boards.ie members. You must be available on Wednesday 9 June to take the prize. No cash alternative or alternate dates will be offered. We'll pick the winner and contact them on June 1.
    Good Luck to all the athletes taking part in the Games. Have a wonderful well deserved time.Everyone in the Omagh District Special Olympics Club are so proud of each and everyone of you.You are in inspiration to all.I Can't wait for the 9th of June.My daughter Emma will be swimming. Rosemary.[/COLOR]


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    irishstoner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭irishstoner


    Wish everyone the best of luck in the games!


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    #26
    BrookieD
    Registered Users Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    The very best to everyone taking part, We helped at the last event in DCU and it was fantastic. Good Luck to all and enjoy your time here.

    Darren


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    lel44
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭lel44


    Very best of luck to all the amazing athletes, planners, organisers, volunteers an staff involved in making the games a gr8 success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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    #28
    Savage_Henry
    Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭Savage_Henry


    Best of luck to all the atheletes!!


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    #29
    allucinator
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭allucinator


    Good luck to you all. Do us proud as you always do. C'mon Ireland!!!


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    Kevin!
    Registered Users Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭Kevin!


    Goodluck team Ireland, you have made our nation proud ;')


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    beardo81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭beardo81


    You've all won our pride already..... go out there and have some fun!! :)


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