John McGuinness RIP
It is with great sadness that Paralympics Ireland have learned of the passing of two time Paralympian John McGuinness. John represented Ireland at the Paralympic Games in both Seoul and Barcelona. He was the winner of three Paralympic medals, all coming in Seoul but from two sports as he claimed a silver medal in the […]
Allianz NextGen Dublin Event Kicks Off Sport Ireland Disability in Sport Week 2025
Paralympics Ireland successfully hosted the final Allianz NextGen event of 2025 on Sunday, November 30th at the National Indoor Arena, Dublin, welcoming aspiring Para athletes and families from across the country for a day of discovery, participation, and possibility. The Dublin showcase marked the culmination of this year’s regional NextGen series designed to identify and […]
Sport Ireland Launches Inaugural National Disability in Sport Week 2025
Sport Ireland has today launched the inaugural National Disability in Sport Week, a landmark initiative celebrating the contribution of people with disabilities across every level of Irish sport — from participation to high-performance, from coaching to volunteering, and from community clubs to national organisations. Running from December 1st – 7th, the week-long programme aims to […]
Paralympics Ireland Celebrates Launch of Ireland’s First VIP Sports Hub in Laois
Paralympics Ireland was delighted to attend the official launch of The Vision Impaired & Physical Disability (VIP) Hub in Portlaoise a historic milestone that sees Ireland’s first dedicated community sports hub for people with visual impairments and physical disabilities brought to life by Laois Sports Partnership. The event marks the culmination of years of collaboration […]
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 […]
