Get Involved in Para Sport at Allianz Next Gen in Portlaoise
Are you or someone you know interested in getting active, trying new sports, and connecting with others in the Para sport community? Allianz Next Gen is coming to the Visually Impaired and Physical Disability (VIP) Hub in Portlaoise! Where: Portlaoise College When: Saturday, 13th September Time: 12:00 – 15:00 What to Expect Whether you’re trying […]
Rowing Ireland Announces Crews for 2025 World Rowing Championships
Rowing Ireland has confirmed its Para rowing line-up for the 2025 World Rowing Championships, taking place in Shanghai, China from 21st – 28th September. As the first World Championships following the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, this year’s entry reflects Rowing Ireland’s long-term investment in Paralympic sport, with a clear focus on athlete development for the […]
Double Paralympian Kerrie Leonard Announces Retirement from Archery
Kerrie Leonard, one of Ireland’s most accomplished Para archers and a two time Paralympian, has officially announced her retirement from international competition. Her departure marks the end of a distinguished career spanning over a decade at the highest level. Leonard, who began archery as a teenager following a spinal cord injury sustained in 1997, made […]
Strong showing from Para athletes at National Championships
The 2025 National Senior Track and Field Championships provided two days of top-class athletics competition, showcasing the best talent in the country at Morton Stadium. Three of Ireland’s world top‑five ranked Para athletes were in action across the weekend, delivering a series of impressive performances. On Saturday, Lana Sutton ran an excellent sub‑27 in a […]
Irish Para Athletics stars set to shine at 2025 National Championships
The 2025 National Senior Track and Field Championships take place this weekend (August 2nd and 3rd) at Morton Stadium in Dublin, with a number of our top Para athletics stars set to compete. With the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi fast approaching, this offers a significant opportunity to test themselves against the country’s […]
Paralympics Ireland Partners with Deloitte to Launch Podcast Series
Paralympics Ireland is proud to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast series, The Para Perspective, created in association with Deloitte. This six-part series shines a light on some of Ireland’s most exceptional Para-athletes, individuals who are pushing boundaries, achieving excellence, and redefining what’s possible in Irish Para sport. Each episode dives into the personal […]
Ireland Dominates Day Three with Double Gold and Medal Sweep in Para Table Tennis
Team Ireland delivered a powerhouse performance on Day Three of the European Para Youth Games, securing two magnificent gold medals in athletics and adding three hard fought medals in Para table tennis catapulting their overall medal tally to an impressive five. Para Athletics Mayo’s Damien Moyles built on his Day Two silver with a phenomenal […]
Medals and Strong Performances for Team Ireland on Day Two of EPYG
Day two at the European Para Youth Games saw two medals in athletics, solid progression in Para table tennis doubles, excellent performances in the pool and a resolute win from the wheelchair basketball team. Para Athletics There was great excitement in quick succession at the Enka Athletics Track with Ireland’s first two medals secured by Damien […]
Double Silver Medal Success for Moyles and Macken at the European Para Youth Games
There was great excitement in quick succession at the Enka Athletics Track on Day 2 of the European Para Youth Games with Ireland’s first two medals secured by Damien Moyles and Daire Macken. Damien Moyles led the charge in the T13 100m storming home in second place in a time of 11.86 seconds, a personal […]
Team Ireland Make Confident Start at European Para Youth Games in Istanbul
Team Ireland launched their European Para Youth Games (EPYG) campaign with a busy and exciting Day One in Istanbul, delivering standout performances across wheelchair basketball, Para swimming, and Para table tennis. Wheelchair Basketball Ireland’s wheelchair basketball squad got off to a flying start, edging out France 40 – 35 in a tightly contested opening game. […]
Sean Geoghegan Named Team Ireland Flag Bearer for Opening Ceremony of European Para Youth Games
Paralympics Ireland has announced Sean Geoghegan as the official flag bearer for Team Ireland at the opening ceremony of the European Para Youth Games (EPYG) 2025, taking place this evening in Istanbul, Turkey. He has been selected as Team Ireland’s flag bearer in recognition of his outstanding dedication, leadership, and positive influence within the team. […]
Para Swim Squad Join Ireland’s Top Talent for 2025 Summer Nationals in Dublin
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated events in Irish swimming as the Irish Summer National Youth & Senior Championships make their return to the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre in Dublin from 23rd to 27th July 2025. This premier five day competition will bring together the nation’s top swimmers aged 15 […]
