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Special Olympics Ireland works towards a world where a child can find a supportive place to play, learn and grow.

The Team Ireland Floorball team did us all proud with their bronze medal win, showing plenty of heart, skill, sportsmanship and team spirit along the way! The Munster Region was especially well represented, with Joe Buckley, James Hunter and Gavin Bourke from Mallow, and Joseph Sheehan from Doneraile all active members of Mallow Special Olympics Club.

Co Antrim athletes Caolan McConville and Lucy Best made their home towns and the whole Ulster Region proud with their amazing performances in Turin.

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.

On Thursday March 13th, D6 Special Olympics Club hosted a Golf Skills interclub day which took place in Milltown Golf Club, making for a fantastic day for all involved.

The Killester Men’s A basketball team travelled over to Wales during the weekend of 8th-9th March to take part in a highly competitive tournament in Cardiff.

Everyone at Special Olympics Eastern Region, and Special Olympics Ireland in general, would like to express our deepest gratitude to Adam Rochford as he moves on in his career.

Elva stole the show at her first ever Special Olympics event, and her fan club was out in full force to cheer her on! Competing in the MATP School Qualifying Event at the John Birmingham Centre in Cork, Elva joined 48 incredible athletes from across Munster. The Motor Activities Training Programme supports individuals with profound intellectual disabilities and complex needs, promoting health, motor development, and community inclusion. Elva’s big day was filled with smiles, encouragement, and pure joy as she embraced the spotlight. A proud and inspiring moment for all—Elva is just getting started, and the future looks bright!

A Regional Basketball Qualifying Event took place on 22nd March in Knocknarea Arena, ATU, Sligo.

The 2025 Spring Swim Meet at Kilcornan turned out to be very competitive but enjoyable experience for all the athletes from Team South Galway, Tribes Senior and Junior Special Olympics Club.