Survey: Help Shape Future of Paralympics Ireland
Paralympics Ireland is asking for your help in shaping the future of our organisation encompassing the journey to the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Games. Paralympics Ireland is currently in the process of developing a new strategy to guide us through the coming years, and your voice is key to ensuring we create an impactful […]
Young Athletes Shine at the Final PTSB NextGen Community Series Event of 2024
The final PTSB NextGen Community Series event of 2024 took place today at the National Indoor Arena in Dublin. The events are aimed to help young athletes with a disability uncover their Paralympic potential by trying out a variety of Para sports, including boccia, cycling, athletics, and table tennis. Paralympians Kerrie Leonard (Para archery) and […]
Job Opportunity: Disability in Sport Lead (Sport Ireland)
Sport Ireland have announced they are recruiting for a new role, Disability in Sport Lead, a pivotal position aimed at enhancing opportunities and accessibility for disabled people in sport. This key role underscores Sport Ireland’s commitment to promoting disability inclusion in sport and will play a central part in delivering on the organization’s strategic objectives. […]
Irish Paralympic Team Welcomed by President Higgins
The Irish Paralympic Team were welcomed today to Áras an Uachtarán by president, Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina. The Paralympic team that represented Ireland at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games reassembled at the Áras at the request of the President to officially acknowledge the achievements of the Team in Paris throughout the Summer. […]
Paralympian Martin Gordon Announces his Retirement from Para-Cycling
Sligo native Martin Gordon has made the decision to call time on his Para cycling career which has spanned two Paralympic Games. The sprint specialist most recently competed at Paris 2024. Gordon lost his sight at the age of 17 due to an unexpected complication relating to glaucoma. His Para cycling journey began when he […]
Former Paralympian Joe Geraghty Named as New President of Vision Sports Ireland
Paralympian and co-founding member of Vision Sports Ireland, Joe Geraghty, has been named as the new President of Vision Sports Ireland. As an athlete he has won eight Irish national track titles as well as winning three UK national gold medals from 1981 to 1985. In 1983 he won silver at 5000m at the IBSA […]
Ellen Keane Inducted into Swim Ireland Hall of Fame
The Swim Ireland Awards which took place on Friday evening at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel in Meath and three Irish Paralympians won big on the night coming away with three of the accolades handed out on the night. Róisín Ní Riain was named as one of the Swim Ireland Athletes of the Year while Ellen […]
Government to Double Investment to €220 Million under National Sports Policy 2018-2027
The Government, in collaboration with the Sports Leadership Group has launched the latest Sports Action Plan, which outlines a roadmap for Irish sport through to the end of the National Sports Policy in 2027. This updated Sports Action Plan plan focuses on advancing the development and success of sport in Ireland featuring 47 initiatives spread […]
Paralympics Ireland Celebrates Paris 2024 at Awards Gala
Team Ireland gathered once again in the RDS for the Paralympics Ireland Paris 2024 Ball, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of all those involved in the success of the Paralympic Games this summer. Over 250 guests including Minister of State at the Department of Sport Thomas Byrne, family, and friends attended on the night […]
PTSB NextGen the Community Series Visits MTU Tralee
MTU Tralee hosted Paralympics Ireland for another PTSB NextGen Community Series event on Friday 18th of October. Attendees had the exciting opportunity to try out a variety of activities, including para powerlifting, cycling, badminton, rowing, and throwing events. Participants also engaged in speed testing and various physical assessments, allowing them to explore their strengths and […]
Three Top Ten Finishes for Irish Athletes at 2024 World Triathlon Para Championships
There was strong showing from Irish athletes at the 2024 World Triathlon Para Championships in Spain this weekend. Ireland was represented across three events with Paralympian Judith MacCombe coming closest to the podium missing out on 3rd place by an agonising 5 seconds. Judith MacCombe and Eimear Nicholls (guide) claimed 4th place 5 seconds off […]
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly named Irish Times Sportswomen of the Month for September
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly are the Irish Times Sportswoman award for September. Competing in Paris and Zurich was not an easy path for the pair with numerous injuries and illnesses. In early May, they crashed during a World Cup race in Belgium, leaving Dunlevy badly bruised and with a hand injury, while Kelly suffered […]
