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Triumphant Team Ireland touch down in Dublin to heroes' welcome

After the seven days of sterling performances, Team Ireland returned with a haul of 86 medals, including 30 gold, 29 silver, and 27 bronze.

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Team Ireland returning home after collecting 86 medals at Special Olympics

The Irish athletes won 86 medals in total in sports like swimming, athletics, badminton, basketball, bowling and gymnastics.

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Special Olympics: State will halt funding if sports fail to meet code of governance

Any national governing body that does not adhere to Sport Ireland‘s new governance programme will have their funding removed, according to Minister of State for Sport, Patrick O’Donovan.

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VIDEO: Special Olympics: Team Ireland returns after 82-medal haul

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VIDEO: Team Ireland secure 16 more medals at World Games

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VIDEO: Team Ireland jets off to LA in search of gold

Special Olympics: ‘All I can say is bring on the next games’

It was apt that on Father’s Day, Pat McConnon could boast to being the proudest Dad in the land.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

1,500 athletes full of excitement as Special Olympic Games begin

The Queen didn’t do a parachute jump, but Limerick yesterday exuded a spectacular summer glow for the opening of the Special Olympic Ireland Games.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

Thousands to line streets as Special Olympics begins

Thousands will line the streets of Limerick this evening to greet torch bearers drawn from An Garda Síochána and the PSNI to herald the opening of the Special Olympics Ireland Games.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Keith Wood accepts Munster are ‘stark underdogs’ - but says every team can be beaten

Munster and international rugby legend Keith Wood accepts his province are “stark underdogs” in this weekend’s Heineken Cup showdown but insists every team can be beaten.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2014

Company saluted for Special Olympics support

Special Olympics Ireland last night saluted a multinational firm and its workers in Cork and Limerick for their support over the past 10 years and for the upcoming national games to be held in Limerick.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Well-known figures get behind Special Olympics

Business, sporting and media figures yesterday joined forces in a rallying call for Special Olympics Ireland — a registered charity — which has to raise €1.9m in the coming months to fund its national games.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2013

Behind the scenes with Ireland's Special Olympics heroes

It's the feelgood story that has everything - tears of joy, sporting triumph, Gangnam Style, a South Korean GAA team and random cake.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2013

Team Ireland return home to heroes' welcome

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

Tue, 05 Jul, 2011

Special Olympics Ireland fundraiser underway across country

A major fundraising drive by Special Olympics Ireland is underway across the country.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011

Special Olympics worth €10m to Limerick region

FINDINGS of a study released last night show that the Special Olympics were worth almost €10 million to Limerick.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010

Thomond roar to welcome special athletes

AS a great sports venue, Thomond Park has often been described as a cauldron. This evening it will live up to the analogy.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2010

JP McManus charity gives €250k to Special Olympics

THE charitable foundation set up by Limerick millionaire JP McManus has given €250,000 to the Special Olympics, which take place in Limerick from June 9 to June 13.

Tue, 01 Jun, 2010

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