Dublin is gearing up for a World Cup with a difference this weekend.
And the goal is to bring the joy of sport to mainstream and special needs kids between the ages of nine and 15.
The Inclusive Mini World Cup in Ballycullen Park this Saturday, is the brainchild of Knocklyon United Director of Football, Mick Kennedy, who has teamed up with Mary Larkin, Head Coach with Knocklions Special Olympics Club.
Mary told the Irish Mirror: "The aim of the event is to promote sport for all, inclusion and diversity through football.
"It's a fun way for players to participate in team events and will be a family day for all involved.
"We will also have have clowns, face painters and a sensory room for players on the autistic spectrum should they need some time out.
"The equipment for the sensory room has been loaned to us by Sinead Tighe of Daniel's Voyage."
A huge effort has gone into the event by Knocklyon United coaches and management, as well as Special Olympics volunteers.
On the field, mixed teams of mainstream and special needs players aged between nine and 15 will go head to head.
Matches begin at 10.30am, ending with the World Cup Final at 2.30pm and presentations afterwards.
Children's Minister Katherine Zappone will be in attendance, along with TDs John Lahart, Colm Brophy, local councillors and Shamrock Rovers players.
The teams and clubs involved include Abbotstown Special Olympics, Cabinteely FC, Dundrum Soccer, Hartstown, Knocklions Special Olympics, Knocklyon United, Leicester Celtic, Lourdes Celtic, Malahide United, Sacred Heart and Down Syndrome Ireland.
- To register, email: knocklyonutd@gmail.com.
