Ireland was described as “a hero” for agreeing to take more than 1,000 migrants from war-torn regions; Joan Burton has said it is far too early to talk about an election pact between the coalition partners; Team Ireland fly out from Dublin today for the Special Olympics World Summer Games; Donald Trump has finally gone too far for some fellow candidates for the Republican presidential nomination. Here’s this morning’s irishexaminer.com round-up.

“It is an incredible thing what Special Olympics does and it is an amazing opportunity for the athletes involved to be recognised for striving to realise the fullest of their potential.”

Though the world’s eyes are on the World Cup, which is just beginning to gather momentum in Brazil, it is hard not to see the sports events in Limerick this weekend as far more meaningful and — in human terms — far more important.

Team Ireland has received a heroes' welcome at Dublin Airport this afternoon after major success at the Special Olympics.

THE “face” of the Special Olympics national fundraising drive has been named Cork person of the month for April.

Croke Park has refused to hold a Telethon charity event because it doesn’t suit its corporate image, it was claimed today.

ANY proposals for the use of Morton Stadium will ensure it continues to be available to meet the needs of athletics, according to Sports Minister, John O’Donoghue, who was responding to a Dáil Question on the issue.

MasterCard Europe has named Bank of Ireland as one of three winners of the European co-brand partner of the year award for its Special Olympics Advantage MasterCard credit card.

IRELAND’S effort to raise awareness of people with disabilities during European Year of People with Disabilities (EYPD) was a clear success, according to an independent report published today.

The final stage of the Special Olympics World Summer Games gets underway in Dublin later today.