Eunice Kennedy Shriver

History

Over 50 years ago, Eunice Kennedy Shriver established Special Olympics in her own backyard - n organisation that has grown into the global movement it is today and continues to change the lives of millions. Today, 5 million athletes around the world benefit from being involved with Special Olympics.

Special Olympics Ireland was formed in 1978, and over the past 40+ years, we have grown significantly. Many key moments have shaped our journey — here, we highlight some of the most significant events in our history.