08 Jul 2025 Healthy Athlete Screenings go from strength to strength June was a busy month for Healthy Athlete screenings, with Fun Fitness in action at regional basketball and football events incorporating screenings facilitated by two teams of physiotherapy students from RCSI. Read More
07 Jul 2025 World Winter Games Impact Report out now We are thrilled to share the Impact Report from the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin 2025. Read More
27 Jun 2025 Special Olympics Ireland Appoints Karen Coventry as New Chief Executive Officer Special Olympics Ireland is proud to announce the appointment of Karen Coventry as its new Chief Executive Officer. Read More
18 Jun 2025 Save The Dates - Global Week of Inclusion and Club Week Save the date! 📅 In July, we're celebrating Global Week of Inclusion, highlighting the importance and power of our mission to create a more inclusive world. This September, we’re celebrating Club Week alongside the European Week of Sport — a week packed with both in-person and online activities you won’t want to miss. Read More
13 Jun 2025 Special Olympics Ireland's Women in Sport initiatives given funding boost from Sport Ireland Special Olympics Ireland is delighted to announce that our commitment to Women in Sport has been given a major boost through funding from Sport Ireland. Read More
05 Jun 2025 International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity highlights Special Olympics athletes and programmes Special Olympics Ireland will have a prominent presence at the ISAPA 2025 contributing to several different elements of the programme. Read More
22 May 2025 Breast Cancer Ireland workshop encourages Munster athletes to #MakeTimeToCheck On 21st May, Special Olympics Munster athletes, volunteers and parents attended a workshop with Breast Cancer Ireland, ran by Outreach Co-Ordinator Juliette O'Connell. Read More
22 May 2025 Empowering Athletes Through Movement: The Ongoing Impact of Fun Fitness and Physiotherapy with RCSI Read all about how athletes across Ireland are benefiting from ongoing physiotherapy screenings and education through Special Olympics Ireland’s partnership with RCSI — supporting fitness, injury prevention, and inclusive healthcare. Read More
22 May 2025 Lisburn 2gether Shine at Special Olympics Ireland 2025 Regional Advancement Games Lisburn 2gether SO footballers struck gold at the Special Olympics Ireland 2025 Regional Advancement Games in Antrim — a day of triumph, teamwork, and true spirit! Read More
22 May 2025 Armagh Swim Team Victory Armagh Special Olympics Swimming Club shined at the North West Regional Championship in Liverpool over the weekend of May 11th — bringing home 17 medals and making us all proud! Read More