The National Families Committee has been active for over 10 years. Family members represent committees from all over Ireland. The program has grown over the years from strength to strength and has an ever expanding role in the development of the Special Olympics program.

 Functions/Role of National Families Committee

 To provide a forum where issues and concerns can be raised.
 Represented on the Board of Directors and Programme Management and Development Committee at National level as well as on Regional committees
 Issue Families Newsletter
 Annual Families Camp
 To Develop the Families Programme throughout Ireland

 Family Members are involved in the Special Olympics Program in a variety of roles.

 Support for Athletes at Events
 Volunteering at Events
 Coaching
 Involved in Family Programme
 Hospitality at Specail Olympics Events
 Running of Special Olympics Clubs


 Registration Form:
To register on our families list please complete the form below.  You will receive our families newsletter which is published twice a year and any other information relevant to families.

All information given in this form will be held in confidence and used for administration purposes only.   Special Olympics Ireland is registered with the Data Protection Commissioner and abides by the guidelines as set out by the Commission.   I understand that my personal information will be held and processed by Special Olympics Ireland in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988, as amended by the Data Protection Act 2003. If you would like any more details contact : Sharon Naughton Secretary National Families Committee 50 Rhegboue Meadows Dublin Road Limerick E-mail: Or email