Former Paralympian Joe Geraghty Named as New President of Vision Sports Ireland
Paralympian and co-founding member of Vision Sports Ireland, Joe Geraghty, has been named as the new President of Vision Sports Ireland. As an athlete he has won eight Irish national track titles as well as winning three UK national gold medals from 1981 to 1985. In 1983 he won silver at 5000m at the IBSA […]
Ellen Keane Inducted into Swim Ireland Hall of Fame
The Swim Ireland Awards which took place on Friday evening at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel in Meath and three Irish Paralympians won big on the night coming away with three of the accolades handed out on the night. Róisín Ní Riain was named as one of the Swim Ireland Athletes of the Year while Ellen […]
Government to Double Investment to €220 Million under National Sports Policy 2018-2027
The Government, in collaboration with the Sports Leadership Group has launched the latest Sports Action Plan, which outlines a roadmap for Irish sport through to the end of the National Sports Policy in 2027. This updated Sports Action Plan plan focuses on advancing the development and success of sport in Ireland featuring 47 initiatives spread […]
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly named Irish Times Sportswomen of the Month for September
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly are the Irish Times Sportswoman award for September. Competing in Paris and Zurich was not an easy path for the pair with numerous injuries and illnesses. In early May, they crashed during a World Cup race in Belgium, leaving Dunlevy badly bruised and with a hand injury, while Kelly suffered […]
Tom Williamson Wins Bronze at Para Triathlon European Championships
Tom Williamson won bronze at the 2024 European Triathlon Championships this weekend in Vichy, France. His time of 00:57:06 saw him reach the podium in the PTS5 Men’s category. He was one of four Para athletes competing at the championships. Twins Chloe and Judith MacCombe were back in action fresh from their Paralympic debuts in […]
Dunlevy and Kelly Retain Their World Championship Title in Switzerland
Following their outstanding success at the recent Paralympic Games, Katie-George Dunlevy piloted by Linda Kelly have defended their World Championship title winning the Women’s B Individual Time Trial for the second year in a row at the World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. Although there was a short turnaround between the Paralympic Games and these championships […]
Athletics Ireland to Host Second Para Athletics Development Day in Portlaoise
On Saturday 28th of September Athletics Ireland are hosting their second para-athletics development day in the VSI Athletics Hub in Portlaoise for athletes with amvision impairment or a physical disability. The junior session for athletes aged 8 -18 years will take place from 11am – 1pm and the senior session for athletes 19 + from […]
Bocquet Takes Stunning Second in Diamond League
2024 Paris Paralympian wasted no time in getting back out on track following her Paris 2024 adventure with a fantastic second placed finish at the latest Diamond League competition. Bocquet competed in the T54 800m at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme Diamond League meeting in Brussels where she produced a superb performance as she crossed […]
Minister Byrne and Sport Ireland wish Team Ireland the Best
Minister Thomas Byrne, Sport Ireland, and Paralympics Ireland wish Team Ireland the best at Paralympic Games As Team Ireland gears up for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne and Sport Ireland came together to extend their best wishes to Paralympics Ireland and the […]
Comerford and Judge to Fly Flag for Ireland
Paralympics Ireland have today confirmed that Orla Comerford and Colin Judge will carry the flag for Team Ireland at the Opening Ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Orla Comerford will compete in her third Paralympic Games after her debut appearance at the Rio 2016 Games. The T13 100m sprinter has been in electric […]
Paralympics Ireland Launches Futures Program for Paris 2024
Five athletes from five different sports will travel to the Paralympic Games in Paris from the 1st to the 4th of September as part of a new initiative supported by four-time Paralympic champion Michael McKillop. This “Futures Program” is designed to foster the development of athletes with strong potential to represent Team Ireland at the […]
Team Ireland Paris 2024 Competition Schedule
August 29th will mark the beginning of competition for Team Ireland at the Paralympic Games. 35 athletes will compete in 9 sports. Below is the daily schedule of when Irish athletes will be competing and where in Paris: Day 1 – August 29th Athlete Sport Competition Stage Event Time (PARIS) Event Time (IRISH) Location Kerrie […]
