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'He's very good at watching out for other people, just to make sure everyone's okay'

The oldest competitor at the Special Olympics Ireland Games will lead from the front this weekend.

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Jun 14th 2018, 3:22 PM

18 images that will remind you how amazing the Special Olympics opening ceremony was

It’s 10 years ago today since the 2003 Games got going at Croke Park.

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Jun 21st 2013, 8:00 AM

Big softie Des Cahill recalls the night he cried on stage with Christy O'Connor Jr

The RTÉ presenter on getting choked up at a Special Olympics fundraiser .

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Jun 20th 2013, 9:30 PM

Heroes' welcome for Team Ireland after successful Special Olympics World Winter Games

The team return from South Korea with a 12-medal haul.

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Feb 7th 2013, 12:02 AM

Team Ireland to return home from Special Olympics World Winter Games with 12 medals

There was two more silver in South Korea today

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Feb 5th 2013, 7:18 PM

VIDEO: Team Ireland celebrate on the slopes at Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea

We’ve hit 10 medals.

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Feb 4th 2013, 6:55 PM

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.

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Feb 2nd 2013, 3:05 PM

VIDEO: Ireland's Floorball stars in action at Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea

This looks like fun.

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Feb 1st 2013, 5:59 PM

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.

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Jun 11th 2012, 5:03 PM