Sod Turned on Velodrome and Badminton Centre
Paralympics Ireland welcome the beginning of the new National Velodrome and Badminton Centre. The sod was officially turned at the Sport Ireland Campus by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy Charlie McConalogue and Sport Ireland CEO Dr. Úna May. The centre will […]
One Week to Go to Allianz NextGen Dublin
Just 7 days until Paralympics Ireland hosts the final instalment of the 2025 NextGen series! Join us on Sunday, 30 November, 11 – 3pm at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena for a unique opportunity to discover your Paralympic potential. Allianz NextGen is your chance to: Try a variety of Para sports including Para Athletics, […]
Vaughan’s European Para Table Tennis Run Ends at Quarterfinal Stage
Patrick Vaughan returned to the table on day three of the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, facing Great Britain’s Theo Bishop in the Men’s Singles Class 7 quarterfinals. Coming off a strong group-stage performance, Vaughan entered the knockout rounds with confidence, ready for a challenging encounter against one of the class’s top competitors. […]
Vaughan Through, Judge Exits at European Para Table Tennis Championships Day 2
Patrick Vaughan opened proceedings for Team Ireland on day two of the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden. His second group match pitted him against Austria’s Christian Scheiber, and Vaughan delivered a composed, confident performance throughout. He settled quickly, taking the first set 11–4. The second set was a much tighter affair, with […]
Team Ireland Delivers Strong Opening Day at European Para Table Tennis Championships
Team Ireland made a strong start at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden. Day 1 at the Helsingborg Arena featured three matches, with Judge and Vaughan securing an impressive three wins from three. Paralympian Colin Judge opened his campaign with a comprehensive victory over Krizander Magnussen of Norway, taking the match in […]
1000 Days to Go Until LA28: First Look at Paralympic Competition Schedule
LA28 has marked a major milestone: just 1,000 days until the Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Paralympic Games, the first ever to be held in Los Angeles. To celebrate, LA28 has released an initial preview of the Paralympic competition schedule, covering 23 sports and 560 medal events. “We’re excited to mark 1,000 days from the […]
Judge and Vaughan Set for European Para Table Tennis Championships in Sweden
Colin Judge and Patrick Vaughan will represent Ireland at the 2025 ITTF European Para Table Tennis Championships, taking place in Helsingborg, Sweden from 20 to 25 November 2025 Tokyo and Paris Paralympian Colin, a seasoned competitor with major international experience, and Patrick, one of Ireland’s emerging Para table tennis talents, will make up a focused […]
Greta Streimikyte Fronts This Year’s Allianz NextGen Event
With less than two weeks to go until Allianz NextGen, Paralympics Ireland is encouraging young people with a disability, along with their families, to come to the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena to try out a variety of Para sports and have the chance to meet Paralympian and World Champion Greta Streimikyte on the day. Taking place on Sunday, 30 […]
Job Opportunity: National Performance Director – Swim Ireland
Swim Ireland is seeking an ambitious and visionary National Performance Director to lead the future of high-performance aquatics on the island of Ireland. This senior leadership role oversees the full Performance Programme including Swimming, Para Swimming, Diving and Open Water, with a mission to drive international success at Olympic, Paralympic, World and European levels. The […]
Lisa Clancy Recognised Among Ireland’s Most Influential Women in Sport
Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy has been named in the 2025 Sport for Business 50 Women of Influence in Irish Sport, a recognition that reflects her long-standing commitment to leadership, equality and the advancement of Para sport in Ireland. Elected President in May 2025, Lisa brings a wealth of expertise shaped by senior roles across […]
Neasa Russell Highlights Leadership and Inclusion at Women in Sport Summit
The Sport Ireland Women in Sport Summit took place on Saturday, November 8th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown, bringing together more than 200 delegates from across the Irish sporting landscape. The event, themed “From Progress to Impact: Leading the Next Chapter for Women in Sport,” celebrated the collective effort driving greater representation, visibility, […]
Tom Williamson Named Para Triathlete of the Year at 2025 Triathlon Ireland Awards
Tom Williamson was crowned Para Triathlete of the Year at the 2025 Triathlon Ireland Awards, held on Saturday, 8th November at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin. Williamson received his award from Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy, in recognition of an outstanding season representing Ireland on the international stage. In October, Williamson delivered a […]
