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Tackle Your Feelings 2024
14 Sep 2024

Mental Health Ireland and Rugby Players Ireland team up to support Special Olympics Team Ireland

Rugby Players Ireland and Mental Health Ireland teamed up on Saturday to support the Special Olympics Team Ireland Athletes to prepare for the excitement, pressure, and emotional highs and lows of the the up coming World Winter Games in Turin.
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World Winter Games Launch - Lord Mayor
13 Sep 2024

Team Ireland Launch - World Winter Games - Turin 2025

Just when you thought the excitement of the Olympics and Paralympics was over, think again! Get ready for another world-class event: the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!

As excitement builds for the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, Special Olympics Ireland is thrilled to announce the official selection of Team Ireland, comprising 14 exceptional athletes who will represent the nation on the world stage. Taking place from March 8th – 16th 2025, the games will see over 1,500 athletes from 103 countries compete in eight winter sports, showcasing the dedication, talent, and unbreakable spirit of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Read all about these athletes and follow their journey to #Turin 2025
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SO Football Team - International Caps
10 Sep 2024

FAI Awards Special Olympics Football Team with International Caps - at Aviva pre-match Ceremony

FAI Hosts Inspiring Pre-Match Celebration Honouring Special Olympics Ireland Football Team’s Triumph

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) brought together a heart-warming Pre-Match Celebration last night in the Green Room of the Aviva Stadium, ahead of the Republic of Ireland vs. Greece match. What was the occasion? A tribute to the skill, determination, and extraordinary achievements of a truly inspiring team.

This special team was none other than Ireland’s Special Olympics Football Team, who proudly brought home Gold from last year’s Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. In honor of their remarkable success, the team received the prestigious distinction of being awarded their International Caps—a coveted recognition reserved for those who have represented Ireland on the international stage.
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Caolan McConvill  - World Winter Games Skier - American College Football Classic
29 Aug 2024

Winter Games Athlete - Kicks off College Football at the Aviva

This weekend, the Aer Lingus American College Football Classic was a sold-out sensation, filling a total of 50,000 seats at the Aviva Stadium. The air buzzed with anticipation as everyone awaited the start of this momentous game. The opening ceremony did not disappoint, the crowd were treated to an unforgettable spectacle. The opening of the game was a dazzling display of marching bands, cheerleaders, and fireworks. But the most heartwarming moment came when Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games athlete Caolán McConville took centre stage, honoured with the privilege of presenting the game ball.

Caolán, who is no stranger to the spotlight after winning silver and bronze medals in skiing at the 2017 Winter Olympics, confidently waved to the cheering crowd, who responded with thunderous applause.
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Hero Image All Ireland Athlete Leadership Forum 2024
22 Aug 2024

Register Today for the All-Ireland Athlete Leadership Forum!

The All-Ireland Athlete Leadership Forum brings Special Olympics athletes together to learn about leadership, improve skills, make new friends and reconnect with old ones! It's all happening on Saturday 21st September from 10:30 am to 5pm. We are delighted to have 120 athletes registered to attend the Forum. We have capacity for some additional athlete places: if you wish to register for the forum, please email athlete.leadership@specialolympics.ie
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20 Aug 2024

Golf Ireland Partners with Special Olympics Ireland to Empower Athletes & Drive Home Inclusivity

Special Olympics Ireland is proud to announce a ground-breaking partnership with Golf Ireland, which offers support by means of funding and a renewed commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in the sport of golf.
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26 Jul 2024

'Our Health, Our Voices' explores health inclusion

Special Olympics Ireland HQ hosted a groundbreaking health inclusion event on 11 July, as the research team for the Rosemary Collaboratory project met with a group of Special Olympics Ireland athletes and family members to learn first-hand about their experiences accessing healthcare.
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09 Jul 2024

Celebrating European Week of Sport

We've got multiple exciting events planned for European Week of Sport from 23rd to 30th September 2024. Read on to find out more!
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19 Jun 2024

Calling all arty athletes! Enter the Special Olympics T-shirt Design Competition 2024

Are you a Special Olympics athlete with a love of art? Perhaps you know an athlete who loves to create drawings, paintings, or visual designs. Read on to find out about a cool opportunity to have your designs featured on Special Olympics t-shirts!
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19 Jun 2024

Special Olympics Ireland welcomes its new Board Members

The Board of Special Olympics Ireland welcomed 6 new members at the 2024 AGM on Saturday 15th.
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17 Jun 2024

Special Olympics Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Saturday 15 June 2024.
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03 May 2024

Election to the Board of Directors of a person who has a family relationship with a Special Olympics athlete

Special Olympics Ireland currently has a vacancy on the Board for an individual who has a close family relationship with a Special Olympic athlete.
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