Letterkenny Strikers Special Olympics Bowling Club are celebrating this week after two of their club members were selected for Team Ulster which will be competing in the Ireland Special Olympics Games in June.
Athletes Marian Gallagher from Glenfin and Christopher O Donnell from Letterkenny have been training hard for the big event at their club in Arena 7 on Monday nights as well as attending regular Regional training sessions in Dundonald, Belfast.
Marian Gallagher from Glenfin and Christopher O Donnell from Letterkenny who will represent Team Ulster at the Ireland Special Olympics in June.
They had to compete in two qualifying events in Belfast and the whole club were thrilled when they made the Ulster team.
Much thanks must go to their volunteer coaches at the club and all the staff at Arena 7.
The Games run from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday 21 in Dublin, with the Opening Ceremony in Tallaght Stadium on the Thursday night. The bowling event takes place in the Leisureplex in Coolock.
A total of 227 athletes make up Team Ulster, of which 45 are from Donegal.
As well as Ten Pin Bowling, the Donegal athletes will compete in football, basketball, golf, swimming, gymnastics, motor activities and equestrian events.