Newbridge wins BoI Special Olympics award

28 May 2003: Newbridge has been awarded the title of Special Olympics Host Town of the Year, by the key sponsor, Bank of Ireland.

Newbridge is one of 177 host towns which will accommodate more than 6,000 athletes ahead of next month's Special Olympics.

The town will accommodate almost 80 athletes and coaches from Japan, and has organised special Japanese language classes and cultural talks for its volunteers.
 

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