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Burt's golden girl
22.06.10
BURT'S Special Olympian
Lorraine Burke has done Inishowen proud after
winning gold and silver at the national games.
When she went to Limerick last weekend as part of
Team Ulster, to compete in the Special Olympics
Ireland Games, young Lorraine took an oath.
That oath was: “Let me win. But If I cannot win, let
me be brave in the attempt.” |
Well, the Castlecooley
athlete was not only brave but was a worthy winner
too.
She won a gold medal in her throwing event and a
silver medal in her running event.
The returning team bus did a triumphant tour of
Letterkenny on Sunday night, complete with a Garda
escort, as befits such celebrities.
And who knows, Lorraine might be even lucky enough
to be selected for the 13th Special Olympics World
Summer Games, in Athens next year.
Like her mum, Colette, dad, Paul, sister Charlotte
and brothers Gerald and William, Burt is bursting
with pride following her achievements. |
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