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Croke Park Abseil 2025
13 May 2025

Declan Hannon encourages everyone to “get out of your comfort zone” and support abseil challenge

Five-time Hurling All-Ireland winner Declan Hannon, together with Special Olympics gold medallists Emma Costello and Anita Forde are calling on companies across Ireland to “reach new heights in support of Special Olympics”, by signing-up to the Croke Park Abseil. Proudly sponsored by eir, the Special Olympics Croke Park Abseil will see participants raise vital, life-changing funds for athletes with an intellectual disability, while pushing themselves to abseil down 150ft from the roof of one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting landmarks. Eir and Special Olympics Ireland are celebrating 40-years of continuous charity partnership in 2025, making it one of the longest running charity partnerships in Europe.
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13 May 2025

Celebrating European Football Week

European Football Week, the annual week where we join with organisations across the continent to promote inclusion and activity in football, kicks off on 24th May, and we have great thing planned!
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29 Apr 2025

From first steps to world stages: The life-changing journey of Special Olympics Ireland

Special Olympics Ireland works towards a world where a child can find a supportive place to play, learn and grow.
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08 Apr 2025

Killester Men's A team competes in international basketball tournament

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.
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Golf Skills Interclub Day at D6 Special Olympics Club Thursday March 13 2025
08 Apr 2025

Golf Skills Interclub Day at D6 Special Olympics Club

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.
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08 Apr 2025

Spirited swimming at the Beryl Kelly Memorial Swim Gala

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.
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08 Apr 2025

Sporting legends meet as Niall Quinn surprises Leinster Bowling athletes

Irish Football Legend Niall Quinn surprised athletes at the Leinster Regional Bowling Qualifying event on 26th March!
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08 Apr 2025

Co Antrim athletes Caolan and Lucy strike gold in Turin

Co Antrim athletes Caolan McConville and Lucy Best made their home towns and the whole Ulster Region proud with their amazing performances in Turin.
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team ireland floorball medals 2025
08 Apr 2025

Civic reception planned for May as Munster athletes shine at the Turin Games

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.
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07 Apr 2025

Progress and pride at the Connaught Annual Regional Meeting

The Connaught Annual Regional Meeting took place at the Connacht Hotel, Galway on Wednesday 26th March, featuring a great turnout of athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents and guardians.
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07 Apr 2025

Success for Connaught at Inter-regional badminton event

The inter-regional badminton event took place in Gormanston sports complex on Sunday 2nd March.
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07 Apr 2025

Strong swimming at the Spring Swim Meet in Kilcornan

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.
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