Irish Tandems Claim Double Podium at UCI Para cycling World Cup in Italy
Irish para cyclists were in World Cup action again this past weekend when they travelled to Abruzzo, Italy. The hand bikes of Allister MacSorley and Steven McGowan were on course first when racing got underway on Thursday the 7th of May. Both Development Squad athletes put in solid performances in the Individual Time Trial, with […]
Cathy Dunne-Fitzpatrick RIP
Paralympics Ireland is saddened to learn of the passing of four time Paralympian Cathy Dunne-Fitzpatrick, who represented Ireland across four Paralympic Games, winning two medals at the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games. Cathy represented Ireland at the 1980, 1984, 1988 and 1992 Games, competing in athletics across a range of field events including discus, shot put, […]
Irish Squad in Action as Para Swimming World Series Berlin Begins
Ireland will be represented by an eleven-strong squad at the Para Swimming World Series Berlin, taking place from 7–9 May in the German capital. The competition marks an exciting new chapter for the Berlin meet, with the 2026 edition introducing a dedicated World Series format for the first time. Traditionally integrated into a wider swimming […]
Paralympian and Irish Disability Leader take centre stage at MET Gala
The Met Gala is often viewed as one of the most exclusive nights in fashion. This year, it also became an important moment for accessibility and disability inclusion when a Paralympian and Irish Disability Rights Leader took centre stage. Irish writer, educator, accessibility consultant and CEO of Tilting the Lens, Sinéad Burke, and her team […]
Multiple Medals for Para Cyclists at UCI World Cup
Irish Para cyclists made an impressive start to their 2026 UCI Para-cycling World Cup campaign last week in Gistel, Belgium, securing multiple podium finishes across a strong international field. A combined squad of emerging and experienced riders represented Ireland, delivering a series of standout performances throughout the competition. Racing began on Tuesday, April 28th with […]
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. […]
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 […]
