Allianz NextGen Galway Celebrates Opportunities in Para Sport
Paralympics Ireland hosted a successful Allianz NextGen Discovery Event at the Kingfisher Club, University of Galway, on Saturday, 17 October, bringing people with disabilities and their families together to explore opportunities in Para sport. Delivered in partnership with Allianz, NextGen creates opportunities for people to discover sports they enjoy, connect with clubs and coaches, and […]
Brisbane 2032 Unveils Olympic and Paralympic Emblems
Brisbane 2032 has unveiled its Olympic and Paralympic Emblems, with Australia’s distinctive wildlife and Queensland’s coastline providing the inspiration for the new designs. The two Emblems draw on the spirited cockatoo, bringing together the bird’s distinctive crest, the shape of Queensland and the Olympic and Paralympic flames. The Paralympic Emblem takes its inspiration from the […]
Paralympics Ireland Launches New Strategy to Expand Opportunities in Para Sport
Paralympics Ireland today launched its new strategy, setting out a vision to expand sporting opportunities for people with disabilities, support Irish athletes to achieve world-class performances and build a more inclusive Ireland through sport. The launch took place at the National Sports Campus on Wednesday, 30 September, as part of a joint Sports Forum with […]
Discover what’s possible: Allianz NextGen comes to Galway this October
Paralympics Ireland, in partnership with Allianz, is inviting people with disabilities and their families to explore Para sport at the Allianz NextGen Discovery Event at Kingfisher Club at the University of Galway on Saturday, 17 October Whether you are trying sport for the first time, already active or interested in exploring something different, Allianz NextGen […]
Brady Brings the Curtain Down on Europeans with Bronze for Ireland
Dearbhaile Brady brought down the curtain on a hugely successful 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships by claiming bronze, securing her fourth medal of the week and Ireland’s seventh overall at the championships. Brady headed into tonight’s 100m Breaststroke (SB6) final ranked as the third-fastest qualifier. With three silver medals already to her name, the […]
Ní Riain and Brady Complete European Medal Hat Tricks in Kocaeli
Ireland’s medal haul continued to grow on day five of the World Para Swimming European Championships, with Róisín Ní Riain and Dearbhaile Brady each securing silver medals in Kocaeli. Róisín Ní Riain secured her third European medal of the week and Ireland’s fifth as she powered to silver in the 200m Individual Medley final (SM13). […]
Team Ireland Secure Five European Finals on Day Five
The penultimate morning of the World Para Swimming Championships was another strong one in Kocaeli, with Team Ireland securing five places in the finals. Following her European gold medal last night, Róisín Ní Riain was back on the blocks this morning for two events, competing in both the 200m Individual Medley (SM13) and 50m Freestyle […]
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 […]
