Russell Appointed as Paralympics Ireland COO
Paralympics Ireland have today announced the appointment of Neasa Russell as their new Chief Operations Officer. Russell joined Paralympics Ireland in 2021 as the Chef de Mission and Sports Director. She led the Irish Paralympic team to the Covid interrupted Paralympic Games in Tokyo and the recent Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In her role […]
Department of Sport and Sport Ireland announce €31.3m Core Investment Package for 2025
The Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture & Sport and Sport Ireland today announced the Government will invest €31.3m in the sport sector including National Governing Bodies for Sport (NGBs), the network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), and other funded bodies for 2025. This is the highest ever level of Core investment. It has increased […]
Colin Judge in Action at ITTF World Para Challenger
Fresh from winning the national Para table tennis title Colin Judge is in action in Poland at the ITTF World Para Challenger, his first tournament back on the world tour since Paris. The tournament will take place from 26 to 29 March 2025 in Wladyslawowo. He will face Adjal Yorick of France in his first […]
Medal Success for Irish Swimmers at Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona
Eight Irish swimmers took to the water at the 2025 Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona, marking the first time the Spanish city has hosted this prestigious event. From 20–23 March, the team competed in four days of exciting, high-level competition. The team, composed of a mix of seasoned Paralympians and rising stars, included: Barry […]
Alex Malone Named on 2025 Sport for Business PwC Ireland 30 Under 30 List
Paralympics Ireland is proud to congratulate our Para Swimming Co-ordinator, Alex Malone, who has been named on this year’s prestigious Sport for Business PwC Ireland 30 Under 30 list. Alex first joined Paralympics Ireland in March 2023 through the Aspire Graduate Programme. Since then, he has taken up the role of Para Swimming Co-ordinator, where […]
Eight Irish Swimmers to Compete at Para Swimming World Series in Barcelona
Eight Irish swimmers are set to compete as the 2025 Para Swimming World Series heads to Barcelona for the first time, with four days of exciting competition from 20–23 March. This marks a historic new stop on the World Series calendar, and an eight strong Irish team will be among the athletes competing against the […]
MacCombe and World’s Best Para Triathletes In Action in Tasmania
Mersey Bluff, Australia, is set to host the 2025 World Triathlon Para Series Devonport, Tasmania (Australia) this weekend bringing together elite para-triathletes from around the world. Chloe MacCombe and her guide Aoibh Clarke will be in the thick of the action this weekend in the PTVI category. Their race is set for March 14th at 2:30AM (Irish […]
IOC and Allianz Extend Global Paralympic and Olympic Partnership
As the Worldwide Insurance Partner, Allianz will support the Olympic and Paralympic Movements for an additional Games cycle, which includes the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games French Alps 2030 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032. Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together: Following the unique Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Allianz and the International […]
Allianz NextGen: A Unique Opportunity for Aspiring Para Athletes
Paralympics Ireland is excited to announce the first Allianz Next Gen event of 2025, which will take place on April 13th at University of Limerick. This event is designed for individuals who have begun their Para sport journey and would like to delve into the world of Para Triathlon and Para cycling specifically. They will […]
Enhance Your Coaching Skills at Para Athletics Coach Upskilling Workshop
Vision Sports Ireland, in collaboration with Paralympics Ireland, Athletics Ireland and IWA-Sport, have announced an upcoming Para Athletics Coach Upskilling Workshop designed to equip coaches, volunteers, and sports enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive athletic environments for participants with disabilities. The workshop will cover a range of key topics to enhance […]
Orla Comerford Dominates 60m at European Indoor Championships
Orla Comerford capitalised on the newly introduced mixed Para athletics event at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands, sprinting to victory in the 60m mixed classification. From March 6th to 9th, 2025, the Omnisport Arena hosted over 700 elite athletes from 50 nations, who competed across seven exhilarating sessions. With 27,500 spectators in the […]
Inaugural Paralympics Ireland Para Sport Forum: Paving the Way to LA2028 and Beyond
Yesterday marked a milestone for Paralympics Ireland as the first Para Sport Forum was held at the Sport Ireland Campus. The event set the stage for a more collaborative and strategic approach to partnerships within the Para sports community. Key stakeholders came together for meaningful discussions, sparking innovative ideas and laying the groundwork for impactful […]
