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‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ - annual Rathmullan Polar Plunge takes place next month

Swimming enthusiasts are being asked to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ next month as part of the ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year. Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place at Rathmullan Strand from 3pm on Saturday, February 18. The event was last ...

26 Jan 2023 at 11:33

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Gallery: Family and friends attend homecoming for Dundalk's latest gold medalist

James Meenan was part of the victorious Irish Soccer team that returned home from the Special Olympic Games in Berlin having secured the gold medal. More info on how they secured this win can be found below. [articlepreview id="1233833" ...

27 Jun 2023 at 14:33

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Gold Medal winner receives hero's welcome upon return to Dundalk

There was huge excitement all around the Greenacres Estate as their Gold medal winning hero from the Special Olympic Games made his triumphant return to Dundalk earlier this afternoon. James Meenan was part of the victorious Irish ...

26 Jun 2023 at 19:33

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PICTURES: Daring plungers get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ in Waterford for Special Olympics Ireland

A healthy crowd got ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ in Dungarvan, Co Waterford for the ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year last weekend. CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO BROWSE THROUGH THE GALLERY The long-running, popular event involves ...

12 Dec 2023 at 13:33

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Dundalk Gardaí raise funds for Special Olympics Ireland

On Saturday 22 October, ‘Cops n Donuts’ took place at the Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk. The event saw Special Olympics Athletes, local volunteers and members of the Community Policing Unit from Dundalk and Drogheda Gardaí, ...

05 Nov 2022 at 20:33

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Munster prepares to send largest-ever team to Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games

The SETU Arena in Waterford provided the perfect venue as Team Munster gathered to celebrate the 118 people who will travel to take part in the Ireland Winter Games at Craigavon in Northern Ireland from March 20-22. The day ...

12 Mar 2024 at 09:33

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Rescheduled date confirmed for Rathmullan Polar Plunge

The annual Rathmullan Polar Plunge has announced it will take place this coming Saturday, February 17. The event was postponed in December, following the announcement of a status orange weather warning, but will form part ...

10 Feb 2024 at 19:33

Carrick on Suir

Carrick-on-Suir to celebrate its biggest St Patrick's Day yet with parade and festival

Carrick-on-Suir is set to witness its biggest celebration yet to mark St Patrick’s Day with a parade led by Special Olympics athletes and Joseph O’Brien Carriganog Racing followed by an afternoon of entertainment for all ...

13 Mar 2025 at 17:33

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Gardaí calling on people in Louth to get 'Freezin’ For A Reason'

Gardai are calling on people from across Louth to get “Freezin’ For A Reason” this December by taking part in Special Olympics Ireland’s Polar Plunge, which is proudly supported by Gala Retail. Superintendent Andrew ...

28 Nov 2022 at 19:33

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Tipperary man will represent Ireland on the world stage at Special Olympics Winter Games

As excitement builds for the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy next year, Special Olympics Ireland has announced the official selection of Team Ireland. 14 exceptional athletes, one of whom is ...

06 Oct 2024 at 12:33

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