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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.   

What an absolutely fantastic day at the Munster Competition in Tralee!

Read all about Shaun meeting an inspiring MATP athlete during Special Olympics training in Slovakia.

2024 was a year of achievement, new beginnings, and positive developments for Connaught Special Olympics.

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.

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.

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!

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.