Medals for Williamson and MacCombe at Triathlon World Series Event
Ireland was well represented on the podium at the World Triathlon Para Series in Taranto over the weekend, with Tom Williamson winning his first-ever series medal while Judith MacCombe and guide Eimear Nicholls also bringing home silverware. Williamson was competing in the PTS5 category and maintained his strong start to the season with an impressive […]
Irish Para Athletics Team Shine at Paris Grand Prix
The 2025 Para athletics Paris Grand Prix has wrapped up at the Charlety Stadium with multiple successes for the Irish team, including numerous personal and season’s best performances. A strong team of eight, including two newcomers from the Para Athletics Academy travelled to the French capital for the three-day event. There were strong performances across […]
LA28 Announce Venue Plan for Historic Paralympic Games
With just over three years to go until the Opening Ceremony, LA28 Organising Committee has unveiled the updated Paralympic venue plan following approval from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board. The venue plan of the LA28 Paralympic Games is strategically designed for the needs of athletes and the respective sport’s field of play requirements – matching each […]
Irish Para Athletics Team Head to Paris for Key Grand Prix Test
A dynamic team of eight elite Irish para athletes is poised to compete at a major stop on the World Para Athletics Grand Prix circuit in Paris from June 2 – 4. Taking place at the renowned Charlety Stadium the event promises world-class competition as Ireland’s top Para athletes go head-to-head with the best from […]
Your Chance to Guide Ireland’s Para Triathlon Talent
Triathlon Ireland is inviting expressions of interest from individuals interested in supporting developing and elite Para triathletes by becoming part of their national guide pool. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-performance sport and play a meaningful role in the Para triathlon community. No previous guiding experience is required – just a strong […]
Gold for Dunlevy & Kelly, Silver for Timothy at World Cup in Italy
Ireland’s para-cycling duo, Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly, continued their winning form at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Maniago, Italy, held from May 15 to May 18. The pair claimed gold in both the time trial and the road race, reaffirming their position among the world’s elite in Para-cycling. Their performance marked a […]
Neasa Russell Honoured with Women in Sport Award
Neasa Russell, Chief Operating Officer of Paralympics Ireland, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Women in Sport Award at the 2025 Federation of Irish Sport Awards, in recognition of her exceptional leadership and transformative impact on Irish sport. Over the course of her career, Neasa Russell has redefined what strategic leadership looks like […]
Irish Para-Athlete Lana Sutton Shines with 100m Victory at Loughborough International
Irish Para-athlete Lana Sutton delivered a sensational performance at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) meet, clinching victory in the Women’s 100m Para event and affirming her status as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging talents in track and field. Competing at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium, Sutton powered to a dominant finish in a competitive […]
Paralympics Ireland Elects Dockery and Claffey as New Vice Presidents
Patrice Dockery and Lorcan Claffey were officially elected as Vice Presidents of Paralympics Ireland at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 15th. The appointments mark a significant moment for the national governing body, as both bring a wealth of experience in sport, governance, and advocacy to their new leadership roles. Their election signals […]
Lisa Clancy Elected as New President of Paralympics Ireland
Lisa Clancy’s appointment was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of Paralympics Ireland held at the Crowne Plaza in Blanchardstown on Thursday, May 15th. The new president had served as Vice President since 2021 and represented the board of Paralympics Ireland at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. She brings a wealth of […]
LA28 Announces Venues for 2028 Paralympic and Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The LA28 Organising Committee has confirmed that the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the official venues for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Paralympic and Olympic Games. The Paralympic Opening Ceremony on 15 August 2028 will take centre stage at the Stadium in Inglewood. Following two […]
Irish Para-Cyclists Shine in Belgium Claiming Three World Cup Medals
The first UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup event of the year took place in Ostend and Bruges from May 1st to 4th, where the Irish team delivered standout performances. Double Paralympian Richael Timothy impressed in the WC3 category, earning a bronze medal in the individual road race. Tandem duo Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly showcased […]
