Special Olympics
# special-olympics - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Colin Farrell: Special Olympics World Games 2003 “extraordinary experience”
The actor and supporter of Special Olympics Ireland celebrates 10-year anniversary since the World Games were held in Ireland.
# special-olympics - Friday 26 April, 2013
10 years after Croke Park spectacular, Special Olympics dreams still coming true
The organisation is appealing to the public to give generously on its annual collection day.
# special-olympics - Thursday 7 February, 2013
Heroes’ welcome for Team Ireland after successful Special Olympics World Winter Games
The team return from South Korea with a 12-medal haul.
# special-olympics - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Team Ireland to return home from Special Olympics World Winter Games with 12 medals
There was two more silver in South Korea today
# special-olympics - Monday 4 February, 2013
# special-olympics - Saturday 2 February, 2013
Irish skiers claim medal haul at Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea
One gold, three silver and one bronze isn’t a bad day’s work for Team Ireland on the slopes.
# special-olympics - Friday 1 February, 2013
# special-olympics - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
‘You’re a star’ — Special Olympics athlete’s thank-you letter to Rory Best will make your day
The Ireland and Ulster hooker sent skier Lucy Best an Ireland jersey after they met in Belfast.
# special-olympics - Tuesday 20 November, 2012
VIDEO: Darren O’Neill donates his act of kindness to Special Olympics Ireland
The Irish boxer is the official ambassador for the organisation’s latest initiative.
# special-olympics - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
Nasty Ann Coulter tweet gets ultimate smackdown
The most dignified response to the offence caused by the conservative US commentator is contained in a guest post on the Special Olympics blog…
# special-olympics - Monday 11 June, 2012
Magic moment: young athletes run race together after starting gun fright
One young runner returned to the starting line to give his friend a helping hand.
# special-olympics - Saturday 28 April, 2012
Charity runners cross the finish line 40 hours after setting off on 126-mile challenge
Brian Maher and Mike Sheridan took some time out from their entertainment day-jobs to jog from Limerick to Dublin.
# special-olympics - Monday 9 April, 2012
5 alternative ‘Olympics’ to attend in 2012…
… And one that might happen yet…
# special-olympics - Tuesday 11 October, 2011
McGuinness brands Gay Mitchell comments ‘pathetic’ after Áras debate
McGuinness criticised the Fine Gael candidate over his suggestion that we could rejoin the British Commonwealth for Irish unity.
# special-olympics - Monday 3 October, 2011
Mary Davis releases full tax filings – and encourages other candidates to follow suit
Mary Davis attempts to draw a line under controversy about her earnings by publishing her tax filings for the last three years.
# special-olympics - Friday 8 July, 2011
The week in photos
This is the week that was, in pictures.
# special-olympics - Wednesday 6 July, 2011
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Tipp and Dublin name their sides ahead of the championship weekend action.
# special-olympics - Tuesday 5 July, 2011
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In today’s Fix: DSK maid to sue over ‘prostitute’ claims; women advised to “floss for fertility”; and one quick way to rescue a kitten from a pipe.
In pictures: home are the Special Olympics heroes
Games stars are welcomed back after a very successful campaign in Greece.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things to know this morning…
# special-olympics - Monday 4 July, 2011
Team Ireland medal tally hits 92 on final day
The Special Olympics will close tomorrow after another impressive set of Irish performances.
# special-olympics - Sunday 3 July, 2011
Team Ireland scores another 20 Olympic medals
Day seven in Athens proved another successful one for the Irish athletes competing in the Special Olympics.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things to know this morning…
# special-olympics - Saturday 2 July, 2011
More Irish medals as Special Olympics winning streak rolls on
The Irish team’s medal haul has now hit 67, with wins for equestrian, kayaking, soccer, golf, swimming, athletics, bocce and bowling.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things to know as you start your day…
# special-olympics - Friday 1 July, 2011
The Morning Score: Friday
Kerry omit one of their biggest names ahead of Sunday, Wimbledon gears up for a big day and St Pat’s lose out in Europe.
The 9 at 9: Friday
In today’s 9 at 9: Some good news as VAT is lowered; a twist in the Strauss-Kahn case; new developments in the Race for the Áras; and who is a “snotty Miss Fancy Pants”?
Gaining momentum: Ten more medals for Ireland at Special Olympics
Track and field events yesterday were another showcase for Irish talent, with our medal tally now standing at 44.
# special-olympics - Thursday 30 June, 2011
The 9 at 9: Thursday
In today’s 9 at 9: The Irish ship sailing to Gaza is damaged; more Special Olympic success for Ireland; Greece prepares for another crucial vote; and the harshness of a mother-in-law.
Team Ireland take their medal haul to 34 at Special Olympics
Irish athletes continued to bring home the goods in Athens yesterday, winning seven more gold medals.
# special-olympics - Wednesday 29 June, 2011
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things to know this morning…
Ireland takes 20 medals on day three at Special Olympics
Team Ireland has now won 23 medals at the Special Olympics in Athens.
# special-olympics - Tuesday 28 June, 2011
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things to know this morning…
Ireland takes two more medals at the Special Olympics
Team Ireland now has three medals from the games, all in swimming.
# special-olympics - Monday 27 June, 2011
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know this morning…
Swimmer Aisling wins first Irish medal at Special Olympics
The Wicklow athlete succeeded on the first day of the games, which opened on Saturday night with a performance from soul legend Stevie Wonder.
# special-olympics - Thursday 26 May, 2011
Special Olympics chief Mary Davis announces presidential bid
The managing director of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia says she will seek the nomination of four councils to run in October.
# special-olympics - Monday 9 May, 2011
What we learned this weekend…
We learned it the hard way, but here’s what we take from the weekend action.
# special-olympics - Tuesday 15 March, 2011
The Morning Score: Tuesday
We couldn’t sleep last night with Cheltenham getting going today. But we still had to get up for the Morning Score.
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