Sport has a power to foster inclusion and community spirit.
38 inspiring athletes from Team Munster will proudly represent Horizons at the Special Olympics, Ireland Summer Games 2026 in Dublin. This Ireland’s largest inclusive sporting event takes place 18th–21st June. Over 1,200 athletes compete across 12 sports over four action-packed days.
To mark this incredible achievement, our Sports and Physical Activity Department hosted a send-off celebration yesterday alongside their families and supporters.
“We are so proud of the 38 athletes representing Horizons on Team Munster in the Special Olympics. They are supported by their families, their coaches, and by all of us in Horizons as they head off to compete. It means so much to us to be able to support them and we wish them the very best of luck and fun in their competitions.” – Lorraine Egan, CEO of Horizons.
A massive thank you to the families, Horizons staff and the coaches whose passion and support have empowered these athletes to reach this stage. The will be participating in Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Football, golf, Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) and Swimming.
We are already so proud of this team. Be brave and best of luck Team Horizons!
Athletics
Michael Broderick, Dona Bruton, Michael Murray, Alan O’Keeffe and Anna O’Shea
Coaches: Noel Early & Susan Murphy
Football
David Dunlea, David Hogan, Shane O’Neill, Kelvyn Russell and Darragh Shiels
Coach: Dominique Wehrkamp
Basketball
Cathy Dullea, Audrey Galvin and Aaron O’Connell
Coach: DJ Hassett
Golf
James Healy, PJ Mc Carthy, Rosaleen Moore, Maria O’Connell, Lucia O’Neill and Timmy Sheehan
Coaches: Mary Kenefick, Deirdre Fitzgerald and Joe Lane
Bocce
Brian Barrett, David Barrett, Rory Burke, Martin Condon, Timmy Dorgan, Marion Lynch and Gerard O’Callaghan
Coaches: Angelina Foley, Paula Reilly and Sibin Kunnappallel Abraham
MATP
Edward Casey, Majella Fitzgerald and Geraldine Murphy
Coaches: Mary Cashman (Munster Head Coach), Eva Carroll, Catherine Deane, Pamela Twomey
Bowling
Igbunu Dede Ubogu, David Donovan, Lisa Lynch, Liam Moynihan, Cian O’Brien, Rory Trundle and Darren Twomey
Coaches: Claire Forde and Niamh O’Connor.
Swimming
Emer Hayes, Julia Murphy Drews
Coach: Sherifat Babalola