News

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.

A very successful Connaught Regional Bowling event took place on Saturday 9th November at Mayo Leisure Point, Castlebar.

Sligo Regional Sports Centre played host to a Category 1 Swimming event on Wednesday 13th November featuring 24 athletes.

Thanks to Mairead Daly, South Lakers Special Olympics Club, for organising a fun-filled juvenile basketball day on Saturday 30th November. 14 athletes took part and had a fantastic time.

On Thursday 5th December the Connaught Regional Motor Activities Training Programme (MATP) took place at Creggs National School.

Team South Galway hosted a fantastic fun filled Christmas Cracker inter-club event on Sunday 1st December.

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Karen Coventry, Director of Sport, has been honoured as one of the Sport for Business AIG's 50 Most Influential Women in Irish Sport 2024!

Join us in celebrating some of the amazing Eastern Region Athlete Leaders!

Seven badminton athletes from Loughrea won two silver and three bronze medals at the East Midlands Super Regional Badminton Championships at University of Derby Sports Centre, England on 26th and 27th October.

On the 24th Of October 18 Special Olympics athletes gathered at Swing Golf, Oranmore, Galway to experience the unique thrill of virtual golf at a golf simulator event.

We’re thrilled to spotlight two of the finalists in the Cork Sports Partnership Active Community Awards 2024 in the Active Community Inclusion Category: Owenabue Special Olympics Gymnastics and Blackwater Blazers Special Olympics!

Catch up on all the news about our programmes, competitions, volunteer and club activity here!