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Special Olimpics Ireland
Ireland
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Disability
The mission of Special Olympics Ireland is "to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
More information
With over 11,000 athletes participating in 12 sports through 402 clubs, supported by 100 community networks and 18,000 volunteers, Special Olympics Ireland is now one of Ireland's largest community and voluntary organisations reaching 27% of persons with intellectual disabilities all over the country. Special Olympics athletes benefit socially, emotionally and physically as a result of participation in the programme. Special Olympics Ireland depends on teams of dedicated volunteers and family members to train and organise athletes in clubs, schools, centres and workshops.
Our offer
Sports training and competition
Athlete leadership programme
Law enforcement torch run® programme
Athlete leadership programme
Law enforcement torch run® programme
Website link: www.specialolympics.ie