Swim Ireland Recruiting Disability Pathway Coach
Swim Ireland is recruiting for the newly created position of Disability Pathway Coach. Reporting to the National Para Swimming Head Coach, the successful candidate will support the development and delivery of opportunities for swimmers with disabilities across the pathway. The role will involve working with coaches and club committees to promote inclusive practices, strengthen links […]
Ireland Set for Four Euroepan Finals on Final Day in Kocaeli
Ireland will have four swimmers in action on the final night of racing at the World Para Swimming European Championships in Kocaeli, with Róisín Ní Riain and Dearbhaile Brady returning to the blocks, while Luke O’Donoghue and Ellie Lynch prepare to make their European final debuts. Fresh off the back of winning her third European […]
Brady Brings the Curtain Down on Europeans with Bronze for Ireland
Dearbhaile Brady brought down the curtain on a hugely successful 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships by claiming bronze, securing her fourth medal of the week and Ireland’s seventh overall at the championships. Brady headed into tonight’s 100m Breaststroke (SB6) final ranked as the third-fastest qualifier. With three silver medals already to her name, the […]
Ní Riain and Brady Complete European Medal Hat Tricks in Kocaeli
Ireland’s medal haul continued to grow on day five of the World Para Swimming European Championships, with Róisín Ní Riain and Dearbhaile Brady each securing silver medals in Kocaeli. Róisín Ní Riain secured her third European medal of the week and Ireland’s fifth as she powered to silver in the 200m Individual Medley final (SM13). […]
Team Ireland Secure Five European Finals on Day Five
The penultimate morning of the World Para Swimming Championships was another strong one in Kocaeli, with Team Ireland securing five places in the finals. Following her European gold medal last night, Róisín Ní Riain was back on the blocks this morning for two events, competing in both the 200m Individual Medley (SM13) and 50m Freestyle […]
Ní Riain Reclaims European Crown; Brady Secures Second European Silver
Ireland had another successful night at the 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships as Róisín Ní Riain successfully defended her European 100m Backstroke (S13) title, while Dearbhaile Brady claimed a second silver medal of the week. Róisín Ní Riain retained her European title with a dominant performance in the 100m Backstroke (S13) final. The National […]
Ní Riain, Nic Brádaigh and Prenderville Join Brady for European Finals in Türkiye
Irish Para swimmers continued to impress at the 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships as Róisín Ní Riain, Síomha Nic Brádaigh, and Dylan Prenderville all advanced from their heat swims. Following her European silver medal last night, Róisín Ní Riain was back in the water to compete in the 100m Backstroke (S13), an event in […]
Ní Riain and Brady Claim European Silver as Team Ireland Shines in Kocaeli
Róisín Ní Riain and Dearbhaile Brady secured Ireland’s first medals of the 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships, with both swimmers claiming silver on a stunning night for Team Ireland in Kocaeli. Róisín Ní Riain took to the European stage this evening to compete in the 100m Freestyle (S13), an event that is not included […]
Three Irish Swimmers Advance to European Finals in Kocaeli
The 2026 World Para Swimming Championships reached the halfway point this morning in Kocaeli, with all three Irish para swimmers competing in the heats advancing to tonight’s finals. Following last night’s European final, Róisín Ní Riain was back on the blocks to compete in the 100m Freestyle (S13) heats. The Limerick native had a productive […]
Ní Riain Fourth in Europe as Scully Shines on Championship Debut
Irish Para swimmers featured in two finals on night two of the World Para Swimming European Championships in Kocaeli, Türkiye, as Róisín Ní Riain and Emersyn Scully continued their championship campaigns on the European stage. Paralympian Róisín Ní Riain returned to the blocks this evening to compete in the 100m Breaststroke Final (SB13). The National […]
Double Delight for Ireland as Ní Riain and Scully Reach European Finals
The second morning of the 2026 World Para Swimming Championships saw both Róisín Ní Riain and Emersyn Scully advance to tonight’s finals in Kocaeli, Türkiye. Ní Riain made her first appearance of the week, while Scully was making her international debut for Ireland. Ní Riain, competing in the first of six events this week, headed […]
Greenan and Sharpe Claim Second Silver in Huntsville
Sinead Greenan and pilot Alice Sharpe claimed their second silver medal of the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships in the Women’s B road race on Monday, bringing Ireland’s final medal tally in Huntsville, Alabama, to four. Greenan and Sharpe completed the 82.8 km race in 2:03:30, the same time as Great Britain’s […]
