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Congratulations, Deborah!

We are thrilled to celebrate your win!

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.

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.

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!