
Corporate Events Calendar
We are thrilled to present our 2025 calendar of corporate events, designed to inspire and engage companies like yours in supporting our incredible athletes. Your involvement can make a profound difference, helping to raise essential funds that empower our athletes to achieve their dreams.
You can choose from the events listed below or create a bespoke event which we would be happy to support you with.

500 Champions Challenge
TEAM & WORKPLACE CHALLENGE
Looking for a powerful way to engage your employees, strengthen team spirit, and showcase your company’s commitment to inclusion?
Join one of our Champions Challenge and be Champions for Inclusion with Special Olympics Ireland.
Are you ready to push your limits, have fun, and make a real difference? We’re looking for 500 passionate champions to step up, take on the challenge, and become true heroes for inclusion.
What are the Challenges?
- The Champions Abseil – Sunday, 2nd November 2025 - Skyview Tower, Smithfield, Dublin
- The Champions Dip & Dine – Friday, 5th December 2025 - Portmarnock Resort and Jameson Golf Links, Dublin
- Create Your Own Team Challenge
Whether it is a cycle, hike, quiz night or bake off, design something unique for your workplace.
We will provide everything you need to succeed, including fundraising resources, Champion T-shirts and medals for every participant.
Get your company on board today — and make inclusion your business.

Champions Dip & Dine
Friday, 5th December 2025
Join us on Friday, 5th December 2025 at the prestigious Portmarnock Resort and Jameson Golf Links and help make a difference for Special Olympics Ireland athletes. Start your day with a refreshing dip in the Irish Sea, followed by warming drinks to celebrate your achievement. Then, enjoy a delicious festive brunch in the beautiful in the surroundings of Portmarnock, where you’ll have the chance to meet and connect with our inspiring athlete ambassadors. Whether you’re taking part for the thrill, the challenge, or simply to support inclusion, this unique experience combines adventure, great company, and the opportunity to transform lives.
Let’s collaborate and make 2025 a year to remember for our athletes! If you would like any further details on the above, please contact a member of our corporate team for more information or to set up a meeting. Email: corporate@specialolympics.ie
Check out our Previous Events
Croke Park Abseil Challenge 2025
What an unforgettable day we had in Croke Park on Friday June 20th where some of our incredible corporate partners took on the challenge of abseiling 150ft from the iconic Hogan Stand, all in support of Special Olympics Ireland!
With the sun shining and DJ Gordo bringing the energy with some great tunes, the atmosphere was full of excitement, teamwork, and community spirit.
A massive THANK YOU to Insomnia, eir, Sports Direct, and OMC Claims for taking part and helping to raise vital funds. Your enthusiasm, courage, and commitment were truly inspiring, you made the day one to remember.
We’re also hugely grateful to Croke Park, Castleknock Hotel, and Adventure.ie for your support in the lead up and on the day itself. Events like this don’t happen without amazing partners like you.
We have lots more to come for 2025 so if you are interested in getting your team involved, please do let us know via corporate@specialolympics.ie. We would love to have you on board!