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Special Olympics Ireland athlete leader and Health Messenger Jonathon Deering joined Health and Wellbeing Lead, Dr Kathy Fulcher at the International Association of Disability and Oral Health (IADH) Conference in Trinity College Business School last week. They participated in a panel discussion titled From a Sports Organization to a Health Organization: The Advocacy Journey in the US and Beyond.

Special Olympics Ireland are proud to be supported by Sport Ireland and the Department of Sport through the 2026 Women in Sport Funding Programme, with €50,000 going to support initiatives coming under our Women in Sport Action Plan.

We're delighted to announce that plans are underway to establish a new Special Olympics club in Inishowen, providing sporting opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Watch our Video Highlights and experience the action, magic and atmosphere of the Ireland Games, all at your fingertips. Step into the heart of the Games and relive the moments that made this celebration so special.

Watch our Video Highlights and experience the action, magic and atmosphere of the Ireland Games, all at your fingertips. Step into the heart of the Games and relive the moments that made this celebration so special.

Athletes battled across the basketball courts of Gormanston on Day 2 of the Games with determination, teamwork and passion.

The levels of focus on display were remarkable, and athletes were prepared for a strong contest.

Following an energising and inspiring Opening Ceremony on Thursday evening, where President Catherine Connolly shared a heartfelt message of good luck with the athletes, Day 1 of the Ireland Games delivered moments of excitement, pride, and celebration - offering a brilliant glimpse of what is yet to come.

Day 2 of competition was just as successful, especially for Lakers Social and Recreation Club, based in Bray.

With his gutsy performance at the nine hole event today, Paul can be very proud of inspiring everyone around him. We sat down with his mother Mary Rose who shared his story.

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