We're thrilled to announce Karen Coventry as our new CEO! With over 22 years of dedication, from Regional Development Officer to Director of Sport, Karen has been a driving force behind our mission of inclusion through sport! Join us in Congratulating her on her new role!

We took a leading role in the #ISAPA2025 Symposium, with Health Messengers, Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Margaret Turley, Dr. Hayley Kavanagh, Dr. Kathy Fulcher & Shaun Hennessy presenting + leading innovative workshops . Find out more at #ISAPA

We'll be at #ISAPA2025 presenting & workshopping in Young Athletes, Mental Health, & MATP! Read more: .@sportireland @MentalHealthIRL @soeuropeeurasia #health #healthyathletes #mentalhealth #MATP #Allabilities #adaptivesport #sportforall #inclusionmatters

RT @news2dayRTE: Today @b_gallagher2 raced over to Donabate Portrane Special Olympics Club to spend the morning with some talented tots, ta….

We celebrated European Football Week #EFW2025 today with the Women's Football Development Day at SETU Carlow! 14 athletes did drills, skills, and a rip-roaring practice match - the future for girls and women in football is bright! @SpecialOlympics @soeuropeeurasia

This #NationalVolunteeringWeek , we call on YOU to take the plunge into becoming a volunteer with Special Olympics Ireland! Watch the video for a taste of the action, and don't forget to check out our website for info: .#NVWIreland #NationalVolunteerWeek

This #NationalVolunteeringWeek , meet volunteer Audrey Barry: "The athletes are so happy & the best in everyone, I’ve really tried to bring that into my own life.".Want to be inspired like Audrey? Volunteer with us! Find out more:

RT @iresport: 🏅 Outstanding Achievement for Contribution to Irish Sport.📢Winner👉Matt English of @SOIreland 🎉.A tireless advocate for inclus….

RT @stgeralds: Thanks to TY students Andrew Geraghty,Matthew Kelly,Shéa Hubble, Shay Gavin, Afyd Bailey, Krystian Obrebski , Adam Morahan a….

Thank You from the bottom of our hearts to everyone that donated and volunteered on Collection Day for helping us to transform lives through sport. Thank You also to amazing athlete ambassador Anita Forde! Online donations are open at

RT @NewstalkFM: Today is the @SOIreland Collection Day! 💪. All of the funds raised will go towards giving children and adults with an intel….

Thank you to amazing volunteers of @eir for their great work in helping us fundraise at collections across @IrishRail stations today! Collections are ongoing, you can donate at one of our collection points or online at #partnership #collectionday

Meet Sarah, one of the faces of Collection Day, 1 of many athletes collecting today in Donabate. Donate to our collectors or give online below to help thousands of athletes like Sarah!.Thank you !.#CD25 #inclusionmatters #volunteer #volunteering #grateful

RT @eir: It’s collection day 🙌. We're so proud to be in our 40th year of partnership with @SOIreland & we'll be in Heuston Station all day….

Huge thanks to Irish Rail for supporting Special Olympics and allowing us collect at so many of our athletes local stations today as well as Heuston and Connelly🚆❤️ #CollectionDay #ThankYou #CD25.Please don't forget to donate at your local station!.@IrishRail

Today’s the day! Help us support Special Olympics this Collection Day— every donation counts! . Inclusion #SpecialOlympicsIreland #CD25

RT @Sbs_Mam: Annual photo at Donabate train station for #AnnualCollectionDay for @SOIreland .Thanks to all the volunteers and supporters. h….

RT @HenryMcKean: It’s Special Olympics Collection Day. The @SOIreland can change lives from the first steps to the world stage. We meet a f….

RT @Sbs_Mam: All set for in Donabate for #AnnualCollectionDay2025 for @SOIreland . We’ll be collecting from 7am to 7pm at the train station….

Do you have questions about the Selections and Advancement process for Special Olympics competition? We're hosting a live Question and Answer session on Thursday May 8th at 7pm that will help! To register see