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The cut was part of a proposed hefty 10% reduction in overall federal education spending - a saving of $7 billion

Trump reverses decision to cut Special Olympics funding

US President Donald Trump has reversed his administration's decision to cut funding for the Special Olympics, saying the competition for people with intellectual disabilities is …

World • 28 Mar 19

The proposed cuts are being made as part of efforts to reduce the growing US budget deficit

Anger over Trump bid to cut Special Olympics funding

There has been extended backlash against a proposal by the Trump administration to eliminate $18m in funding for the Special Olympics.

US • 27 Mar 19

Team Ireland return to Dublin at around 2pm tomorrow laden down with a haul of 86 medals

Team Ireland returning home from 'fantastic games'

The head of delegation for Team Ireland at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Abu Dhabi has said she hopes people turn out at Dublin …

Ireland • 21 Mar 19

Tim Shriver said the voices of those with disabilities

Voices of those with disabilities 'have to be heard'

Special Olympics International Chairman Tim Shriver has said the American people will not let the current US administration downgrade services for those with disabilities.

Ireland • 12 Jun 17

This is the biggest ever Team Ireland representation at the World Winter Games

Team Ireland departs for Special Olympics Winter Games

The 26 members of Team Ireland have departed for the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria.

Ireland • 14 Mar 17

Report recommends continued investment in and support for Special Olympics in addition to finding solutions to removing barriers to participation

Special Olympians have better quality of life

Researchers at Dublin City University have found that participants in Special Olympics programmes in Ireland report a better quality of life than people with intellectual …

News • 18 Oct 16

Mary Davis ran as a candidate in the 2011 Presidential election

Davis named as worldwide Special Olympics CEO

Irishwoman Mary Davis has been announced as the new global CEO of Special Olympics International.

News • 12 May 16

Team Ireland athletes arrived back at Dublin Airport today

Team Ireland welcomed home from Special Olympics

Team Ireland has received a rapturous welcome on its return home to Dublin Airport after a hugely successful Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

Ireland • 04 Aug 15

Team Ireland footballers celebrate their bronze medal win

Team Ireland celebrates 86 medal haul in LA

Team Ireland has won 86 medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.

News • 02 Aug 15

There are 88 Irish athletes taking part in this year's event (pic: @SOIreland)

Special Olympics to get under way in Los Angeles

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games get under way in Los Angeles today.

News • 25 Jul 15

Irish athletes will compete in 12 different events

Athletes hope for Special Olympics glory in LA

Competitors from Ireland and around the world have travelled to Los Angeles to take part in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.

News • 21 Jul 15

The University of Limerick arena is hosting many of the events

Special Olympics events get under way in Limerick

The first day of competitive action at the Special Olympics Ireland games 2014 has kicked off in Limerick.

News • 13 Jun 14

Athletes arrive in Limerick ahead of the Special Olympics Ireland Games

Special Olympics Ireland Games under way

Athletes from all over Ireland have descended on Limerick city for the official start of the Special Olympics Ireland Games 2014.

News • 12 Jun 14

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