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Briain Kelly, 22 Aug
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway Councillor Albert Dolan has sent
his best wishes to the six local athletes who will be participating in the
Paris Paralympics Games 2024.
The 2024 Paralympics will take place in the French capital from Wednesday,
August 28 through to Sunday, September 8.
Ronan Grimes from Athenry, Rachael Timothy from Ballymoe, Eoin Mullen from
Inis Mór (cycling), Shauna Bocquet from Craughwell (athletics), Sarah
Slattery from Tynagh (Equestrian) and Katie O’Brien from Clarinbridge
(Rowing) will be competing for gold at the games.
“On behalf of the people of County Galway, I want to wish our Paralympians
the very best of luck in the games which get underway with the Opening
Ceremony next Wednesday,” stated the Cathaoirleach.
“Each of our competing athletes have a long track record of success on the
domestic and international front in their respective sporting categories
and I have no doubt that they will do very well in Paris.”
“All of us were consumed by watching the Olympics in recent weeks and will
be eagerly tuning in again over the next couple of weeks,” continued
Councillor Dolan.
“All six Galway competitors, supported by their family, friends and
Paralympics Ireland, have invested considerable time and effort into
reaching these games and competing with the best in the world.”
“We are a proud sporting county and I know that everybody in Galway will
be glued to the TV and hoping to see further success for our local and
Irish sporting competitors on the international stage.”