Special Olympics

Tributes paid to Special Olympics medal winner and ambassador Pat Dorgan at Cork funeral

Poet Theo Dorgan, the athlete’s brother, said he ‘taught us how to love with open, fearless hearts’

Sat Aug 10 2024 - 18:50

Eir launches €2m ‘Eir for all’ campaign in ‘start of a new chapter’

First brand refresh since 2015 follows €1.2 billion investment in telecoms company’s infrastructure and customer care

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 15:01

‘I’m going to be with the HR gang, working with the loveliest boss ever’

Liam Foley, who has Down syndrome, speaks about his role as People and Culture Champion with the National Lottery

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 05:31

Special Olympics: ‘We are absolutely buzzing, we have a very happy birthday girl here’

Deirdre O’Callaghan celebrates her birthday in style after picking up a silver medal in kayaking at the games in Berlin

Thu Jun 22 2023 - 20:04

‘The emotion of winning a medal is indescribable’: Team Ireland at Special Olympics

Irish athletes and their families witnessing personal dreams come true at the World Games in Berlin

Wed Jun 21 2023 - 18:29

Special Olympics a family affair for Sweeney family from Co Tyrone

Sammy Jo (33) won bronze medal for athletics in 2003 and is set to secure two gold medals in bocce in Berlin, while parents and sister are coaches

Tue Jun 20 2023 - 12:27

Team Ireland wins first medal at Special Olympics in Berlin

Timothy Morahan from Rathmines took gold in the 5,000 metres with a time of 17.35 minutes

Mon Jun 19 2023 - 13:02

‘Dream come true’: Spectator at Special Olympics 20 years ago is now a competitor

Athletes from 187 nations, including a team of 73 from Ireland, are taking part in this year’s World Games in Berlin

Sun Jun 18 2023 - 18:15

Inclusiveness remains key challenge, Special Olympics chief says

Mary Davis pays tribute to influence of women at Washington Nollaig na mBan event

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 01:57

Outstanding Achievement award for Mary Davis entirely fitting

Tireless work on behalf of the Special Olympic movement merits due recognition

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00

Wild Geese: Football and PR, from Stillorgan to Bondi beach

Neil O’Sullivan: ‘I didn’t come here to do the Irish thing for two years and then just go home’

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 05:12

Special Olympics: Jubilant welcome home for Team Ireland

Irish medallists greeted by friends and family on arrival from Los Angeles World Games

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 15:44

Great Limerick Run: great intentions, great teamwork, great causes

On Sunday, 300 people from Eircom will join thousands more to compete in the Great Limerick Run. They are running in support of Special Olympics Ireland. Here are some of their team’s stories, and their journeys. The race results will be published in our special Great Limerick Run supplement with Health+Family on Tuesday, May 5th

Fri May 01 2015 - 12:03