Young people representing communities from around the countryenjoy the national finals of the Community Games.
Over six thousand young athletes from across the country games are in Mosney, County Meath to take part in a range of sports at the Community Games National Finals.
It might as well be the Olympics. For these young athletes, it is the event of the year.
Irish athletes like Sonia O'Sullivan and Susan Smith began their athletic careers at the community games.
Minister for Finance in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mark Durkan MLA, was in attendance to support the teams from Northern Ireland.
It's a great way of bringing communities together, it's a great way of encouraging young people.
While it is not all about winning, one young athlete said that the medals are lovely.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 2 September 2000. The reporter is Róisín Duffy.
