Irish Para Athletics Team Named to Represent Ireland at Paralympic Games
The Para athletics team that will represent Ireland at the Paralympic Games this summer has been announced today. A five person Para athletics team will fly to Paris for the Games which take place from August 28 to September 8. The addition of these five athletes brings the team size to 12 named so far […]
PTSB NextGen Community Series
Paralympics Ireland and PTSB are delighted to bring to you season two of NextGen. The second iteration of the PTSB NextGen the Community Series programme is focused on learning more about para sport and what opportunities are in your local community in the build-up to the Paralympic Games in Paris. Do you have an eligible visual, […]
Ministers and Team Ireland Athletes Welcomed to Iveagh House to Promote Travel Advice Ahead of Paris 2024
Irish Para athletes, staff and board members were welcomed at Iveagh House yesterday along with their Olympic counterparts to promote the Department of Foreign Affairs’ ‘Make the Right Memories’ safe travel messaging ahead of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister of State for European Affairs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD […]
Podium Place for MacCombe and Sands in Montreal as Paris Qualification Window Closes
The Paris Paralympic qualification period came to a close with one final opportunity for athletes to secure a slot at the 2024 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal Canada. Team Ireland were strongly represented by Tom Williamson competing in the PTS5 category, Donnacha McCarthy and guide Sean Husband in the PTVI men’s race and Chloe MacCombe […]
Three Medals for Irish Para Powerlifters at Para Powerlifting World Cup
Irish Para powerlifting continues to succeed with three athletes returning home from the World Cup with medals. The Para Powerlifting World Cup took place from June 20th-26th, with six Irish athletes in action in Tbilisi, Georgia. Cork native, Ruairi Devlin competed in the Next Gen Up to 72kg Category. Devlin set a new lifetime best, […]
Allianz Announced as the Official Broadcast Sponsor of RTÉ’s Coverage for Paris 2024
Allianz has announced an exclusive sponsorship deal with RTÉ, becoming the official broadcast sponsor for the coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic and Olympic Games. This exciting partnership, brokered by Starcom, will bring Irish viewers closer to the action and excitement of the Games, showcasing the inspiring journeys of athletes as they strive for glory […]
Job Opportunity: Boccia Ireland Head Coach
Together with Boccia Ireland, Paralympics Ireland are recruiting for the role of Boccia Head Coach. This role is supported by Sport Ireland and part of the High-Performance Coach Apprentice Scheme. As the Head Coach, your primary responsibility is to lead the development and performance progress of Boccia athletes at national and international level. You will […]
Cava and MacCombe Both Secure Gold in Swansea
Both Cassie Cava and Chloe MacCombe, along with her guide for the race Eimear Nicholls, were in winning form this weekend at the 2024 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea. Cava dominated the PTS3 race from the gun, producing the fastest swim split of the field by over 3 minutes. She held her lead through five […]
Turner, Dunlevy and McCrystal to Star in “Path to Paris” Documentary
Nicole Turner, Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal will be hitting television screens in every home in Ireland over the next few weeks as part of the documentary series “Path to Paris”. The series, filmed and directed by Darragh Bambrick follows Ireland’s top medal prospects on their journey to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic and […]
Irish Para Powerlifters Ready for World Cup With Eyes Fixed on Paralympic Games
With the first of the Irish contingency competing on June 22nd, Cork man, Ruairi Devlin will be entering his first World Cup and his third international competition overall. Last time out, Devlin set a new lifetime best, claiming a gold medal in the Next Gen category in the process at the World Championships in Dubai […]
Tiarnán O’ Donnell Wins Second International Medal in Poland
Tiarnán O’Donnell picked up his second World Cup silver medal of the season in the PR2 Men’s single sculls at the at the final World Cup of the 2024 season in Poznan, Poland. Limerick’s Tiarnán O’Donnell took home the silverware again after another strong performance in the PR2 Men’s Single Sculls. Moving into second place […]
Vereker and McLaughlin Victorious at Para-cycling Road National Championships
The first of the 2024 Para-cycling National Championships took place on Saturday, 15th of June. The Road National Championships were held in Corkagh Park, Co. Dublin and attracted large entries. Riders and supporters were on site from early morning, and despite one or two showers the rain held off, making for a great day. The […]
