10 May 2015; It was a special moment for nine Irish golfers this weekend as they were unveiled as the Special Olympics athletes who will be representing Ireland at the World Summer Games, which are taking place is Los Angeles in July. One of Ireland’s most successful golfers, Christy O’Connor Junior, and three-time Olympian and former 5,000m World Champion, Senator Eamonn Coghlan joined the team at the launch, where it was also announced that Gala, one of Ireland’s foremost convenience Groups, has joined the Special Olympics as one of the Official Sponsors of Team Ireland. Pictured at the unveiling of Team Ireland’s golfing squad are Matt English, CEO of Special Olympics Ireland, Christy O’Connor Jr, Gary Desmond, CEO of Gala, and Leo O'Brien, from Wicklow, who is one of the Special Olympics golfers who will represent Ireland at the World Games. Carton House, Dublin. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE