Statement by TUV Court councillor Jolene Bunting:
“Shankill Road girl Kirsty Devlin has done the people of Belfast as a whole, extremely proud by two gold medals and two silver medals in gymnastics at the Special Olympics. Kirsty has put disabled sport into the spotlight in this community.
“It has been an absolute privilege to help organise Kirsty’s home coming along with her family. The support thus far from the community has been overwhelming, thank you to all the local business who have held out, thank you to local singer/song writer Andy Bell for giving up his time and to everyone else involved.
“If you are free on Tuesday please come along to celebrate Kirsty’s remarkable achievement. If anyone would like to help provide entertainment for the event they should contact via email (buntingj@belfastcity.gov.uk) or phone (07876743222).
Details are as follows;
12.30pm- Bus tour of Belfast, meet at Agnes Street. People can see Kirsty on the Shankill, where the tour commences.
1.30pm-5pm- entertainment in the Shankill Leisure Centre, food, live music and lots of fun for all the family.