Reach Ability at the Special Olympics

At Reach Ability, we believe that every achievement deserves to be celebrated, and this year’s Special Olympics has given us so many reasons to be proud. Our incredible athletes demonstrated determination, commitment, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Whether they were competing in the pool, on the track, on the basketball court, or in bocce, each individual represented Reach Ability with pride and showed what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

Reach Ability Winners

We would like to congratulate all of our participants on their outstanding performances:

Philip Clancy – Gold Medal in Swimming.
Peter Murphy – 4th Place in Singles and Bronze Medal in Doubles with Emily Dunbar.
Jim Byrne – Three Gold Medals in the 5,000m, 1,500m and the 4 x 100m Relay.
Sarah Herlihy – Gold Medal (1st Place) in Basketball.
Noreen Lacey – 5th Place in Singles Bocce and Silver Medal in Doubles with Sean Nolan.
Liam Nolan – Gold Medal in the 100m, 6th Place in the 200m, and Bronze Medal in the Relay.
Sean Nolan – Gold Medal in Singles Bocce and Silver Medal in Doubles with Noreen Lacey.
Emily Dunbar – Bronze Medal in Singles and Bronze Medal in Doubles with Peter Murphy.

The medals are a wonderful recognition of the dedication and effort our athletes have put into their training, but the true success goes far beyond the podium. Every participant showed courage, determination, teamwork, and a positive attitude throughout the games. They inspired everyone around them and reminded us that success is about giving your very best and enjoying the journey.

Thank You

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the coaches, families, supporters, and volunteers whose encouragement and commitment helped make this experience possible. Their support plays a vital role in helping our athletes achieve their goals and enjoy every moment of the competition.

To each and every one of our athletes, congratulations! We are incredibly proud of what you have accomplished. You have represented Reach Ability with passion, determination, and pride, and your achievements are an inspiration to our entire community.

Well done to all of our Special Olympics athletes. We can’t wait to celebrate even more successes with you in the future! Keep following along with all our feel good stories across our socials, newsletter or our website