Team Ireland is on its way to the the Special Olympics World Summer Games in L.A.
The 88 competitors, along with a 40-strong coaching team, are competing in 13 different sports, from athletics to equestrian.
The Irish competitors are among 7,000 athletes from 177 countries, who'll attend Saturday's opening ceremony.
The star-studded event will feature First Lady Michelle Obama, Ireland's Colin Farrell and olympic legend Michael Phelps.
Fiona Hynes of Special Olympics Ireland says the organisation continues to benefit thousands of athletes across the country:
