Ní Riain Reclaims European Crown; Brady Secures Second European Silver
Ireland had another successful night at the 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships as Róisín Ní Riain successfully defended her European 100m Backstroke (S13) title, while Dearbhaile Brady claimed a second silver medal of the week. Róisín Ní Riain retained her European title with a dominant performance in the 100m Backstroke (S13) final. The National […]
Ní Riain, Nic Brádaigh and Prenderville Join Brady for European Finals in Türkiye
Irish Para swimmers continued to impress at the 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships as Róisín Ní Riain, Síomha Nic Brádaigh, and Dylan Prenderville all advanced from their heat swims. Following her European silver medal last night, Róisín Ní Riain was back in the water to compete in the 100m Backstroke (S13), an event in […]
Ní Riain and Brady Claim European Silver as Team Ireland Shines in Kocaeli
Róisín Ní Riain and Dearbhaile Brady secured Ireland’s first medals of the 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships, with both swimmers claiming silver on a stunning night for Team Ireland in Kocaeli. Róisín Ní Riain took to the European stage this evening to compete in the 100m Freestyle (S13), an event that is not included […]
Three Irish Swimmers Advance to European Finals in Kocaeli
The 2026 World Para Swimming Championships reached the halfway point this morning in Kocaeli, with all three Irish para swimmers competing in the heats advancing to tonight’s finals. Following last night’s European final, Róisín Ní Riain was back on the blocks to compete in the 100m Freestyle (S13) heats. The Limerick native had a productive […]
Ní Riain Fourth in Europe as Scully Shines on Championship Debut
Irish Para swimmers featured in two finals on night two of the World Para Swimming European Championships in Kocaeli, Türkiye, as Róisín Ní Riain and Emersyn Scully continued their championship campaigns on the European stage. Paralympian Róisín Ní Riain returned to the blocks this evening to compete in the 100m Breaststroke Final (SB13). The National […]
Double Delight for Ireland as Ní Riain and Scully Reach European Finals
The second morning of the 2026 World Para Swimming Championships saw both Róisín Ní Riain and Emersyn Scully advance to tonight’s finals in Kocaeli, Türkiye. Ní Riain made her first appearance of the week, while Scully was making her international debut for Ireland. Ní Riain, competing in the first of six events this week, headed […]
Greenan and Sharpe Claim Second Silver in Huntsville
Sinead Greenan and pilot Alice Sharpe claimed their second silver medal of the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships in the Women’s B road race on Monday, bringing Ireland’s final medal tally in Huntsville, Alabama, to four. Greenan and Sharpe completed the 82.8 km race in 2:03:30, the same time as Great Britain’s […]
Jameson Claims World Championship Silver at Para Cycling World Championships
Jameson Claims World Championship Silver in Huntsville Heather Jameson claimed Women’s C2 road race silver and Richael Timothy finished sixth in the Women’s C3 road race as Ireland opened the final day of the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama, with two outstanding performances. Jameson completed the four-lap, 55.2 km race […]
Lifetime Best for Bateson on European Championship Debut
Team Ireland got the 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships underway as both Síomha Nic Brádaigh and Elodie Bateson got racing started on day one in Kocaeli, Turkey. Having represented Ireland at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, Síomha Nic Brádaigh was back on the international scene, competing in Ireland’s first final […]
MacSorley and McGowan Secure Further Top Ten Finishes in Huntsville Heat
Allister MacSorley finished seventh and Steven McGowan placed tenth as Ireland recorded two further top ten finishes on the opening day of road race action at the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama. Both men completed five laps of the 13.8 km circuit, covering 69.0 km in demanding conditions. Huntsville was […]
Dunlevy and Kelly Retain World Title as Greenan and Sharpe Claim Silver
Katie-George Dunlevy and pilot Linda Kelly retained their Women’s B individual time trial world title in Huntsville on Saturday, leading an Irish gold and silver double as Sinead Greenan and pilot Alice Sharpe claimed silver on their World Championship debut. Dunlevy and Kelly completed the 29.2 km course in 36:55.48 to secure their fourth consecutive […]
Top Ten Finishes for McGowan and MacSorley as Irish Campaign Opens in Alabama
Top Ten Finishes for McGowan and MacSorley as Irish Campaign Opens in Alabama Steven McGowan made an impressive World Championship debut in Huntsville on Friday, finishing seventh in the Men’s H3 individual time trial as Ireland’s campaign got under way at the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships. McGowan completed the 29.2 km course […]
