Paralympics Ireland marks 50 days to Rio 2016 with the announcement of Irish Paralympic team flag bearer
With just 50 days to go until the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, Paralympics Ireland’s Chef de Mission, Denis Toomey, has today revealed that Irish para-sailor John Twomey will be the flag bearer for Ireland at this year’s Games. The Cork sailor – who will this year be attending his 11th Paralympic Games in an Irish […]
Gold for Eoghan Clifford rounds off Para-Cycling Road World Cup
Eoghan Clifford finished a good weekend of Irish performances at the Para-Cycling Road World Cup in the Basque Country, Spain today when he secured gold in the C3 Road Race. “Although Eoghan has been on the podium a number of times, that’s his first win in a road race since Worlds in 2014,” said Irish […]
ROUND-UP: All eyes turn to Rio as Para-Athletics squad finish off Grand Prix in Berlin
There were some good results from the Irish para-athletics squad this weekend as they competed in Berlin at the Para-Athletics Grand Prix . Day One saw success for the squad, with gold, silver and bronze medals won for the team. Conor McIlveen was first to secure a medal for the squad, when he finished third […]
Two gold and one bronze for Irish para-cyclists at Para-Cycling Road World Cup
It was a day of celebration for the para-cycling team on Friday, July 15th, as they took home two gold medals and a bronze medal at the Para-Cycling Road World Cup in the Basque Country, Spain. First up in the Men’s C2 category saw Colin Lynch finish well to secure a gold medal to get […]
We need YOUR help to find former Paralympians for our new ‘Paralympian Recognition Programme’
Paralympics Ireland is this week calling on members of the public to help them in a bid to recognize every Irish Paralympic athlete since the first Paralympic Games in Rome, 1960. The initiative, which is known as the ‘Paralympian Recognition Programme’, was officially launched by the organization on July 2nd, at the ‘More Than Sport’ […]
Para-triathletes Walsh and Meehan added to Irish Paralympic Team for Rio 2016
Dublin para-triathlete Catherine Walsh and her pilot, Fran Meehan, have today been confirmed as part of the Irish Paralympic team heading to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio this year. The duo will compete in the PT5 event in Para-triathlon, and will be Ireland’s first ever para-triathletes to attend a Paralympic Games as the sport […]
The road to Rio is paved with hard work and dedication for Greta Streimikyte
With just over 50 days to go until Rio 2016, there is one athlete in particular who is counting down the days, hours and minutes. Greta Streimikyte was announced as part of the Irish team on July 5th, 2016 and now, the Lithuanian-born runner cannot wait to represent her new home on the grandest stage […]
Paralympics Ireland announces strong team for Rio 2016!
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., was on hand at Dublin’s City Hall today to announce the Irish Paralympic Team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games which will take place from September 7th to 18th. A team of 44 athletes was announced on the day across nine sports, with para-triathletes Catherine […]
“When I woke up from the coma I found it very hard to find a bright side – but it didn’t stop me looking” Seán Baldwin
For thousands of sports lovers around the world, Seán Baldwin is truly living the dream. Not only is he passionate about his sport and dedicates hours of his days, weeks and months to it, but he also has had the honour of representing his country at numerous Para-Shooting World Cups and indeed, at the 2012 […]
Paralympian's Oliver Murphy and Anne Ebbs to be honoured at More Than Sport ball
One of Ireland’s first ever Paralympic athletes, Oliver Murphy, will be honoured alongside fellow Paralympian, Anne Ebbs, at the much-anticipated Paralympics Ireland More Than Sport fundraising ball which will take place this coming Saturday night, July 2nd at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin. This weekend’s event has enormous significance for Mr. Murphy in particular, as […]
Paralympics Ireland welcomes Niamh Buffini as new Performance Operations Manager
Paralympics Ireland is this week welcoming a new member to the team at their headquarters in Dublin, as Niamh Buffini has joined the organization as the Performance Operations Manager. Niamh, who comes to Paralympics Ireland from Taekwondo Ireland, has a long history of working in the field of sport, having also previously worked with inter-county […]
Leman Solicitors prepare for ultimate challenge in a bid to raise €25,000 for Paralympics Ireland
Leman Solicitors are hoping to raise €25,000 for Paralympics Ireland and a further €5,000 for the Irish Guide Dogs for the blind on Saturday, July 9th, by taking on an extremely difficult challenge that will stretch their endurance levels to the peak. The group of 30 lawyers – who will be split in to two competing […]
