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What a day at the Ulster Regional Golf Qualifying Event at Portmarnock Golf Course!

All Regions Golf Event-Portmarnock

On the 30th June, all regions came together at Portmarnock & Jameson Golf Links.

Sligo Fairways Special Olympics club travelled to the event and competed in the Level 4-Individual Stroke Plat, 9-hole competition. The course was challenging but all the athletes completed it which is a testament to their determination and courage.

The awards were presented by members of the Board of Special Olympics Ireland and Golf Ireland

Find out about longstanding volunteer Peadar Dempsey in this month's Volunteer Spotlight.

Meet Jim Byrne, a dedicated and positive athlete involved in Special Olympics for nearly 10 years.

The Young Athletes Festival on Sat 7th June was an amazing celebration of the joy of movement, community, and potential.

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.

We are thrilled to share the Impact Report from the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin 2025.

Special Olympics Ireland is proud to announce the appointment of Karen Coventry as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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.