Para Athletes to Compete at National Senior Indoor Championships
The biggest names in Irish athletics are gearing up for an exciting weekend of competition as the 2025 National Senior Indoor Championships take centre stage on February 22nd and 23rd. This highly anticipated event will bring together the country’s best track and field athletes as they battle for national titles and showcase their talent on […]
Paralympic Swimmers and Pathway Athletes in Action at McCullagh International Meet
The 2025 McCullagh International Open Meet takes place at the Aurora Sports & Leisure Centre in Bangor, Northern Ireland, from Friday, February 21st, to Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. The event hosted by Swim Ireland in association with Swim Ulster, is a prestigious event and a key fixture on the swimming competition calendar. Named after Dr. […]
Irish Riders Sarah Slattery and Katie Reilly in Competition at CHI AL SHAQAB in Doha
Ireland is proudly represented at the prestigious CHI AL SHAQAB in Doha by two talented equestrians, Paralympian Sarah Slattery and Katie Reilly, alongside their powerful mares, Savona and Keystone Dawn Chorus (Lottie). CHI AL SHAQAB is a premier equestrian event held annually at the Al Shaqab Equestrian Center in Doha, Qatar. Established in 2014, it […]
Vision Sports Awareness Training
Vision Sports Ireland is hosting a series of Vision Sports Awareness Training sessions designed for coaches, volunteers, and teachers who want to make sports and physical activities more inclusive for individuals with vision impairments. February 18/7:00pm – 8:30 pm April 22/7:00pm – 8:30pm June 17/7:00 pm – 8:30pm A range of sports designed for individuals […]
Róisín Ní Riain Announced as Grand Marshal for Limerick’s St Patrick’s Day Parade
Double Paralympic medallist Róisín Ní Riain has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s theme, “A More Fun Limerick,” will celebrate the city’s vibrant spirit with a festival full of joy, creativity, and community fun. Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, expressed his excitement to have Róisín spearhead […]
Chloe MacCombe Wins Gold in Abu Dhabi
The 2025 World Cup race in Abu Dhabi kicked off the crucial Paralympic cycle, offering athletes their first shot at racking up points for LA2028 qualification. Chloe MacCombe and her guide Aoibh Clarke dominated the Women’s PTVI category with a stellar performance across all disciplines. The duo set the pace early, exiting the swim in […]
Para Athletics Academy Members Gain Key Insights at Sport Ireland Institute
Members of the Para-Athletics Academy were welcomed to the Sport Ireland Institute to take part in a day of testing, training and life skills as part of their progression in the programme which was launched in March last year. Academy members participated in athletic testing to evaluate their performance, track their progress, and establish a baseline […]
MacCombe Set to Compete at World Triathlon Para Cup in Abu Dhabi
The 2025 Triathlon season kicks off this weekend in Abu Dhabi, where a brand-new course will challenge the world’s best athletes. Among the competitors are Paralympian Chloe MacCombe and her guide Aoibh Clarke. MacCombe made her Paralympic debut at the Paris Games in 2024. Taking place on 15–16 February, this season opener in the United […]
Allianz announced as Top Sponsor of Paralympics Ireland and the Olympic Federation of Ireland
Allianz, one of the long-standing supporters of sport in Ireland, has been announced today as the new top sponsor and partner of Paralympics Ireland and the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI), marking another milestone in Allianz’s commitment to fostering sporting excellence and inspiring the next generation of Irish athletes. Having been a partner to […]
Geraldine McTavish Appointed as Disability in Sport Lead at Sport Ireland
Geraldine McTavish has been appointed as the new Disability in Sport Lead for Sport Ireland marking their continued commitment to inclusivity for all in Irish sport. With a proven track record in equity, diversity, and inclusion, McTavish is set to bring transformative change to the landscape of Irish sport. McTavish has long been an advocate […]
Athlone to Host the Post Primary Schools Future Stars Indoor Athletics Festival
The Post Primary Schools Future Stars Indoor Athletics Festival is set to take place at the Athlone International Indoor Arena on Wednesday 29th of January 2025. The event has 343 entrants for the multi discipline competition. Events on the day will include: Para Potential 60m Diversity Games 60m Diversity Games Endurance Race (600m/800m) Diversity Games 200m […]
Irish Sailing Watersports Inclusion Games Coming to Malahide Yacht Club in 2025
Irish Sailing and Malahide Yacht Club have announced that the Irish Sailing Watersports Inclusion Games will take place at Malahide Yacht Club on the 5th and 6th of July 2025. This award-winning event, now in its seventh year, is a multi-watersports celebration designed to be accessible to individuals of all abilities and disabilities—including those with […]
