Ruairi O'Toole taking bronze for Team Connaught Kayaking 2026 Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games
20 Jun 2026

Summer Games Shine as Connaught Athletes Take Centre Stage

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 competitions delivered moments of excitement, pride, and celebration - offering a brilliant glimpse of what is yet to come.

One athlete who didn’t let the weather dampen his determination was Ruari O’Toole from Spiddal, who placed third in kayaking for Team Connaught.
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19 May 2026

Special Olympics Ireland launches new MATP Activity Guide for coaching athletes with complex needs

Special Olympics Ireland officially launched its new Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) Activity Guide on Friday 15th May with the team at Avista, Saint Vincent’s Centre Gym in Dublin. The Guide is intended for coaches working with athletes who have complex and higher support needs, and features a variety of movement, activity and training ideas to help coaches work with athletes in new and dynamic ways. This is a prime example of our movement's commitment to inclusion in action.
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