UnParalleled: A Celebration of Ireland’s Paralympic Past
Paralympics Ireland is proud to announce UnParalleled: A Celebration of Ireland’s Paralympic Past, a commemorative event dedicated to recognising and honouring Ireland’s earliest Paralympians. Paralympics Ireland is seeking to connect with Paralympians who competed between 1960 and 1980, as well as family members, friends, or representatives of athletes from this era, to ensure they are included and […]
Paralympics Ireland Extends Condolences on the Passing of Charmaine Hooper
Paralympics Ireland extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charmaine Hooper. Charmaine was a highly respected leader within international Para sport and served as Chief Executive Officer of World Abilitysport. Over the course of her career, she played a significant role in the development and administration of Para sport, working across multiple impairment groups […]
First Place for Comerford at Scottish Athletics AP Indoor International
Double world champion Orla Comerford delivered another winning performance on the international stage this weekend, claiming victory in the Para 60m at the Scottish Athletics EAP Indoor International in Glasgow. Comerford crossed the line first in a time of 7.69 seconds, showcasing her speed and consistency early in the indoor season and continuing to build […]
Athletics Ireland and Paralympics Ireland present: NO BARRIERS – JUST SPEED
Athletics Ireland, in partnership with Paralympics Ireland, are delighted to present No Barriers – Just Speed, a dedicated coach-development masterclass focused on coaching elite and developing Para sprinters. This one-day event offers a unique opportunity for sprint coaches to deepen their understanding of Para sprinting, explore best-practice coaching approaches, and gain practical insight from a […]
Cycling Ireland is Seeking Female Tandem Pilots
Have you ever thought about becoming a tandem pilot? Cycling Ireland is inviting Expressions of Interest from female endurance cyclists who are curious about para-cycling and motivated to develop as tandem pilots within a high- performance development environment. This opportunity is aimed at riders with strong physical capacity and technical skills who want to […]
Building a Vision Impairment Classification Network for Para Sport
Para sport offers athletes with vision impairment the opportunity to compete, belong, and excel at the highest level. Behind every athlete’s journey, however, is a complex classification process that depends on accurate, timely, and informed medical evidence. To help address long standing challenges in this area, Paralympics Ireland and Vision Sports Ireland are working together […]
Positive Performances for Ireland’s Para Athletes on the Indoor Track
Ireland’s Para athletes delivered a series of impressive performances at the Athletics Ireland Indoor Games, held on Saturday 17 February at the National Indoor Arena, Dublin, as the indoor season continues to gather momentum. Orla Comerford produced solid runs on the indoor track, continuing a strong block of racing in recent days. Earlier in the […]
Rebel Wheelers Secure Seventh Straight IWA National Cup Title
Cork’s Rebel Wheelers continued their dominance of Irish wheelchair basketball last Friday night, claiming a seventh consecutive Irish Wheelchair Association National Cup with a hard-fought victory over South East Swifts at the National Basketball Arena. In front of a lively crowd in Tallaght, the final lived up to expectations, delivering a high-quality contest between two […]
Update on Paralympics Ireland’s Use of X
Paralympics Ireland regularly reviews how and where it communicates online to ensure its digital channels continue to reflect the values of the organisation and the Paralympic Movement. As part of a recent review, Paralympics Ireland has made the decision to discontinue posting on X (formerly Twitter). This reflects a considered assessment of how the platform […]
50 Days Until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games
There are now just 50 days to go until the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games get underway in Italy, with competition taking place from 6 – 15 March 2026 across Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo. As the countdown continues, the purpose and impact of the Paralympic Movement remain firmly in focus. Speaking ahead of the […]
Ireland’s Paralympic Stars Lead the 2026 HerSport Awards Nominations
The Her Sport Awards return for an eighth year, celebrating the women who defined a record breaking year for Irish sport. The awards honour the female athletes, teams, coaches and volunteers who continue to raise standards and inspire the next generation, while shining a spotlight on the role models driving visibility and opportunity for women […]
Paralympians Honoured at Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards
The 2025 Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards took place on Friday with a number of Paralympians among those celebrated during the ceremony. Every month, the publication recognises an athlete who has achieved excellence in their sport. This year, 15 winners were chosen with two sportswomen acknowledged in March, August and September. For the […]
