Ní Riain Wins Fourth Medal at Para Swimming World Championships
Ní Riain continued her impressive form at the Para Swimming World Championships touching home in second place in her 400m Freestyle final to claim her fourth medal. Additionally, her time of 4:37.39 was also a personal best that she has been chasing. Speaking after her win Ní Riain said: “I’m really happy with that swim […]
Third Medal for Ní Riain at Para Swimming World Championships
Róisín Ní Riain picked up her third medal in as many finals this evening at the Para Swimming World Championships in Singapore, this time silver in the S13 100m Backstroke. She powered home to touch the wall second with a time of 1:06.26 after American Gia Pergolini (1:05.49) setting a new personal best in the […]
Ní Riain Wins Second Medal of World Championships
After her bronze medal success on day one, Ní Riain was back in the pool to stake her claim in the SB13 100m Breaststroke final. Competing from lane three, Ni Riain initially touched the wall in third place, trailing Olivia Chambers of the United States and Marian Polo Lopez of Spain. However, the Limerick swimmer […]
Ní Riain Opens Team Ireland’s Medal Tally with Bronze Finish
The 2025 Para Swimming World Championships got underway today with an exciting opening day of action, as Ireland’s athletes delivered determined performances in the pool and set the tone for the week ahead. Síomha Nic Brádaigh marked her World Championships debut with a superb personal best, clocking 03:25.82 to secure 6th place Double Paralympic medallist […]
Team Ireland Set to Take the World Stage in Singapore
The Irish Para Swimming team will begin competition tomorrow at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore. The Championships, which run from 21 to 27 September at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, will feature more than 600 athletes from over 60 nations and will be hosted in Asia for the first time. Ireland will be […]
Team Ireland deliver strong results at Para Dressage European Championships
The 2025 FEI Para Dressage European Championships took place in Ermelo, the Netherlands, over the weekend, with Team Ireland delivering a series of strong performances. The team, consisting of Paralympian Jessica McKenna alongside Katie Reilly, Clodagh Walsh and Angela Lyons, finished 8th overall in a highly competitive field. On Saturday, McKenna and D.C.I Cerruti were […]
Government Launches National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People
The Government unveiled the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 — a landmark step towards building a more equal and inclusive Ireland. As the first strategy published since Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), it sets out a clear vision for strengthening rights and creating […]
Dunlevy and Kelly Seal Road Race World Championship and Time Trial Double
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly have successfully defended their World Championship title at the UCI Para-cycling World Championships in Ronse, Belgium. Having retained their Time-Trial title on Friday, the pair took on the Women’s B Road Race on Sunday. Having battled more tough conditions and mechanical issues, the pair fought hard to catch the Polish […]
Dunlevy and Kelly Successfully Defend World Championship Title
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly have successfully defended their World Championship title at the UCI Para-cycling World Championships in Ronse, Belgium. The Irish pairing finished in 30:04.68, beating second place GB tandem pair by 30 seconds, battling tough winds throughout. Dunlevy and Kelly won Gold at last year’s Paralympic Games in Paris, as well as […]
Para Swimming Team Announced Ahead of 2025 World Championships in Singapore
Paralympics Ireland today announced the athletes who will represent Ireland at the upcoming World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, which will take place from 21 to 27 September 2025 at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. The Irish team brings together a blend of proven international performers and new talent: Róisín Ní Riain (S13/SB13/SM13) Double Paralympic medallist at Paris 2024 and […]
Irish Riders Ready for UCI Para-cycling World Championships in Belgium
A team of six riders will proudly represent Ireland this week at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Belgium. Dunlevy & Kelly Aim to Defend World Titles Reigning World Champions Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly return to the world stage with their sights set on defending their tandem titles.The duo enjoyed a historic 2024, […]
Team Ireland Announced for 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
The Para athletics team that will represent Ireland at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi has been officially announced today. The Championships will take place from 27 September to 5 October at the historic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which is set to host more than 1,000 athletes competing across 186 medal events. Among […]
