New European record for Greta Streimikyte in the T13 1500m Final
Greta Streimikyte knocked a second off her own European record yet was still just outside the medals in a thrilling T13 1500m final at a packed Stade de France. The UCD AC star threw down the gauntlet to the field in the first lap and was second when they went through the first 400m in […]
Two Irish records smashed in Para Cycling (track) this morning
Team Ireland was on fire this morning at the Para Cycling track at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome with two new Irish records on day three of the Paralympic Games. Ronan Grimes smashed his second Irish record of these Games. This time, the new record came in the Men’s C4 4000m Individual Pursuit qualifier with a time of 4:28.859. […]
Róisín Ní Riain’s silver medal amongst a number of great Team Ireland performances this afternoon in Paris
Róisín Ní Riain’s stunning Paralympic silver medal in the final of the Women’s S13 100m Backstroke was one of a number of great performances by Team Ireland this afternoon. Ní Riain stormed to second place in a time of 1:07.27 to win her maiden Paralympic medal. She said after the race, “I’m delighted with […]
Róisín Ní Riain wins silver for Team Ireland in S13 100m Backstroke
Róisín Ní Riain has won a stunning Paralympic silver medal in the final of the women’s S13 100m Backstroke at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. In doing so, the Limerick native becomes the first medallist for Team Ireland at these Games. The 19-year-old stormed to second place in a time of 1:07.27 to […]
New National record for Ronan Grimes in the Men’s C4-5 1000m para cycling (track)
Ronan Grimes took to the track at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome for the opening race on the second day of the Paralympic Games, and what a start it was. Competing in the qualifier for the Men’s C4-5 1000m Time Trial, Grimes posted a time of 1:05.521 a new national record and personal best. Grimes finished […]
Ní Riain places just outside the medals in Women’s S13 100m Butterfly Final
Róisín Ní Riain took to the La Défense stage tonight for the Women’s 100m Butterfly S13 Final. The Limerick native competing in her second Paralympic Games, reacted third quickest off the blocks. On the turn, Ní Riain was in fifth place, eventually finishing fourth in a time of 1:06.04, a mere .04 of a second […]
Ní Riain and Turner secure places in Finals on Day One of Team Ireland action in Paris
Róisín Ní Riain and Nicole Turner got Team Ireland’s Paralympics Swimming off to a flying start by securing their places in their respective Finals. Ní Riain came 4th in her S13 100m Butterfly Heat earlier today with a time of 1.06.40. Her final takes place this evening at 19.10 Irish time. Speaking in the […]
Key information for Irish fans travelling to Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
With less than a week until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Irish fans are putting their last preparations in place to travel to the French capital. Here is a list of useful information to help along the way. IRELAND HOUSE Celebrate Team Ireland O’Sullivan’s by the Mill is the home for […]
Minister Byrne and Sport Ireland wish Team Ireland the Best
Minister Thomas Byrne, Sport Ireland, and Paralympics Ireland wish Team Ireland the best at Paralympic Games As Team Ireland gears up for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne and Sport Ireland came together to extend their best wishes to Paralympics Ireland and the […]
Comerford and Judge to Fly Flag for Ireland
Paralympics Ireland have today confirmed that Orla Comerford and Colin Judge will carry the flag for Team Ireland at the Opening Ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Orla Comerford will compete in her third Paralympic Games after her debut appearance at the Rio 2016 Games. The T13 100m sprinter has been in electric […]
Paralympics Ireland Launches Futures Program for Paris 2024
Five athletes from five different sports will travel to the Paralympic Games in Paris from the 1st to the 4th of September as part of a new initiative supported by four-time Paralympic champion Michael McKillop. This “Futures Program” is designed to foster the development of athletes with strong potential to represent Team Ireland at the […]
Team Ireland Paris 2024 Competition Schedule
August 29th will mark the beginning of competition for Team Ireland at the Paralympic Games. 35 athletes will compete in 9 sports. Below is the daily schedule of when Irish athletes will be competing and where in Paris: Day 1 – August 29th Athlete Sport Competition Stage Event Time (PARIS) Event Time (IRISH) Location Kerrie […]
