Comerford Defends Title as Bocquet Battles to Fifth in Oregon
Irish Paralympians Orla Comerford and Shauna Bocquet delivered strong performances at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, as Para Athletics featured prominently alongside the prestigious Diamond League schedule. The Prefontaine Classic, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, hosted four Para Athletics events, including appearances from multiple Paralympic and world […]
Irish Paralympians Comerford and Bocquet Ready for Prefontaine Classic Spotlight
Irish Paralympians Orla Comerford and Shauna Bocquet will be in action this Saturday, July 5th at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. Competing in the Women’s Para Athletics 100m Mixed Classification and 800m T54 respectively, both athletes are part of a strong international field as Para Athletics events feature alongside the […]
Richard Doyle Announced as Chef de Mission for 2025 European Para Youth Games
Paralympics Ireland have announced the appointment of Richard Doyle as Chef de Mission for Team Ireland at the upcoming European Para Youth Games which will be held from July 21–28, 2025, at the Cebeci Sports Complex in Istanbul, Turkey. Richard Doyle brings extensive experience and expertise to the leadership role. He currently serves as Performance Operations […]
Team Ireland Announced for European Para Youth Games 2025
Paralympics Ireland is delighted to confirm the athletes who will represent Team Ireland at the 7th European Para Youth Games (EPYG), which will be held from July 21–28, 2025, at the Cebeci Sports Complex in Istanbul, Türkiye. The EPYG is Europe’s premier multi-sport event for young para-athletes aged 12 to 23. This year’s edition will be the largest […]
Media and Sponsorship Take Centre Stage at Second Aspire Weekend
Paralympics Ireland’s Aspire Programme supported by Deloitte returned for its second weekend from 28 – 29th of June, placing the spotlight on media and sponsorship skills to support the holistic development of emerging Para athletes. Held at the Sport Ireland Institute and Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown, the camp built on the foundations of the inaugural session, […]
Bronze for Irish Rowers at Rowing World Cup in Lucerne
There was cause for celebration in Lucerne as the Irish PR3 Mixed Double Sculls crew claimed a superb bronze medal in the ‘A’ final at the World Rowing Cup on the iconic Rotsee course. The podium finish continues a remarkable run of form for Boher native Tiarnán O’Donnell, who recently struck gold in the PR2 […]
Groundbreaking Research into Irish Para Sport Reveals Barriers and Opportunity
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 […]
Colin Judge Reaches Career High World No. 8
Colin Judge has reached new heights in his Table Tennis Class 3 world ranking, hitting eighth place for the first time in his career. This follows a brilliant bronze medal finish for him at the ITTF World Para Future Series in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in 2025 a key stop on the international para table tennis […]
Research Masters Opportunity
Are you passionate about sport science, data analysis, and making a real-world impact in inclusive high-performance sport? A unique opportunity is now open for a Research Masters student to join a ground breaking project focused on performance trend forecasting in Para athletics, a rapidly growing field at the heart of the Paralympic movement. Background With […]
Irish Para-Cyclists Deliver Standout Performances at 2025 Track Nationals
Battling gusting winds and persistent rain, Ireland’s best Para-cyclists converged at the Sundrive Velodrome for the 2025 National Para-Cycling Track Championships. Despite the testing conditions, the event delivered thrilling performances, personal bests, and head-to-head showdowns in both tandem and solo events across multiple classifications. Paralympians Richael Timothy and Josephine Healion were in action, joined by […]
Irish Para Swimmers Impress at 2025 IDM Berlin Open
Seven Irish Para swimmers delivered strong performances at the 2025 International German Championships (IDM Berlin), held from June 19th to 22nd at the Schwimm- und Sprunghalle in the Europasportpark (SSE), Berlin. The competition, one of the top events on the international Para swimming calendar, welcomed athletes from around the world and returned this year to […]
Para Rowing Crew Selected for World Rowing Cup in Lucerne
Rowing Ireland has announced the Para rowing crew selected to represent Ireland at the 2025 World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, taking place from 27th to 29th June in Lucerne, Switzerland. This marks the final regatta in this year’s World Rowing Cup series and will serve as an important preparatory event ahead of the World Rowing […]
