
Board of Directors
Board members of Special Olympics Ireland are members of the company, directors of the company and trustees of the charity.
The board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Special Olympics Ireland, developing Special Olympics Ireland collective’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Our board are responsible overall for the future success of Special Olympics Ireland ensuring its long-term financial sustainability. The board acts collectively and corporately, with care, diligence and skills, in the best interests of Special Olympics Ireland.
The composition of the Board of Special Olympics Ireland is set out in Clause 7.5.5 of the Articles of Association in the Constitution of Special Olympics Ireland.
Board of Directors & CEO

Brendan Whelan
Chairperson

Helena O'Brien
Company Secretary

Prionsias Kitt
Treasurer

Matt English
CEO, Special Olympics Ireland

Aengus Sheerin
Regional Chairperson - Connaught

Carolyn Jones
Regional Chairperson - Leinster

Maura Donovan
Co-opted

Mary Lally
Co-opted

Mary Moran
Co-opted

Nazih Eldin
Co-opted

Jim Pow
Regional Chairperson - Ulster

Geraldine Ryan-Meagher
Co-opted

Paul Malone
Regional Chairperson - Eastern Region

Frank Fitzgerald
Regional Chairperson - Munster
Constitution of Special Olympics Ireland
This governing document was approved by the Members of Special Olympics Ireland at the AGM on 5th September 2020. The updated Constitution can be read in full below.
Codes & Standards of Practice
Special Olympics Ireland subscribes to the following codes and standards of practice:
· The Governance Code: A Code of Practice for Good Governance of Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations in Ireland
· Charities Governance Code
· Adoption of the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice)
· CRA Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public
Sub-Committees
In addition to our Board of Directors there are a number of subcommittees to the Board. Find out more about each of these committees in the documents below.