Cork to Host IWBF EuroCup Group 4 Qualifiers This April

A female player wearing black with yellow trim is surrounded by opposition players wearing red and black as she catches the ball

Cork will welcome some of Europe’s top wheelchair basketball clubs later this month, as Rebel Wheelers Multi-Sports Club hosts the IWBF EuroCup Group 4 Qualifiers from April 23–26, 2026. The tournament will see five leading clubs from across Europe compete over four days, with progression on the line in one of the sport’s most competitive […]

Para Cycling Squad Announced Ahead of Upcoming Road World Cups

Linda Kelly (left) and Katie George Dunlevy (right) celebrate after their world gold medal in Belgium

Cycling Ireland has named the para-cycling athletes who will represent Ireland at two upcoming UCI Para-cycling Road World Cups. Riders will begin their campaign in Belgium from 28 April to 1 May, before travelling to Italy from 7 to 10 May. Both events will feature a strong Irish contingent competing across Road Race and Time […]

Sport Ireland Launches Survey to Support Inclusive Volunteering in Sport

Sport Ireland is inviting people across Ireland to take part in the first-ever Diversification of the Volunteer Base Survey, a key initiative aimed at strengthening and supporting the future of volunteering in sport. The survey forms part of a wider review of volunteer training needs, which will help inform the development of a national approach […]

Swim Ireland Announces Deloitte as Performance Programme Partner

Swim Ireland yesterday announced Deloitte as a new partner of its Performance Programme, marking an important collaboration in supporting Ireland’s high -performance swimmers and divers as they prepare for major international competition. This three year partnership, extending through to LA 2028 and beyond will see Deloitte play a pivotal role in advancing Swim Ireland’s Performance […]

IWA Fitness Inclusion Games Set to Return This May

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) has announced the return of its Fitness Inclusion Games, with the second edition set to take place on May 7th at the National Indoor Arena on the Sport Ireland Campus. The event will bring together 150 participants with physical disabilities from across Ireland for a dedicated day of inclusive fitness, […]

Irish Para Swimmers Set for Irish Open Test in Bangor

Dearbhaile Brady swims butterfly in a blue pool, wearing an Ireland swim cap and goggles, with water splashing around her face.

Ireland’s leading Para swimmers return to competition this week as the Irish Open Swimming Championships get underway at the Bangor Aurora Aquatics & Leisure Complex in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Taking place from 8–12 April, the five-day meet is the flagship event on the domestic calendar, bringing together Ireland’s top swimmers to compete for national titles […]

Paralympics Ireland Sports Forum Brings Para Sport Community Together

Paralympics Ireland welcomed members of the national Para sport community to the GAA National Games Development Centre on Tuesday for a highly engaging Spring Edition of the Paralympics Ireland Sports Forum. The day was opened by Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy, who welcomed attendees and set the tone for a programme focused on collaboration, shared […]

Paralympics Ireland Launch Faster Together/Níos Tapúla le Chéile

Paralympics Ireland has launched Faster Together – Níos Tapúla Le Chéile, a new initiative focused on developing a 4x100m Universal Relay programme for Ireland. The programme will begin in 2026, with a structured approach aimed at introducing the event to athletes and coaches, while laying the foundations for future international competition. The 4x100m Universal Relay […]

Shauna Bocquet Claims Victory at Berlin Half Marathon

Wheelchair athlete Shauna Bocquet racing at the Paris 2025 Games

Irish wheelchair racer Shauna Bocquet produced an excellent performance to take victory in the women’s wheelchair race at the Berlin Half Marathon, crossing the line in 59:11. Competing just one week on from her third-place finish at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, Bocquet returned to racing in strong form to secure the win in […]

LA28 Reveals Paralympic Look of the Games Inspired by ‘LA in Full Bloom’

With just over two years to go until the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, LA28 has unveiled the official Look of the Games, a bold and vibrant visual identity that will shape how the Paralympic Games are presented across venues, the host city and digital platforms. Titled LA in Full Bloom, the identity is inspired […]

Relay Gold Caps Off Strong Week for Irish Swimmers in Barcelona

The 2026 Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona concluded with a gold medal for Ireland in the Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay, bringing a strong week of racing to a close for the Irish team. Barry McClements, Ellie Lynch, Luke O’Donoghue and Dearbhaile Brady combined to clock 4:42.41, securing top spot on the podium and Ireland’s […]

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 […]