GOLD for Barry McClements at ParaSwimming World Series
Ireland’s Barry McClements, from Newtonards in Co. Down has claimed gold in the 400m Freestyle at the opening meet of the new Para Swimming World Series in Copenhagen this evening. The fifteen-year-old won in impressive style; touching in 4:31.35 notably smashing the PB he set in qualifying by almost four seconds. Speaking about the […]
THREE IRISH THROUGH TO FINALS ON OPENING DAY OF PARASWIMMING WORLD SERIES
Three of the five Irish swimmers in action at the opening meet of the new Para Swimming World Series in Copenhagen this weekend have progressed to contest five of tonight’s finals. Fourteen-year-old Nicole Turner, Rio Paralympic medallist Ellen Keane, and upcoming youngster Barry McClements all progressed from various heats this morning to set up a […]
Five Irish Swimmers set to compete at opening Para Swimming World Series event
A team of five Irish swimmers are set to compete at the opening meet of the new Para Swimming World Series in Copehagen this weekend (11th & 12th March). The team features Rio Paralympic bronze medallist Ellen Keane, as well as fellow Paralympians James Scully, and Nicole Turner. They will be joined by upcoming young […]
Miriam Malone announced as new Chief Executive of Paralympics Ireland
P Paralympics Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Miriam Malone as their new Chief Executive Officer. Malone joins the organisation after eleven years with the FAI where she was Business Partnerships Director, and a member of the management team of the association. Prior to that Miriam headed up Kilkenny Local Sports Partnership, and […]
Take a look back at our Mondelez ParaSport Expo
We recently held our Mondelez Irish Paralympic Expo at the new National Indoor Arena on the National Sports Campus to showcase the various Para sports available in Ireland. Many people attended and got the chance to meet several of our Rio Paralympians and try out a host of Para sports for themselves. One of those […]
Paralympics Ireland welcomes election of Denis Toomey to OCI Executive Committee
Paralympics Ireland has welcomed the election of our nominee; Denis Toomey, to the Executive Committee of the Olympic Council of Ireland. Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Swim Ireland CEO Sarah Keane on her election as President, and the other candidates chosen to represent the membership at Executive level. As a member of the OCI […]
Help us find our Past Paralympians
The Paralympian Recognition Programme, which was launched last Summer, will see each Irish Paralympian receive a pin and a unique number in order to recognise their contribution to the Paralympic movement in Ireland. A special event will also be held later this year to honour the athletes. The Programme, which is being organised by our […]
Paralympics Ireland nominates Denis Toomey for OCI Executive Committee
Paralympics Ireland has nominated Chef de Mission of the Irish team at the 2016 Paralympic Games; Denis Toomey, to contest the election for the Executive Committee of the Olympic Council of Ireland. As a member of the OCI Paralympics Ireland is keen to make a positive contribution to the Olympic movement in Ireland, similar to […]
Mondelez Irish Paralympic Sport Expo announced for new National Indoor Arena
MAJOR EVENT SET FOR JAN 14TH SHOWCASING IRISH PARA SPORTS Paralympics Ireland, in partnership with Mondelez International today announced that they will host the Irish Paralympic Sport Expo on Saturday January 14th 2017 at the new National Indoor Arena on the National Sports Campus. This free of charge day-long event will showcase a wide range […]
World Para Swimming announces new World Series for 2017
World Para Swimming has announced that a new World Series, bringing together some of the world’s biggest and best competitions, will be introduced in 2017 offering athletes the chance to compete in a dedicated circuit for the first time. The World Para Swimming World Series will begin in Copenhagen, Denmark, in March, moving to Sao […]
Ellen Keane wins Swim Ireland Athlete of the Year Award
Diver Oliver Dingley and swimmer Ellen Keane have been announced as the Swim Ireland Performance Athletes of the Year following their outstanding achievements at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Dingley became Ireland’s first Diver in 68 years to qualify for an Olympic Games last February. At the Games, the 23 year old cruised through […]
Liam Harbison to leave Paralympics Ireland early next year
It was announced yesterday that our CEO is leaving Paralympics Ireland for pastures new across the road here in the Campus to take up the role of the Director of the Irish Institute of Sport. We’ll miss him greatly but wish him great success. Read the full details here.
