Category: Feature

Strong Performances in Para Events at Cork City Sports International Meet

Finalists in the men’s ambulant 100m line up shoulder to shoulder on the blue track at MTU Stadium during the Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet.

The 2025 Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet brought world class athletes to MTU Stadium for an evening of elite competition. The meet featured two Para events: the LeisureWorld and Cork Sports Partnership 800m T54 Women’s Final and the Paralympics Ireland and LeisureWorld 100m Men Ambulant Final. The women’s race showcased an impressive performance by […]

Para Athletes Set for Action at Cork City Sports and Morton Games

Athletes compete in the men’s ambulant 100m on the blue track at the UCD Inclusive Meet in Dublin.

It’s a busy weekend for Irish Para athletes, with competition scheduled at two major international athletics meets: Cork City Sports and the Morton Games. Taking place in Cork on Wednesday and in Dublin on Friday, both events provide valuable opportunities for Irish Para athletes to compete on home soil as part of high-profile international programmes. […]

Comerford Defends Title as Bocquet Battles to Fifth in Oregon

Orla Comerford, wearing blue, of Ireland runs in the women’s Para athletics 100m mixed classification race at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.

Irish Paralympians Orla Comerford and Shauna Bocquet delivered strong performances at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, as Para Athletics featured prominently alongside the prestigious Diamond League schedule. The Prefontaine Classic, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, hosted four Para Athletics events, including appearances from multiple Paralympic and world […]

Irish Paralympians Comerford and Bocquet Ready for Prefontaine Classic Spotlight

Orla Comerford of Ireland (right) sprints across the finish line to win her heat in the women’s T13 100m at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with other athletes behind her on the track.

Irish Paralympians Orla Comerford and Shauna Bocquet will be in action this Saturday, July 5th at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. Competing in the Women’s Para Athletics 100m Mixed Classification and 800m T54 respectively, both athletes are part of a strong international field as Para Athletics events feature alongside the […]

Richard Doyle Announced as Chef de Mission for 2025 European Para Youth Games

Paralympics Ireland Performance Operations Manager Richard Doyle speaks while gesturing during the European Youth Games 2025 team photo shoot in Dublin.

Paralympics Ireland have announced the appointment of Richard Doyle as Chef de Mission for Team Ireland at the upcoming European Para Youth Games which will be held from July 21–28, 2025, at the Cebeci Sports Complex in Istanbul, Turkey. Richard Doyle brings extensive experience and expertise to the leadership role. He currently serves as Performance Operations […]

Team Ireland Announced for European Para Youth Games 2025

Paralympics Ireland athletes wearing green team tracksuits pose for a group photo during the European Youth Games 2025 team photo shoot at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin.

Paralympics Ireland is delighted to confirm the athletes who will represent Team Ireland at the 7th European Para Youth Games (EPYG), which will be held from July 21–28, 2025, at the Cebeci Sports Complex in Istanbul, Türkiye. The EPYG is Europe’s premier multi-sport event for young para-athletes aged 12 to 23. This year’s edition will be the largest […]

Media and Sponsorship Take Centre Stage at Second Aspire Weekend

Athletes from the Paralympics Ireland Aspire Programme pose for a group photo wearing navy Deloitte-branded team shirts in front of Paralympics Ireland banners at the Sport Ireland Institute in Dublin.

Paralympics Ireland’s Aspire Programme supported by Deloitte returned for its second weekend from 28 – 29th of June, placing the spotlight on media and sponsorship skills to support the holistic development of emerging Para athletes. Held at the Sport Ireland Institute and Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown, the camp built on the foundations of the inaugural session, […]

Bronze for Irish Rowers at Rowing World Cup in Lucerne

Tiarnán O’Donnell (left) and Sadhbh Ní Laoghaire (right) of Ireland smile and hold up their bronze medals after the PR3 mixed double sculls race at the World Rowing Cup in Lucerne.

There was cause for celebration in Lucerne as the Irish PR3 Mixed Double Sculls crew claimed a superb bronze medal in the ‘A’ final at the World Rowing Cup on the iconic Rotsee course. The podium finish continues a remarkable run of form for Boher native Tiarnán O’Donnell, who recently struck gold in the PR2 […]

Groundbreaking Research into Irish Para Sport Reveals Barriers and Opportunity

Paralympics Ireland representatives, researchers and public officials pose for a group photo outside the University of Limerick Physical Education and Sport Sciences Building during the launch of the Gateways & Pathways para sport research project.

Girls begin participating in sport nearly a decade later than boys More difficulty for those who acquire a disability to participate in sport   Barriers to participation include high costs, lack of accessible facilities, inadequate equipment, and reliance on others. Today marked a significant milestone for disability sport in Ireland with the official launch of Gateways & Pathways: Athlete […]

Colin Judge Reaches Career High World No. 8

In a black-and-white image, Colin Judge of Ireland (right) shakes hands with Feng Panfeng of China while seated in their wheelchairs after their men’s singles MS3 match at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Colin Judge has reached new heights in his Table Tennis Class 3 world ranking, hitting eighth place for the first time in his career. This follows a brilliant bronze medal finish for him at the ITTF World Para Future Series in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in 2025 a key stop on the international para table tennis […]

Research Masters Opportunity

A blue slide with the words “Research Opportunity” in white text over a faint Paralympics Ireland shamrock background.

Are you passionate about sport science, data analysis, and making a real-world impact in inclusive high-performance sport? A unique opportunity is now open for a Research Masters student to join a ground breaking project focused on performance trend forecasting in Para athletics, a rapidly growing field at the heart of the Paralympic movement. Background With […]

Irish Para-Cyclists Deliver Standout Performances at 2025 Track Nationals

Irish Para cyclist on the track during the 2025 Para Track National Championships

Battling gusting winds and persistent rain, Ireland’s best Para-cyclists converged at the Sundrive Velodrome for the 2025 National Para-Cycling Track Championships. Despite the testing conditions, the event delivered thrilling performances, personal bests, and head-to-head showdowns in both tandem and solo events across multiple classifications. Paralympians Richael Timothy and Josephine Healion were in action, joined by […]