Para Athletics Squad in Full Swing at Portugal Training Camp
The Paralympics Ireland athletics squad is currently immersed in a warm weather training camp in Portugal, marking a significant phase in their preparations for the upcoming competitive season. Since their arrival on Monday, April 14th, the athletes have been capitalizing on the excellent facilities and favourable climate to enhance their performance and team cohesion. This […]
Paralympics Ireland Renew Creative Partnership with Goosebump to LA 2028
Goosebump, the through the line creative agency based in Francis Street, have announced a continuation of their partnership with Paralympics Ireland. The agreement will run up to and including the Los Angeles Paralympic Games in 2028. Goosebump return as the Official Creative Marketing partner to Paralympics Ireland having taken up the role for the Tokyo […]
Allianz Next Gen Event at University of Limerick: A Resounding Success
On April 13, 2025, University of Limerick (UL) hosted the first Allianz Next Gen event of the year, organised by Paralympics Ireland. The event aimed to introduce young individuals with disabilities, aged 14 and over, to a variety of Para sports, encouraging participation and opening pathways into inclusive sport. With the support of Triathlon Ireland, […]
Nestlé Cereals and Paralympics Ireland Win Big at APMC Awards
Nestlé Cereals “Bring the Cheer” campaign was recognised with three awards at the APMC Awards. The campaign was created to celebrate positivity and highlight the outstanding achievements of Ireland’s Paralympic athletes. With a strong message of support and inclusion, “Bring the Cheer” connected people across Ireland, uniting them in their encouragement for Team Ireland. 🏅 […]
Para Swimmers Set to Compete at 2025 Irish Open Championships
This weekend will see Ireland’s top Para swimmers in action at the 2025 Irish Open Swimming Championships, taking place from April 12th to 16th at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre. Three High Performance athletes and three members of the Performance Pathway Squad will take to the pool across the five days of competition. The […]
Russell Appointed as Paralympics Ireland COO
Paralympics Ireland have today announced the appointment of Neasa Russell as their new Chief Operations Officer. Russell joined Paralympics Ireland in 2021 as the Chef de Mission and Sports Director. She led the Irish Paralympic team to the Covid interrupted Paralympic Games in Tokyo and the recent Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In her role […]
Department of Sport and Sport Ireland announce €31.3m Core Investment Package for 2025
The Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture & Sport and Sport Ireland today announced the Government will invest €31.3m in the sport sector including National Governing Bodies for Sport (NGBs), the network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), and other funded bodies for 2025. This is the highest ever level of Core investment. It has increased […]
Colin Judge in Action at ITTF World Para Challenger
Fresh from winning the national Para table tennis title Colin Judge is in action in Poland at the ITTF World Para Challenger, his first tournament back on the world tour since Paris. The tournament will take place from 26 to 29 March 2025 in Wladyslawowo. He will face Adjal Yorick of France in his first […]
Medal Success for Irish Swimmers at Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona
Eight Irish swimmers took to the water at the 2025 Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona, marking the first time the Spanish city has hosted this prestigious event. From 20–23 March, the team competed in four days of exciting, high-level competition. The team, composed of a mix of seasoned Paralympians and rising stars, included: Barry […]
Colin Judge Regains National Para Table Tennis Title
The 2025 Irish National Closed Table Tennis Championships took place over the weekend at Craigavon Table Tennis Club, with athletes from across the country competing for national titles. Paralympian Colin Judge regained his National Para Table Tennis title following a closely contested final against Paddy Vaughan. The match went the full distance, with Colin securing […]
Alex Malone Named on 2025 Sport for Business PwC Ireland 30 Under 30 List
Paralympics Ireland is proud to congratulate our Para Swimming Co-ordinator, Alex Malone, who has been named on this year’s prestigious Sport for Business PwC Ireland 30 Under 30 list. Alex first joined Paralympics Ireland in March 2023 through the Aspire Graduate Programme. Since then, he has taken up the role of Para Swimming Co-ordinator, where […]
Eight Irish Swimmers to Compete at Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona
Eight Irish swimmers are set to compete as the 2025 Para Swimming World Series heads to Barcelona for the first time, with four days of exciting competition from 20–23 March. This marks a historic new stop on the World Series calendar, and an eight strong Irish team will be among the athletes competing against the […]
