Special Olympics members take to Blackwater in Fermoy

Members of No Limits Kayaking out on the Blackwater in Fermoy. (Photo: Deirdre Casolani)

A crew of kayakers set out on the Blackwater River in Fermoy on Sunday, led by Special Olympics kayaking coach, Daniel O’Connell.

Mr O’Connell, who runs No Limits Kayaking, voluntarily brings people with additional needs, kayaking free of charge, teaching them about the sport and going on excursions across the country. 

Eleven kayakers set out on the Blackwater locally last Sunday, including Mr O’Connell, and among them were several Special Olympics members who joined No Limits Kayaking.

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