Matt English
@mattpenglish
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CEO of Special Olympics Ireland All views expressed are my own.
Ireland
Joined July 2009
Many congrats Rathnure on a great win on the Leinster final.
LEINSTER CHAMPIONS BABY 🖤💛🖤💛
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Podcast: Public reactions to the passing of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh https://t.co/SIoZM4Qclu via @NewstalkFM @TheHardShoulder @kierancuddihy @SOIreland @mattpenglish @Enda_McNulty #MícheálÓMuircheartaighRIP
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Newstalk’s Henry McKean went out to get the public’s reactions to the sad passing of GAA comm...
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A great insight in to some of the health and wellbeing and related programmes offered by @SOIreland. Special Olympics Athlete, Jonathon is brilliant as is the contribution from our own Dr, Kathy Fulcher.
Listen to the #TalkingHealthandWellbeing #Podcast to hear about the work underway by @SOIreland in providing sports and health opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. Listen on Spotify here: https://t.co/oKWW1TCpUN
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What a week in New Orleans with @McIlroyRory. To win on the PGA TOUR again is a dream but to do it with a great friend is even better. Thanks to Zurich and the people in New Orleans for an amazing week and thanks to everyone for their support. 💚☘️
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We're bursting with pride to announce that Santiago will be hosting the 2027 @SpecialOlympics World Games! This monumental event marks numerous firsts for the #SpecialOlympics movement: it's the first time in Latin America and the first time ever in the Southern Hemisphere!
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What a night at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games. Inspiring support from @niexecutive. It was the start of a magical weekend for involved with @SOIreland
The First Minister and deputy First Minister attended the spectacular opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games. They wished the athletes every success, describing them as true ambassadors for sport.
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Outstanding Ireland Winter Games in Craigavon over the weekend. Over 209 athletes competed and made us all proud. Huge thanks to @ThomasByrneTD from all at @soireland for his attendance and support.
Delighted to visit the Special Olympics Winter Games in Craigavon today and meet the Leinster Ladies Floorball team! This week, I was proud to announce a total of €1.6million in funding for Special Olympics Ireland for 2024.
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All @SOIreland so proud to be supported at the highest level at the Winter Games in Craigavon this weekend. What an unforgettable weekend.
The Health Minister Robin Swann was pleased to attend the launch of the @SO_Ulster Winter Games in Craigavon tonight. The Special Olympics plays an important role in supporting people with a learning disability to compete in sport and in delivering improved health outcomes.
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What a fantastic weekend at the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games in Criagavon. Huge thanks to @moneillsf @little_pengelly and Lord Mayor Margaret Tinsley for support.
A spectacular opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games, which are taking place in Craigavon this weekend! Joining the Lord Mayor, Margaret Tinsley, it was a privilege to help open this wonderful event and we wished the athletes every success! 💜
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Congratulations to SOI volunteers Eoin Kelly (Outstanding Volunteer Award) and Nuala Lawlor (County Westmeath Award) for their richly deserved wins at the @iresport 2023 Volunteers in Sports Awards.
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We had a great morning on East Strand beach for the launch of the 2023 @SO_Ulster | @LETRNI Polar Plunge. Thanks to our pals from @PSNICCGDistrict @CausewayCouncil PCSP and Causeway Coast and Glens Riding Club
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😁Look who moved in..! See how it worked out on #LivingWithLucy this Sunday night at 9pm on Virgin Media 1.
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☘️ @SOIreland had the most supporters travel to the @SOWG_Berlin2023, and their fans left a lasting impression. CEO @mattpenglish gave a moving account of his time at the Games, which were a fitting tribute to his brother John. Watch the @TEDx event ▶️ https://t.co/5plLjEBgZc
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My car got the much needed special treatment @PlatinumAutoWash this morning. No better place than @Brady'sCoolquay. Huge thanks to @Johny Brady, who is a brilliant supporter of @SOIreland
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SOI CEO Matt English recently recounted his personal experience of the value of sport and community to people with intellectual disabilities and their families - and the inspirational impact this can have. Watch the @TEDTalks TEDx talk here:
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Podcast: Extended Documentary: Unbeatable Together https://t.co/V9aWIBETE9 via @NewstalkFM @SOIreland #SpecialOlympicsWorldGames @mariashriver @MaryDavisSO @mattpenglish @karenjcoventry @Paudcast_ie @SpecialOlympics #Berlin
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Unbeatable Together presented by Henry McKean is a documentary which celebrates the Special Olymp...
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#UnbeatableTogether tune in mid-day on Monday for some great coverage of @SOIreland adventure in Berlin at the World Summer Games.
📻 Tune into “Unbeatable Together” this Bank Holiday Monday at 12PM. @HenryMcKean presents a documentary which celebrates the @SpecialOlympics in Berlin, with all the success and tears of emotion as @SOIreland brought home 75 medals.
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