Discover Para Sport at Allianz NextGen Dublin
Join Paralympics Ireland and Allianz at the National Indoor Arena on Sunday, 29 November 2026 for a fun day of trying Para sports and exploring new opportunities. Allianz NextGen is coming to Dublin, giving participants the chance to try different Para sports, chat to coaches and staff, and find out how to get involved in […]
Heather Jameson Claims World Championship Silver on Track Debut
Ireland’s Heather Jameson has claimed silver in the Women’s C2 1km Time Trial at the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, securing her second World Championship medal in less than two months. Competing at her first Track World Championships on Thursday, 29 October, Jameson delivered an impressive performance to finish second […]
Paralympics Ireland Remembers Dónal Lunny
Paralympics Ireland is saddened to learn of the passing of Dónal Lunny, one of Ireland’s most influential and respected musicians, who played a special role in celebrating Team Ireland’s participation at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games through a unique musical collaboration between Ireland and Japan. Dónal, who passed away on Friday, 23 October, aged 79, […]
Allianz NextGen Galway Celebrates Opportunities in Para Sport
Paralympics Ireland hosted a successful Allianz NextGen Discovery Event at the Kingfisher Club, University of Galway, on Saturday, 17 October, bringing people with disabilities and their families together to explore opportunities in Para sport. Delivered in partnership with Allianz, NextGen creates opportunities for people to discover sports they enjoy, connect with clubs and coaches, and […]
Brisbane 2032 Unveils Olympic and Paralympic Emblems
Brisbane 2032 has unveiled its Olympic and Paralympic Emblems, with Australia’s distinctive wildlife and Queensland’s coastline providing the inspiration for the new designs. The two Emblems draw on the spirited cockatoo, bringing together the bird’s distinctive crest, the shape of Queensland and the Olympic and Paralympic flames. The Paralympic Emblem takes its inspiration from the […]
Paralympics Ireland Launches New Strategy to Expand Opportunities in Para Sport
Paralympics Ireland today launched its new strategy, setting out a vision to expand sporting opportunities for people with disabilities, support Irish athletes to achieve world-class performances and build a more inclusive Ireland through sport. The launch took place at the National Sports Campus on Wednesday, 30 September, as part of a joint Sports Forum with […]
Discover what’s possible: Allianz NextGen comes to Galway this October
Paralympics Ireland, in partnership with Allianz, is inviting people with disabilities and their families to explore Para sport at the Allianz NextGen Discovery Event at Kingfisher Club at the University of Galway on Saturday, 17 October Whether you are trying sport for the first time, already active or interested in exploring something different, Allianz NextGen […]
Swim Ireland Recruiting Disability Pathway Coach
Swim Ireland is recruiting for the newly created position of Disability Pathway Coach. Reporting to the National Para Swimming Head Coach, the successful candidate will support the development and delivery of opportunities for swimmers with disabilities across the pathway. The role will involve working with coaches and club committees to promote inclusive practices, strengthen links […]
Ireland Set for Four Euroepan Finals on Final Day in Kocaeli
Ireland will have four swimmers in action on the final night of racing at the World Para Swimming European Championships in Kocaeli, with Róisín Ní Riain and Dearbhaile Brady returning to the blocks, while Luke O’Donoghue and Ellie Lynch prepare to make their European final debuts. Fresh off the back of winning her third European […]
Brady Brings the Curtain Down on Europeans with Bronze for Ireland
Dearbhaile Brady brought down the curtain on a hugely successful 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships by claiming bronze, securing her fourth medal of the week and Ireland’s seventh overall at the championships. Brady headed into tonight’s 100m Breaststroke (SB6) final ranked as the third-fastest qualifier. With three silver medals already to her name, the […]
Ní Riain and Brady Complete European Medal Hat Tricks in Kocaeli
Ireland’s medal haul continued to grow on day five of the World Para Swimming European Championships, with Róisín Ní Riain and Dearbhaile Brady each securing silver medals in Kocaeli. Róisín Ní Riain secured her third European medal of the week and Ireland’s fifth as she powered to silver in the 200m Individual Medley final (SM13). […]
Team Ireland Secure Five European Finals on Day Five
The penultimate morning of the World Para Swimming Championships was another strong one in Kocaeli, with Team Ireland securing five places in the finals. Following her European gold medal last night, Róisín Ní Riain was back on the blocks this morning for two events, competing in both the 200m Individual Medley (SM13) and 50m Freestyle […]
