Paralympics Ireland’s Aspire Programme supported by Deloitte is set to host its highly anticipated first Performance Pathway Camp on Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th, bringing together a dynamic group of emerging athletes for a weekend of education, connection, and personal development.
The event will take place at the Sport Ireland Institute on the Sport Ireland Campus and the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown.
This immersive two-day camp forms a cornerstone of Paralympics Ireland’s Aspire Programme, which is designed to support athletes in building not just their sporting performance, but also their personal growth and long-term wellbeing. The programme is proudly supported by Deloitte as part of their partnership with Paralympics Ireland.
Participants will engage in a variety of sessions, including a powerful experience with The True Athlete Project, where athletes are encouraged to bring a meaningful piece of sporting memorabilia (excluding medals or trophies) to deepen the reflective aspect of the programme.
These elements have been thoughtfully designed to enrich the weekend’s sessions and to help athletes articulate their values, assess their development, and begin planning how they’ll best utilise the programme’s support.
The athletes on the programme are:
- Lana Sutton – Para Athletics
- Cathal Ryan – Para Athletics
- Brandon Ballard – Para Athletics
- Alister MacSorley – Para Cycling
- Cormac O’Callaghan – Para Cycling
- Ciaran O’Toole – Para Cycling
- Katie Reilly – Para Equestrian
- Elsie Friel – Para Triathlon
- Sadhbh Ni Laoighaire Sutker – Para Rowing
- Niamh Buckley – Para Powerlifting
- Sean Hughes – Para Powerlifting
- Casey Fitzgerald – Para Powerlifting
- Luke O’Donoghue – Para Swimming
- Luke Brennan – Para Swimming
- Ellie Lynch – Para Swimming
- Patrick Vaughan – Para Table Tennis
Speaking about the programme, Brian Hughes, Paralympics Ireland’s Pathway Lead, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome the Aspire Athletes to the Sport Ireland Campus for the first weekend of what is going to be a really exciting programme. This camp is more than a weekend — it is a catalyst for long-term personal and athletic growth. The Aspire Programme is about building the whole athlete, helping them discover their values and connect with a supportive community that understands the journey they’re on. We’re proud to provide a space where ambition, reflection, and potential come together.”
Sinead Gogan, People and Purpose Partner in Deloitte said “We are immensely proud to support the Aspire programme for the next generation of Irish para-athletes. This programme embodies the spirit of resilience, determination, and excellence and we are delighted to contribute to the growth of this inspiring group, encouraging them to see the possibilities and the impact they can make as they achieve their full potential”
About the Aspire Programme
The Aspire Programme is a leading initiative in athlete development, focused on empowering the next generation of Para sporting talent across Ireland. Through immersive camps, mentorship, and holistic education, the Aspire Programme aims to equip athletes with the tools they need to in their sporting careers and beyond.The programme is proudly supported by Deloitte, helping the next generation of Irish para-athletes to see the possibilities and the impact that they can make. Deloitte is an official partner to Paralympics Ireland.
The Aspire Programme is a leading initiative in athlete development, focused on empowering the next generation of Para sporting talent across Ireland. Through immersive camps, mentorship, and holistic education, the Aspire Programme aims to equip athletes with the tools they need to in their sporting careers and beyond.The programme is proudly supported by Deloitte, helping the next generation of Irish para-athletes to see the possibilities and the impact that they can make. Deloitte is an official partner to Paralympics Ireland.
