Allianz Announced as the Official Broadcast Sponsor of RTÉ’s Coverage for Paris 2024
Allianz has announced an exclusive sponsorship deal with RTÉ, becoming the official broadcast sponsor for the coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic and Olympic Games. This exciting partnership, brokered by Starcom, will bring Irish viewers closer to the action and excitement of the Games, showcasing the inspiring journeys of athletes as they strive for glory […]
Job Opportunity: Boccia Ireland Head Coach
Together with Boccia Ireland, Paralympics Ireland are recruiting for the role of Boccia Head Coach. This role is supported by Sport Ireland and part of the High-Performance Coach Apprentice Scheme. As the Head Coach, your primary responsibility is to lead the development and performance progress of Boccia athletes at national and international level. You will […]
Cava and MacCombe Both Secure Gold in Swansea
Both Cassie Cava and Chloe MacCombe, along with her guide for the race Eimear Nicholls, were in winning form this weekend at the 2024 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea. Cava dominated the PTS3 race from the gun, producing the fastest swim split of the field by over 3 minutes. She held her lead through five […]
Turner, Dunlevy and McCrystal to Star in “Path to Paris” Documentary
Nicole Turner, Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal will be hitting television screens in every home in Ireland over the next few weeks as part of the documentary series “Path to Paris”. The series, filmed and directed by Darragh Bambrick follows Ireland’s top medal prospects on their journey to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic and […]
Irish Para Powerlifters Ready for World Cup With Eyes Fixed on Paralympic Games
With the first of the Irish contingency competing on June 22nd, Cork man, Ruairi Devlin will be entering his first World Cup and his third international competition overall. Last time out, Devlin set a new lifetime best, claiming a gold medal in the Next Gen category in the process at the World Championships in Dubai […]
Tiarnán O’ Donnell Wins Second International Medal in Poland
Tiarnán O’Donnell picked up his second World Cup silver medal of the season in the PR2 Men’s single sculls at the at the final World Cup of the 2024 season in Poznan, Poland. Limerick’s Tiarnán O’Donnell took home the silverware again after another strong performance in the PR2 Men’s Single Sculls. Moving into second place […]
Vereker and McLaughlin Victorious at Para-cycling Road National Championships
The first of the 2024 Para-cycling National Championships took place on Saturday, 15th of June. The Road National Championships were held in Corkagh Park, Co. Dublin and attracted large entries. Riders and supporters were on site from early morning, and despite one or two showers the rain held off, making for a great day. The […]
Strong Performances from Irish Para Athletics Team as Qualification Window for Paris Draws to a Close
Alex Lee was first of the Irish athletes to take to the track on day two in Paris. The Galway man finished the 200m T64 in a time of 24.23 which was unfortunately just short of a high performance standard for Paris 2024. Fresh from her international debut yesterday, Lana Sutton contested the Long Jump T37/38 finishing third overall. Speaking after […]
Para-cycling Road and Track National Championships Preview
The 2024 Para-cycling National Championships are fast approaching as the best para-cyclists in Ireland do battle this weekend. First is the Road National Championships in Corkagh Park, Co. Dublin, on Saturday, June 15th. Many of the riders will then line out again on Sunday, June 16th, for the Track National Championships at Sundrive Velodrome, Co. […]
Paralympics Ireland Research Project in Partnership with University of Limerick Announced
Paralympics Ireland are delighted to announce a new research project in partnership with the University of Limerick which aims to investigate the experience of athletes and coaches within Paralympic pathways in Ireland. The project aims to explore the experiences of athletes and coaches currently involved in the Para pathway in Ireland to understand what makes a […]
Irish Para Athletics Team Land in Paris for Final Competition Before Qualification Window Closes
Seven members of the Irish Para athletics team have travelled to Paris this week to compete at the 2024 Handisport Open. Stade Charléty will host the competition which takes place over two days, June 13th – 14th. A total of 389 athletes from over 50 nations line up in the pre-Paralympic event, with some […]
Two Podium Finishes for Para Triathletes in Taranto
There were two podium finishes for Irish para triathletes this weekend at the World Triathlon Para Cup in Taranto, Italy.7 Donnacha McCarthy & guide Sean Husband (PTVI) secured 2nd place in their category. “Definitely a contrast in emotions compared to the events of last weekend in Vigo. Such a close race, finishing only 7 seconds […]
