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women athletics running
20 Feb 2025

Exciting events planned for Women in Sport Week 2025

Women in Sport Week from 3rd to 9th March 2025 recognises the impact, achievements, and importance of women in sport – from athletes to coaches, and from referees to officials! There are various exciting events planned – read more to find out!
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12 Feb 2025

Special Olympics Ireland Announce Dynamic Partnership with Sports Direct to Champion Inclusivity in Sport

Special Olympics Ireland is proud to announce an inspiring new partnership with Sports Direct, a brand whose unwavering dedication to sport is encapsulated in their mission to “Champion the Legend in Everyone”.
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European Basketball Week 2024
20 Dec 2024

What an incredible end to European Basketball Week 2024!

The Youth Festival at DCU and the National Basketball Arena was headed up by our Eastern Region, with the help of volunteers from Donabate Portrane Special Olympics Club!
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Emma Griffin
20 Dec 2024

Princess Charlene European Swim Meet in Monaco.

Emma Griffin speaks about the Limerick City Special Olympics Club's experience at the Princess Charlene European Swim Meet in Monaco, on Live 95 Limerick!
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20 Dec 2024

Best Moments for Margaret Turley, as Sargent Shriver Global Messenger

Margaret Turley, Athlete, recounts her favourite parts of being the Sargent Shriver Global Messenger
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20 Dec 2024

Healthy Athletes Makes Transformative Collaborations in 2024

As part of our focus on Inclusive Health, the Health & Wellbeing Programme collaborates with several universities, so that healthcare professional students can get training and experience in working with people with intellectual disability. 

Students from UCC school of Dentistry offered a full day of Special Smiles Dental screening at the Athlete Leadership Forum in September and students form UCC School of Audiology offered Healthy Hearing screening to athletes from local schools, clubs and services in December. 

The SO Healthy Athletes Programme provides athletes with access to free professional healthcare screenings in a friendly, less formal and more inviting environment, breaking down the barriers often associated with medical visits.   
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CorkSwimming
19 Dec 2024

A great day had by all from Cork Special Olympics Swimming Club!

What an absolutely fantastic day at the Munster Competition in Tralee!
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MATP
18 Dec 2024

Our Head of Motor Activities Training (MATP) in Ireland, Shaun Hennessy, is a passionate advocate for this incredible programme!

Read all about Shaun meeting an inspiring MATP athlete during Special Olympics training in Slovakia.
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Team Connaught 2024
17 Dec 2024

Highlights of 2024 for Special Olympics Connaught

2024 was a year of achievement, new beginnings, and positive developments for Connaught Special Olympics.
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Athlete Leaders Mini Forum Ulster 2024
17 Dec 2024

Ulster Athlete Leaders honoured at Mini-Forum and Awards Ceremony

On Saturday 14 December, 19 athletes from five Ulster clubs gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan for an Athlete Leadership mini-forum and awards ceremony.
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Sligo Young Athletes Club 2024
17 Dec 2024

Sligo Special Olympics Young Athletes Club wins November 2024 Gala Gifts for Clubs Cash Prize

We are delighted to announce that Sligo Special Olympics Young Athletes Club is November's winner of the Gala Gifts for Clubs competition and has won €500 in cash.
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Dublin City Marathon 2025
16 Dec 2024

2025 Dublin City Marathon

Run the Dublin City Marathon with Special Olympics Ireland!

The lottery for the 2024 Dublin City Marathon is now closed—but you still have a chance to be part of the action! Special Olympics Ireland has 3 exclusive places available. Join us, support athletes with intellectual disabilities, and experience the thrill of race day. Don’t miss this last opportunity—secure your spot today!

Special Olympics Ireland has exclusive charity places available for runners committed to raising vital funds for our athletes. Register your interest for one of our spots today and begin your journey to the finish line!
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