Irish Team Announced for Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona
Nine swimmers will compete for Ireland across four days of competition at the upcoming Para Swimming World Series event in Barcelona, Spain. The World Series provides an important international racing opportunity for Irish athletes as they continue to test themselves against strong international fields. The Irish team travelling to Barcelona includes Róisín Ní Riain, Dearbhaile […]
Shauna Bocquet Secures Podium Finish at United Airlines NYC Half
Irish wheelchair racer Shauna Bocquet delivered an impressive performance to finish third in the women’s wheelchair race at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon in New York, crossing the line in 1:02:59. Competing against some of the biggest names in international wheelchair racing, Bocquet secured a podium place in one of the most competitive road […]
Paralympics Ireland Honours Early Trailblazers at UnParalleled Event
Paralympics Ireland proudly hosted UnParalleled: A Celebration of Ireland’s Paralympic Past, a special commemorative event honouring the athletes who represented Ireland at the Paralympic Games between 1960 and 1980. Held in Dublin, the event brought together Paralympians, family members, friends and members of the wider Paralympics Ireland community to celebrate the pioneering generation who helped […]
Shauna Bocquet Set to Compete at United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
Irish wheelchair racer Shauna Bocquet will line up among an international field of elite athletes at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 15, one of the premier road racing events on the global calendar. Organised by New York Road Runners, the race will bring together Olympians, Paralympians, national record holders and world […]
Bronze for Arendse as Irish Para Powerlifters Impress at European Championships
Six Irish athletes represented Paralympics Ireland at the 2026 Para Powerlifting European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, with strong performances across two days of competition and a podium finish for two-time Paralympian Britney Arendse. Competing on Sunday 8 March and Monday 9 March, the Irish team featured a blend of experienced international athletes and emerging competitors […]
Patrice Dockery: Leading the Way
As Vice President of Paralympics Ireland and a six-time Paralympian, Patrice Dockery is one of Ireland’s most respected figures within the Paralympic movement. Representing Ireland across six Paralympic Games and competing internationally for more than two decades, Dockery enjoyed a remarkable career at the highest level of Para athletics before continuing her involvement in sport […]
Irish Team Set for Tbilisi 2026 European Open Championships
Six Irish athletes are preparing to compete at the World Para Powerlifting European Open Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, which take place from 6–11 March 2026. The competition will see 196 athletes from 27 nations contest 20 medal events across the week, making it one of the key events on the international Para powerlifting calendar this […]
Women In Sport Week 2026
Paralympics Ireland is proud to support Women in Sport Week 2026, taking place from March 2 to March 8, as part of a nationwide celebration of the women and girls who shape sport at every level across Ireland. Led by Sport Ireland and supported by National Governing Bodies and sporting organisations nationwide, Women in Sport […]
Para Athletes Deliver Strong Performances at National Indoor Championships
Irish Para athletes showcased their talent across track and field at the National Indoor Championships this weekend at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, delivering personal bests, strong championship performances, and valuable early season racing experience. On the track, double world champion Orla Comerford (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) delivered a strong series of runs in the […]
Ní Riain Sets New European Record at McCullagh International
Róisín Ní Riain set a new European record in the S13 50m Backstroke at the McCullagh International Meet on 21 February at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. The University of Limerick Sports Scholarship student clocked 30.71 seconds, breaking the previous European record of 30.72 which had stood since 2016. Ní Riain is a […]
Action Packed Para Athletics Academy Day at Sport Ireland Institute
The Sport Ireland Institute was a hive of activity on Saturday 21 February, as the Para Athletics Academy delivered a comprehensive day of athlete development, education, and classification, bringing together athletes, coaches, and practitioners from across the country. The Academy featured four key strands designed to support the continued growth of Para athletics in Ireland. […]
Sport Ireland Launches National Survey on Experiences of Sports Officials
Sport Ireland has launched the first national survey examining behaviours toward sports officials across Irish sport, as part of ongoing efforts to better understand and support the officiating community. Players, coaches, and spectators who have interacted with a sports official during a competition or game over the past season are encouraged to take part in […]
