Team South Galway Special Olympics Club

22/09/2026

Coaches, volunteers and swimmers are welcome to join this event once you are a member of Special Olympics Ireland. See below for details ⬇️

🏊‍♂️ MAKE EVERY RACE COUNT! 🏊‍♀️

Coaches and volunteers — join us for a 45-minute virtual workshop packed with practical tools and resources to help athletes become race ready and reduce disqualifications.

The session will introduce resources that can be easily incorporated into both dry-land and pool training, including:

🔹 Coaching cards for all strokes
🔹 Starts
🔹 The 4 Bs
🔹 Disqualification-specific cards covering common issues
🔹 Information on the Michael Phelps Foundation IM Swimming courses

📅 Thursday, 24th September 2026
⏰ 7:30pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
⏱️ 45 minutes

The Teams link will be sent to registered participants on the morning of the workshop.

👉 Register via JustGo:
https://specialolympicsireland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=20CF5DBD7D35CFEC2CBF3097E8337CC420BE397E

31/08/2026

Check out this great opportunity to advance your open water skills.

Galway Sports Partnership Special Olympics Ireland Swim Ireland

🌊 Swim Ireland 5 day Intensive Open Water Swim Camp - Sept 7th -11th 2026

Join the Swim Ireland Open Water Swim Camp at Crabpool Beach, Salthill from 7-11 September.
Whether you're new to open water swimming or looking to improve your skills, this 5-day intensive camp will help you build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy swimming safely in the great outdoors.

✅ Qualified Swim Ireland coaches & lifeguards
✅ Children's, beginner and advanced sessions available
✅ Safe, supportive and fun learning environment
✅ Only €50 + booking fee

📅 Monday 7 September - Friday 11 September
📍 Crabpool Beach, Salthill

Session Times: 🏊 5:00pm – Children's Programme
🏊 5:45pm – Levels 1 & 2 (Beginners to swimmers who can swim 25m and float on their back)
🏊 6:30pm – Levels 3 & 4 (Confident swimmers able to tread water and swim 100m unaided, through to strong junior and adult swimmers)

🔗 Book your place: https://galwayactive.ie/event/105/swim-ireland-open-water-swim-programmes

Galway Sports Partnership is delighted to support Swim Ireland's Open Water Swim Programmes.

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28/08/2026

Team South Galway athletes and swimmers will be back in action on Wednesday September 9th for another season. Swimming from 19:15 and bocce from 20:00.

There may be some capacity in the club to take on athletes for bocce and swimmers. Please register interest by emailing [email protected] outlining the skills and competencies of the athlete.

Volunteers play a vital role in our club at all levels. Giving just 1 hour a week of your time, can change lives. Search and join through - https://www.specialolympics.ie/volunteer/becoming-a-volunteer

Special Olympics Ireland Volunteer Galway Kilcornan Leisure Complex Galway Sports Partnership

20/08/2026

08/08/2026

Our friends at Tuam Headford Special Olympics club are offering an exciting 4 week come & try golf programme. Please see information leaflet ⬇️ and contact Ornagh with any queries (details are on the poster).

Tuam Headford Special Olympics Club

If you have any questions, please contact our Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Paddy Coyne, on 087 2941396

24/07/2026

Celebrate Global Week of Inclusion by getting involved in Special Olympics. See ⬇️

The best time to get involved is now!

This Global Week of Inclusion, we are shining a light on the importance of including people with intellectual disabilities in every part of society.

Join Special Olympics Ireland and become part of one of the most joyful communities in the world. Every day, athletes, volunteers, families and supporters are helping to build a more inclusive world through the power of sport.
Any age, any ability, everyone is welcome.

Take action now at www.specialolympics.org/actnow
www.specialolympics.ie

19/07/2026

Today is the day! Galway take on Limerick in the All Ireland Hurling final. Good Luck from us all here in Team South Galway.
Special Olympics Ireland Corlann Ireland Galway Sports Partnership

09/07/2026

Nominations are now open for 4 award categories:
- Event Volunteer of the year
- Club Volunteer of the year
- Coach of the year
- Club of the year

Please visit the link ⬇️

08/07/2026

Watersports Inclusion Games is a free, multi-watersport event welcoming people of all abilities and disabilities including physical, intellectual, sensory can try an exciting range of activities including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, powerboating, dragon boating, snorkelling, windsurfing and more. No experience is necessary, and all activities, equipment and support are provided.

See website for details - https://www.sailing.ie/Events/Watersports-Inclusion-Games

⚓ Dive into the Watersports Inclusion Games 2026! 🌊

Galway is set to become a hub of fun, adventure and inclusion this weekend as the Watersports Inclusion Games return on 11th & 12th July, from 9:00am – 5:00pm each day.

Irish Sailing are coordinating this fantastic FREE event, which welcomes people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to experience the joy of being on the water in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Hosted by Galway Ho**er Sailing Club, Galway Sea Scouts, Galway City Sailing Club and Galway Bay Sailing Club, participants can enjoy a wide range of exciting activities including:
⛵ Sailing
🛶 Kayaking
🚤 Powerboat rides
🌊 Stand Up Paddleboarding
🤿 Snorkelling
⛵ Traditional Galway Ho**er Sailing

Whether you're trying watersports for the first time or are an experienced adventurer, there is something for everyone. Come along, meet new people, build confidence, and enjoy a memorable weekend celebrating inclusion, community and active participation.

✅ Register today to secure your place!
🙌 Volunteers are also encouraged to get involved, sign up today!
Proudly supported by Galway Sports Partnership
All info available here 👉 https://www.sailing.ie/Events/Watersports-Inclusion-Games

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01/07/2026

Our club members had incredible performances at the recent Ireland Summer Games.

Our individual swimmers picked up a gold (100m backstroke), bronze (50m backstroke), 4th (50m freestyle), 5th (50m freestyle), 6th (25m freestyle, 100m freestyle) while three guys were part of a relay quartet bagged an impressive silver in the 4x50m freestyle relay team. The swimmers had seasonal bests in their favourite strokes bringing just rewards for their hard work and determination.

Meanwhile the medal haul from the bocce courts in the National Indoor Arena was equally impressive with our club athletes bringing home two silver, three bronze, five 4th place ribbons and two 5th place ribbons.

Congratulations to two of our swimmers who excelled on the track and basketball court bringing home a gold and silver respectively. One of our bocce athletes was successful in the bowling alley bagging a silver and bronze.

A huge well done to all the athletes who inspired us, and to our volunteers whose work as coaches, chaperones, competition managers, officials and sports assistants all helped make the Games so special.

We also wish to acknowledge the generous financial support we received from our friends and supporters to help us prepare for games in the best manner possible.

Special Olympics Ireland