Paralympians Honoured at Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards
The 2025 Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards took place on Friday with a number of Paralympians among those celebrated during the ceremony. Every month, the publication recognises an athlete who has achieved excellence in their sport. This year, 15 winners were chosen with two sportswomen acknowledged in March, August and September. For the […]
Paralympians Nominated for Numerous RTÉ Sports Awards
The countdown is on for the RTÉ Sports Awards 2025 with a number of Paralympians included among the nominees. The ceremony, which will be broadcast live from Studio 4 on Saturday 20 December at 8:05pm, brings together some of the country’s most exceptional athletes to celebrate an unforgettable year of achievements across Irish sport. This […]
New Autobiography Celebrates Life and Legacy of Paralympian Tom Leahy
Tom Leahy has released his autobiography Here For A Reason, a powerful account of a life shaped by sport, art, resilience and the ongoing fight for disability rights in Ireland. Co-written with Munster Technology University (MTU) lecturer Emmett Coffey, the book traces Leahy’s journey from Ballyhooly, Co Cork, to the international stage across eight consecutive […]
Para Athletics Academy Announces Nine Athlete Cohort for 2025/2026
As the first-ever Sport Ireland Disability In Sport Week comes to an end, the announcement of the 2025 – 2026 Para Athletics Academy marks an important moment for Para sport in Ireland. Now entering its second year, the Academy brings together a new and returning cohort of talented young athletes who represent the future of […]
John McGuinness RIP
It is with great sadness that Paralympics Ireland have learned of the passing of two time Paralympian John McGuinness. John represented Ireland at the Paralympic Games in both Seoul and Barcelona. He was the winner of three Paralympic medals, all coming in Seoul but from two sports as he claimed a silver medal in the […]
Allianz NextGen Dublin Event Kicks Off Sport Ireland Disability in Sport Week 2025
Paralympics Ireland successfully hosted the final Allianz NextGen event of 2025 on Sunday, November 30th at the National Indoor Arena, Dublin, welcoming aspiring Para athletes and families from across the country for a day of discovery, participation, and possibility. The Dublin showcase marked the culmination of this year’s regional NextGen series designed to identify and […]
Sport Ireland Launches Inaugural National Disability in Sport Week 2025
Sport Ireland has today launched the inaugural National Disability in Sport Week, a landmark initiative celebrating the contribution of people with disabilities across every level of Irish sport — from participation to high-performance, from coaching to volunteering, and from community clubs to national organisations. Running from December 1st – 7th, the week-long programme aims to […]
Paralympics Ireland Celebrates Launch of Ireland’s First VIP Sports Hub in Laois
Paralympics Ireland was delighted to attend the official launch of The Vision Impaired & Physical Disability (VIP) Hub in Portlaoise a historic milestone that sees Ireland’s first dedicated community sports hub for people with visual impairments and physical disabilities brought to life by Laois Sports Partnership. The event marks the culmination of years of collaboration […]
Sod Turned on Velodrome and Badminton Centre
Paralympics Ireland welcome the beginning of the new National Velodrome and Badminton Centre. The sod was officially turned at the Sport Ireland Campus by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy Charlie McConalogue and Sport Ireland CEO Dr. Úna May. The centre will […]
One Week to Go to Allianz NextGen Dublin
Just 7 days until Paralympics Ireland hosts the final instalment of the 2025 NextGen series! Join us on Sunday, 30 November, 11 – 3pm at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena for a unique opportunity to discover your Paralympic potential. Allianz NextGen is your chance to: Try a variety of Para sports including Para Athletics, […]
Vaughan’s European Para Table Tennis Run Ends at Quarterfinal Stage
Patrick Vaughan returned to the table on day three of the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, facing Great Britain’s Theo Bishop in the Men’s Singles Class 7 quarterfinals. Coming off a strong group-stage performance, Vaughan entered the knockout rounds with confidence, ready for a challenging encounter against one of the class’s top competitors. […]
Vaughan Through, Judge Exits at European Para Table Tennis Championships Day 2
Patrick Vaughan opened proceedings for Team Ireland on day two of the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden. His second group match pitted him against Austria’s Christian Scheiber, and Vaughan delivered a composed, confident performance throughout. He settled quickly, taking the first set 11–4. The second set was a much tighter affair, with […]
