Patrice Dockery: Leading the Way
As Vice President of Paralympics Ireland and a six-time Paralympian, Patrice Dockery is one of Ireland’s most respected figures within the Paralympic movement. Representing Ireland across six Paralympic Games and competing internationally for more than two decades, Dockery enjoyed a remarkable career at the highest level of Para athletics before continuing her involvement in sport […]
Irish Team Set for Tbilisi 2026 European Open Championships
Six Irish athletes are preparing to compete at the World Para Powerlifting European Open Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, which take place from 6–11 March 2026. The competition will see 196 athletes from 27 nations contest 20 medal events across the week, making it one of the key events on the international Para powerlifting calendar this […]
Women In Sport Week 2026
Paralympics Ireland is proud to support Women in Sport Week 2026, taking place from March 2 to March 8, as part of a nationwide celebration of the women and girls who shape sport at every level across Ireland. Led by Sport Ireland and supported by National Governing Bodies and sporting organisations nationwide, Women in Sport […]
Para Athletes Deliver Strong Performances at National Indoor Championships
Irish Para athletes showcased their talent across track and field at the National Indoor Championships this weekend at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, delivering personal bests, strong championship performances, and valuable early season racing experience. On the track, double world champion Orla Comerford (Raheny Shamrock A.C.) delivered a strong series of runs in the […]
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 […]
