Scully and Turner reach Finals
It was a very encouraging start for Team Ireland at the World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships as all three swimmer produced excellent performances in their events. James Scully was the first Irish Swimmer in the Pool in the 200M Freestyle S5 heat and he set the tone for the day as he swam his […]
Blanchardstown Centre is an Official Supporter to Dublin 2018
Blanchardstown Centre, Ireland’s leading shopping, leisure and retail park, has been unveiled as Official Supporter of the World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships. The championships, which get underway on Monday, August 13th, will see the best para swimmers from across Europe come to Dublin to compete across 7 days of competition. As part of the […]
Pundit Arena and Allianz Announce Unique Coverage of #Dublin2018
Pundit Arena Announce Partnership with Allianz and Paralympics Ireland For 2018 World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships. Pundit Arena announced today, Tuesday, it has secured a partnership with Allianz and Paralympics Ireland for the social amplification and broadcasting of the 2018 World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin from […]
Messett dreaming of medals in the Netherlands
Gary Messett is dreaming of making history in the next fortnight at the 2018 IFCPF European Championships in the Netherlands. The Wicklow midfielder captains the Republic of Ireland CP team at this year’s tournament, and has already set his sights on reaching the semi-final stages. With ten teams taking part in the tournament, Ireland will […]
Republic of Ireland CP Team Announced for CP Euros
The Republic of Ireland Cerebral Palsy squad has been announced ahead of the 2018 IFCPF European Championships in the Netherlands. Manager Paul Breen held a number of open trials around the country ahead of the European Championships and has named a 14-player squad ahead of the Championships which begin on Wednesday, July 25. Former Finn […]
Irish Swimmers Compete Well in Sheffield
All 9 Irish Swimmers competed in their first events at the World Series in Sheffield this morning with some very strong performances recorded as 3 of the team progressed through to this evening’s finals. Nicole Turner showed excellent form as she progressed through to the final in 2 events; the 100m free and 100m Breaststroke […]
Eoghan Clifford Announces Retirement
28th May 2018 Today Ireland’s Paralympic Champion Eoghan Clifford announced his retirement from international cycling. Since his international paracycling debut in 2014, Clifford has been a dominant force in the MC3 category, both on the track and the road. The Galway-based rider has amassed fifteen podium placings at major event, including a Paralympic Title, four […]
Paralympics Ireland Strategic Plan Survey
Paralympics Ireland are in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan. As part of the process we are seeking feedback from all stakeholders and now we want to hear from you! To have you say on the future direction of Paralympic Sports in Ireland just click HERE
Ireland Para Swim team grounded by Weather
The 3 person Irish Para Swimming team were forced to cancel their participation at the World Series Event in Copenhagen after their planes were grounded by the so-called ‘Beast for the East.’ The trio of Ailbhe Kelly, Patrick Flanagan and Jonathan McGrath were due to compete this week but, as the weather rolled in, they […]
Hayley Burke Selected as a Leader of the Future
Para Swimming Manager, Hayley Burke, has been selected as one of Ireland’s Future Leaders in Sport on the prestigious 30 under 30 list published by Sport For Business. Burke has been a leading figure in Para Sports since her appointment to the role of Para Swimming Manager in 2015 where she was directly responsible for […]
Monahan Shows Well in Dubai
Patrick Monahan was in action this morning at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon. Patrick will be pleased with his performance having missed a block of training in the build up to the marathon as he finished in a time of 1:33:10 It could have been even better for Patrick who was send the wrong […]
Paul Conneely Appointed to Paralympics Ireland Role
Paralympics Ireland have today announced that Paul Conneely has been appointed to the role of Lead Physiotherapist and Medical Services Co-Ordinator. In his new role Paul will be responsible for the co-ordination of athlete medical services, he will also be the lead physiotherapist as well as providing physiotherapy clinical support to elite para athletes. […]
