Mixed Class Para 100m Race Series Returns for 2026 Season
The Mixed Class Para 100m Race Series returns for 2026, building on its growing reputation as one of the most exciting initiatives in Irish Para athletics. Now entering its third year, the series continues to bring together Ireland’s leading male Para sprinters alongside emerging talent, creating a competitive and consistent platform across the domestic season. […]
Job Opportunity- Finance & Governance
Paralympics Ireland are seeking to hire a part-time Finance and Governance Officer to join our team. To apply email us at info@paralympics.ie with you CV and Cover Letter. The closing date for applications is Friday, May 8th. Job Description Finance and Governance Officer This is a fractional Finance and Governance role designed to strengthen the […]
Record investment of €28.5m in high performance sport announced for 2026
Paralympics Ireland has welcomed the announcement of a record €28.5 million investment in High Performance sport for 2026, a significant step in supporting Para athletes as preparations continue towards the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The funding, confirmed by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan and Minister of State for Sport Charlie McConalogue, […]
IWA Sport Becomes National Governing Body for Boccia in Ireland
IWA Sport has officially launched Boccia as the newest sport under its governance, marking an important step forward for disability sport in Ireland and creating new opportunities to grow one of the Paralympic movement’s most inclusive sports. The announcement was made on Sunday, April 19 at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, where athletes, volunteers, […]
Cork to Host IWBF EuroCup Group 4 Qualifiers This April
Cork will welcome some of Europe’s top wheelchair basketball clubs later this month, as Rebel Wheelers Multi-Sports Club hosts the IWBF EuroCup Group 4 Qualifiers from April 23–26, 2026. The tournament will see five leading clubs from across Europe compete over four days, with progression on the line in one of the sport’s most competitive […]
Para Cycling Squad Announced Ahead of Upcoming Road World Cups
Cycling Ireland has named the para-cycling athletes who will represent Ireland at two upcoming UCI Para-cycling Road World Cups. Riders will begin their campaign in Belgium from 28 April to 1 May, before travelling to Italy from 7 to 10 May. Both events will feature a strong Irish contingent competing across Road Race and Time […]
Sport Ireland Launches Survey to Support Inclusive Volunteering in Sport
Sport Ireland is inviting people across Ireland to take part in the first-ever Diversification of the Volunteer Base Survey, a key initiative aimed at strengthening and supporting the future of volunteering in sport. The survey forms part of a wider review of volunteer training needs, which will help inform the development of a national approach […]
Swim Ireland Announces Deloitte as Performance Programme Partner
Swim Ireland yesterday announced Deloitte as a new partner of its Performance Programme, marking an important collaboration in supporting Ireland’s high -performance swimmers and divers as they prepare for major international competition. This three year partnership, extending through to LA 2028 and beyond will see Deloitte play a pivotal role in advancing Swim Ireland’s Performance […]
IWA Fitness Inclusion Games Set to Return This May
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) has announced the return of its Fitness Inclusion Games, with the second edition set to take place on May 7th at the National Indoor Arena on the Sport Ireland Campus. The event will bring together 150 participants with physical disabilities from across Ireland for a dedicated day of inclusive fitness, […]
Irish Para Swimmers Set for Irish Open Test in Bangor
Ireland’s leading Para swimmers return to competition this week as the Irish Open Swimming Championships get underway at the Bangor Aurora Aquatics & Leisure Complex in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Taking place from 8–12 April, the five-day meet is the flagship event on the domestic calendar, bringing together Ireland’s top swimmers to compete for national titles […]
Paralympics Ireland Sports Forum Brings Para Sport Community Together
Paralympics Ireland welcomed members of the national Para sport community to the GAA National Games Development Centre on Tuesday for a highly engaging Spring Edition of the Paralympics Ireland Sports Forum. The day was opened by Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy, who welcomed attendees and set the tone for a programme focused on collaboration, shared […]
Paralympics Ireland Launch Faster Together/Níos Tapúla le Chéile
Paralympics Ireland has launched Faster Together – Níos Tapúla Le Chéile, a new initiative focused on developing a 4x100m Universal Relay programme for Ireland. The programme will begin in 2026, with a structured approach aimed at introducing the event to athletes and coaches, while laying the foundations for future international competition. The 4x100m Universal Relay […]
