Three Time Paralympian Nicole Turner Calls Time on Swimming Career
Irish Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has announced her retirement, bringing an extraordinary career in competitive swimming to a close. A Paralympic silver medallist and multiple-time international medallist, Nicole leaves the sport as one of Ireland’s most celebrated athletes. Nicole initially took up swimming to follow in the footsteps of her two older brothers, but her […]
Ní Ríain, Dunlevy, and Kelly in Contention for Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year
Paralympic medallists Róisín Ní Ríain, Katie George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly are in the mix once again to claim a top honour today, the Irish Times Sportswomen of the Year Award. The awards will take place at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin this afternoon, bringing together some of the country’s top athletes. This year’s event […]
Ní Ríain, Dunlevy and Kelly Win Big at 2024 RTÉ Sport Awards
One of the most anticipated events in the Irish sporting calendar, the RTE Sports Awards took place yesterday evening, celebrating the exceptional achievements and stories of athletes who have made their mark over the past year. From historic victories on the global stage to standout performances that captured the nation’s heart, this year’s awards brought […]
Irish Para Swimmers in Action at 2024 Irish Winter Championships
The 2024 Irish Winter Championships (25m) got underway yesterday at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Over 500 swimmers from 80 clubs will battle it out for national honours over three days of racing. Included in that 500 are two Paralympians, Róisín Ní Ríain and Dearbhaile Brady. Double Paralympic medallist Róisín Ní Ríain […]
Paralympics Ireland Sponsors Nominated for Prestigious ESA Awards
A number of Paralympics Ireland sponsors have been shortlisted for the 2025 European Sponsorship Association Awards. PTSB, Allianz and Aer Lingus have been nominated across seven categories including a nod for PTSB and Allianz in Best Sport Sponsorship. The European Sponsorship Association Awards (ESA Awards) is the perfect showcase for best in class campaigns that cover the […]
Expression of Interest for Para-Cycling Team
Following the success of Irish athletes competing internationally this season, including at the Paralympic Games in Paris and at the UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships, Cycling Ireland has opened expressions of interest for athletes interested in joining the programme working towards the 2028 LA Paralympics. Cycling Ireland is looking for new athletes, aged 14 […]
Paralympics Among Top Sport Searches for 2024
‘Paralympics’ was among the top Google sport searches in Ireland in 2024. The Paralympic Games took place from August 28th to September 9th in Paris attracting thousands of Irish fans to the French capital. 35 athletes represented Team Ireland at the Games across nine sports; archery, athletics, cycling, equestrian, rowing, swimming, table tennis and triathlon. […]
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly Nominaterd for RTÉ Sport Team of the Year
RTÉ Sport has revealed the nine nominees for the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year award ahead of next week’s awards ceremony, which includes Paralympic Champions Katie-George Dunlevy and pilot Linda Kelly. At the Paralympic Games this summer, Dunlevy and Kelly secured a gold medal in the women’s B individual time trial and silver in […]
Dunlevy and Ní Riain Nominated for 2024 RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Katie-George Dunlevy and Róisín Ní Riain have both been nominated for the 2024 RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year Awards after their standout performances at the Paralympic Games this summer. The pair brought home five of Team Ireland’s six medals. Dunlevy secured a gold medal in the women’s B individual time trial and two silver medals: […]
Róisín Ní Riain Nominated for 2024 RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year Award
Double Paralympic medallist Róisín Ní Riain has been nominated for the RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year Award for the second year in a row. The National Centre Limerick swimmer is part of a strong shortlist of six athletes which includes Olympic sailor Eve McMahon and boxer Kyla Doyle. At just 16 years old, […]
“So What?” – Jason Smyth on Paralympics Ireland Aim to Leave a Lasting Legacy
As the year of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games nears its close, focus now turns to the future. As Paralympics Ireland prepares to unveil a new strategy in 2025, one question is driving the conversation: so what? What impact can the Paralympic movement have beyond the Games? How can the platform of Paris 2024 have […]
Active Disability Ireland to Host Annual Conference
Active Disability Ireland will host their annual conference on Thursday, December 5th in the Radisson Blu, Athlone centred around the theme of Increasing Profile and Visibility. The conference, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 4.15 p.m., will include several sessions, including ‘A Human Perspective’, ‘Disability Sport Profiling’, and ‘An Educational Perspective’. The event will […]
