Paralympics Ireland is proud to announce UnParalleled: A Celebration of Ireland’s Paralympic Past, a commemorative event dedicated to recognising and honouring Ireland’s earliest Paralympians.
Paralympics Ireland is seeking to connect with Paralympians who competed between 1960 and 1980, as well as family members, friends, or representatives of athletes from this era, to ensure they are included and acknowledged as part of this historic celebration.
Anyone who represented Ireland at the Paralympic Games during this period or who has information that may help identify or contact athletes from this era is encouraged to get in touch.
Find out more here.
Paralympics Ireland is the National Paralympic. Committee (NPC) for Ireland, recognised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and is responsible for preparing and managing the Irish team at the Paralympic Games which are held every four years in parallel with the Olympic Games.
Paralympics Ireland are also the National Governing Body for both Para-Athletics and Para-Swimming.
