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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!

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”.

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!

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!

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

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!