Ní Riain Sets New European Record at McCullagh International
Róisín Ní Riain set a new European record in the S13 50m Backstroke at the McCullagh International Meet on 21 February at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. The University of Limerick Sports Scholarship student clocked 30.71 seconds, breaking the previous European record of 30.72 which had stood since 2016. Ní Riain is a […]
Action Packed Para Athletics Academy Day at Sport Ireland Institute
The Sport Ireland Institute was a hive of activity on Saturday 21 February, as the Para Athletics Academy delivered a comprehensive day of athlete development, education, and classification, bringing together athletes, coaches, and practitioners from across the country. The Academy featured four key strands designed to support the continued growth of Para athletics in Ireland. […]
Sport Ireland Launches National Survey on Experiences of Sports Officials
Sport Ireland has launched the first national survey examining behaviours toward sports officials across Irish sport, as part of ongoing efforts to better understand and support the officiating community. Players, coaches, and spectators who have interacted with a sports official during a competition or game over the past season are encouraged to take part in […]
Paralympics Ireland’s Aspire Programme Returns for Second Year
The Paralympics Ireland Aspire Programme, proudly supported by Deloitte, officially entered its second year this weekend, as athletes gathered at the Sport Ireland Campus and Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown for the first development camp of the 2026 cohort. Designed to support emerging athletes with Paralympic potential, the Aspire Programme continues to play a vital role in […]
Nine Medals for Irish Players at Malmö Para Open 2026
Nine Irish players delivered an impressive performance at the Malmö Para Open, which took place from 6–8 February 2026 in Sweden, bringing home a total of nine medals across doubles, performance classes, youth events, and individual competition. The team travelled under the guidance of Para Head Coach Sam Logue, supported by Dave Cunningham and Eoin […]
UnParalleled: A Celebration of Ireland’s Paralympic Past
Paralympics Ireland is proud to announce UnParalleled: A Celebration of Ireland’s Paralympic Past, a commemorative event dedicated to recognising and honouring Ireland’s earliest Paralympians. Paralympics Ireland is seeking to connect with Paralympians who competed between 1960 and 1980, as well as family members, friends, or representatives of athletes from this era, to ensure they are included and […]
Paralympics Ireland Extends Condolences on the Passing of Charmaine Hooper
Paralympics Ireland extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Charmaine Hooper. Charmaine was a highly respected leader within international Para sport and served as Chief Executive Officer of World Abilitysport. Over the course of her career, she played a significant role in the development and administration of Para sport, working across multiple impairment groups […]
First Place for Comerford at Scottish Athletics AP Indoor International
Double world champion Orla Comerford delivered another winning performance on the international stage this weekend, claiming victory in the Para 60m at the Scottish Athletics EAP Indoor International in Glasgow. Comerford crossed the line first in a time of 7.69 seconds, showcasing her speed and consistency early in the indoor season and continuing to build […]
Athletics Ireland and Paralympics Ireland present: NO BARRIERS – JUST SPEED
Athletics Ireland, in partnership with Paralympics Ireland, are delighted to present No Barriers – Just Speed, a dedicated coach-development masterclass focused on coaching elite and developing Para sprinters. This one-day event offers a unique opportunity for sprint coaches to deepen their understanding of Para sprinting, explore best-practice coaching approaches, and gain practical insight from a […]
Cycling Ireland is Seeking Female Tandem Pilots
Have you ever thought about becoming a tandem pilot? Cycling Ireland is inviting Expressions of Interest from female endurance cyclists who are curious about Para cycling and motivated to develop as tandem pilots within a high- performance development environment. This opportunity is aimed at riders with strong physical capacity and technical skills who want […]
Building a Vision Impairment Classification Network for Para Sport
Para sport offers athletes with vision impairment the opportunity to compete, belong, and excel at the highest level. Behind every athlete’s journey, however, is a complex classification process that depends on accurate, timely, and informed medical evidence. To help address long standing challenges in this area, Paralympics Ireland and Vision Sports Ireland are working together […]
Positive Performances for Ireland’s Para Athletes on the Indoor Track
Ireland’s Para athletes delivered a series of impressive performances at the Athletics Ireland Indoor Games, held on Saturday 17 February at the National Indoor Arena, Dublin, as the indoor season continues to gather momentum. Orla Comerford produced solid runs on the indoor track, continuing a strong block of racing in recent days. Earlier in the […]
