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Latest news and updates from the Ireland Games 2026

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Ireland Games Highlighted at Sporting Year Ahead Event

We were proud to be invited to the Sports for Business - Sporting Year Ahead event yesterday, hosted by the wonderful Rob Hartnett, who generously gave our CEO, Karen Coventry and three of our incredible athletes — Dara Kiernan (Badminton), Chris Byrne (Football), and Jacob McKenna (Swimming) — centre stage at the closing of the event to speak about the upcoming Ireland Summer Games.

Ireland Summer Games 2026: Be a part of the action!

From 18th-21st June 2026, over 1,200 athletes and thousands of volunteers and supporters will come together for the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games - a thrilling competition and a celebration of the skill, determination, and abilities of our athletes.