Special Olympics Ireland is proud to announce the appointment of Karen Coventry as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Save the date! 📅 In July, we're celebrating Global Week of Inclusion, highlighting the importance and power of our mission to create a more inclusive world. This September, we’re celebrating Club Week alongside the European Week of Sport — a week packed with both in-person and online activities you won’t want to miss.

Special Olympics Ireland is delighted to announce that our commitment to Women in Sport has been given a major boost through funding from Sport Ireland.

Special Olympics Ireland will have a prominent presence at the ISAPA 2025 contributing to several different elements of the programme.

On 21st May, Special Olympics Munster athletes, volunteers and parents attended a workshop with Breast Cancer Ireland, ran by Outreach Co-Ordinator Juliette O'Connell.

Read all about how athletes across Ireland are benefiting from ongoing physiotherapy screenings and education through Special Olympics Ireland’s partnership with RCSI — supporting fitness, injury prevention, and inclusive healthcare.

Lisburn 2gether SO footballers struck gold at the Special Olympics Ireland 2025 Regional Advancement Games in Antrim — a day of triumph, teamwork, and true spirit!

Armagh Special Olympics Swimming Club shined at the North West Regional Championship in Liverpool over the weekend of May 11th — bringing home 17 medals and making us all proud!