MacCombe and World’s Best Para Triathletes In Action in Tasmania
Mersey Bluff, Australia, is set to host the 2025 World Triathlon Para Series Devonport, Tasmania (Australia) this weekend bringing together elite para-triathletes from around the world. Chloe MacCombe and her guide Aoibh Clarke will be in the thick of the action this weekend in the PTVI category. Their race is set for March 14th at 2:30AM (Irish […]
IOC and Allianz Extend Global Paralympic and Olympic Partnership
As the Worldwide Insurance Partner, Allianz will support the Olympic and Paralympic Movements for an additional Games cycle, which includes the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games French Alps 2030 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032. Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together: Following the unique Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Allianz and the International […]
Allianz NextGen: A Unique Opportunity for Aspiring Para Athletes
Paralympics Ireland is excited to announce the first Allianz Next Gen event of 2025, which will take place on April 13th at University of Limerick. This event is designed for individuals who have begun their Para sport journey and would like to delve into the world of Para Triathlon and Para cycling specifically. They will […]
Enhance Your Coaching Skills at Para Athletics Coach Upskilling Workshop
Vision Sports Ireland, in collaboration with Paralympics Ireland, Athletics Ireland and IWA-Sport, have announced an upcoming Para Athletics Coach Upskilling Workshop designed to equip coaches, volunteers, and sports enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive athletic environments for participants with disabilities. The workshop will cover a range of key topics to enhance […]
Orla Comerford Dominates 60m at European Indoor Championships
Orla Comerford capitalised on the newly introduced mixed Para athletics event at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands, sprinting to victory in the 60m mixed classification. From March 6th to 9th, 2025, the Omnisport Arena hosted over 700 elite athletes from 50 nations, who competed across seven exhilarating sessions. With 27,500 spectators in the […]
Inaugural Paralympics Ireland Para Sport Forum: Paving the Way to LA2028 and Beyond
Yesterday marked a milestone for Paralympics Ireland as the first Para Sport Forum was held at the Sport Ireland Campus. The event set the stage for a more collaborative and strategic approach to partnerships within the Para sports community. Key stakeholders came together for meaningful discussions, sparking innovative ideas and laying the groundwork for impactful […]
Seven legacies of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games may well still be one year away however the event is already having a transformational impact on the host cities and regions in Italy, triggering tremendous changes which benefit the whole of society. The Games are acting as a catalyst to improve accessibility across Italy. Here are seven […]
Milano Cortina 2026 Set To Be “The Most Beautiful Paralympic Winter Games Yet”
IPC President is expecting world class sport from an event which is already transforming the host nation. With one year to go (6 March 2025), International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has said he fully expects Milano Cortina 2026 to be “the most beautiful Paralympic Winter Games yet” and believes the performances of Paralympic […]
Orla Comerford Billed to Compete at the European Indoor Championships
The European Athletics Indoor Championships, Apeldoorn 2025 takes place this weekend and will mark the 37th edition of this prestigious event. From March 6th to 9th, 2025, the Omnisport Arena will welcome over 700 elite athletes from 50 nations, competing across seven thrilling sessions. With an expected 27,500 spectators, the atmosphere promises to be electric, […]
Lana Sutton Sets New Personal Best at Sussex Indoor Championships
Lana Sutton continues her great start to the 2025 season, setting a new personal best of 8.21 over 60m at the Sussex Indoor Championships this weekend. This follows up her previous personal best of 8.23 over 60m which she set at the Irish National Senior Indoor Championships on February 23rd, only one week ago. Paralympic […]
Government and Sport Ireland Announce Increased Core Funding for 2025
The Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture & Sport and Sport Ireland have 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 and has increased […]
Róisín Ní Riain Named Irish Independent Young Sportstar of the Year for 2024
After a standout 2024 season filled with European and Paralympic triumphs, Róisín Ní Riain has added yet another accolade to her collection—being named the Irish Independent Young Sportstar of the Year. Her dominance at the Para Swimming European Championships, where she earned two gold medals, made her a standout choice. The trip proved to be an […]
