Team Ireland Delivers Strong Opening Day at European Para Table Tennis Championships
Team Ireland made a strong start at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden. Day 1 at the Helsingborg Arena featured three matches, with Judge and Vaughan securing an impressive three wins from three. Paralympian Colin Judge opened his campaign with a comprehensive victory over Krizander Magnussen of Norway, taking the match in […]
1000 Days to Go Until LA28: First Look at Paralympic Competition Schedule
LA28 has marked a major milestone: just 1,000 days until the Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Paralympic Games, the first ever to be held in Los Angeles. To celebrate, LA28 has released an initial preview of the Paralympic competition schedule, covering 23 sports and 560 medal events. “We’re excited to mark 1,000 days from the […]
Judge and Vaughan Set for European Para Table Tennis Championships in Sweden
Colin Judge and Patrick Vaughan will represent Ireland at the 2025 ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships, taking place in Helsingborg, Sweden from 20 to 25 November 2025 Tokyo and Paris Paralympian Colin, a seasoned competitor with major international experience, and Patrick, one of Ireland’s emerging Para table tennis talents, will make up a focused […]
Greta Streimikyte Fronts This Year’s Allianz NextGen Event
With less than two weeks to go until Allianz NextGen, Paralympics Ireland is encouraging young people with a disability, along with their families, to come to the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena to try out a variety of Para sports and have the chance to meet Paralympian and World Champion Greta Streimikyte on the day. Taking place on Sunday, 30 […]
Job Opportunity: National Performance Director – Swim Ireland
Swim Ireland is seeking an ambitious and visionary National Performance Director to lead the future of high-performance aquatics on the island of Ireland. This senior leadership role oversees the full Performance Programme including Swimming, Para Swimming, Diving and Open Water, with a mission to drive international success at Olympic, Paralympic, World and European levels. The […]
Lisa Clancy Recognised Among Ireland’s Most Influential Women in Sport
Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy has been named in the 2025 Sport for Business 50 Women of Influence in Irish Sport, a recognition that reflects her long-standing commitment to leadership, equality and the advancement of Para sport in Ireland. Elected President in May 2025, Lisa brings a wealth of expertise shaped by senior roles across […]
Neasa Russell Highlights Leadership and Inclusion at Women in Sport Summit
The Sport Ireland Women in Sport Summit took place on Saturday, November 8th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown, bringing together more than 200 delegates from across the Irish sporting landscape. The event, themed “From Progress to Impact: Leading the Next Chapter for Women in Sport,” celebrated the collective effort driving greater representation, visibility, […]
Tom Williamson Named Para Triathlete of the Year at 2025 Triathlon Ireland Awards
Tom Williamson was crowned Para Triathlete of the Year at the 2025 Triathlon Ireland Awards, held on Saturday, 8th November at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin. Williamson received his award from Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy, in recognition of an outstanding season representing Ireland on the international stage. In October, Williamson delivered a […]
Don’t Miss Out: Allianz NextGen Dublin Just Around The Corner
Paralympics Ireland is proud to host the final instalment of the 2025 NextGen series on November 30th at the National Indoor Arena, offering aspiring Para athletes the chance to discover their Paralympic potential. Allianz NextGen is a one day opportunity to discover your Paralympic potential by exploring a variety of Paralympic sports. The event also offers […]
Irish Para Swimmers Ní Riain and Brady Celebrated at 2025 Swim Ireland Awards
Ireland’s top para swimmers were celebrated at the 2025 Swim Ireland Awards, held on Saturday evening at the Crowne Plaza, Blanchardstown, where the achievements of athletes across Irish aquatics were recognised following another exceptional season on the world stage. Róisín Ní Riain was named Para Swimmer of the Year, capping off an extraordinary season that […]
Para Athletes Set to Embrace ‘Ownership’ at Third Deloitte Aspire Weekend
Paralympics Ireland’s Aspire Programme, proudly supported by Deloitte, will host its third Aspire weekend on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th, at the Sport Ireland Institute and the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown. Bringing together a talented group of emerging Para athletes, this two day camp will focus on the theme of “Ownership”, helping participants strengthen […]
Paralympics Ireland Hosts Collaborative Sports Forum to Shape the Future of Para Sport
Paralympics Ireland brought together representatives from across Ireland’s sporting landscape last week for the Paralympics Ireland Sports Forum, an engaging and collaborative event focused on strengthening partnerships and advancing the Para sport pathway. The forum, attended by delegates from a wide range of National Governing Bodies and organisations, provided a platform for shared learning, open […]
