Leinster News

Find out about longstanding volunteer Peadar Dempsey in this month's Volunteer Spotlight.

Meet Jim Byrne, a dedicated and positive athlete involved in Special Olympics for nearly 10 years.

Leinster equestrian athletes put in excellent performances at the Leinster Equestrian Regionals on May 15th and 16th in Kylebrook Equestrian Centre.

Meet volunteer Audrey Barry, who began volunteering with Special Olympics through her workplace after growing up beside a Special Olympics athlete. She's gone on to have unforgettable experiences while making a real difference.

Meet Leinster athlete Deirdre Nevin, a multi-sport marvel with a positive attitude and big dreams!

Irish Football Legend Niall Quinn surprised athletes at the Leinster Regional Bowling Qualifying event on 26th March!

The annual Beryl Kelly Memorial Gala on 25th February was a great success, continuing to honour the legacy of Beryl Kelly as a driving force in Special Olympics and the wider Gorey community.

Bocce athletes from across Leinster competed in the Leinster Regional Bocce Tournament at Our Ladies College Terenure on 8th February.

One of the standout moments this year was the impactful presentation delivered to employees of Arthur Cox, by Athlete Leaders John Butler and Deirdre Nevin. Together, they informed the audience about the mission and importance of Special Olympics, sharing personal stories about what Special Olympics means to them.

2024 has been a whirlwind of excitement and achievement for Special Olympics Leinster! With 14 spectacular events ranging from skills days to development days, come and try days, inter-regional events, and even the Ireland Winter Games, our athletes have truly shone.

A group of our female athletes had a delightful way to round up 2024 as they attended the Euro 2025 Qualifiers, Ireland vs Wales on Tuesday 3rd December.