Groundbreaking Research into Irish Para Sport Reveals Barriers and Opportunity

Paralympics Ireland representatives, researchers and public officials pose for a group photo outside the University of Limerick Physical Education and Sport Sciences Building during the launch of the Gateways & Pathways para sport research project.

Girls begin participating in sport nearly a decade later than boys More difficulty for those who acquire a disability to participate in sport   Barriers to participation include high costs, lack of accessible facilities, inadequate equipment, and reliance on others. Today marked a significant milestone for disability sport in Ireland with the official launch of Gateways & Pathways: Athlete […]