Paralympics Ireland 2021 Annual General Meeting

Paralympics Ireland last night elected Eimear Breathnach to the role of President at the virtual 2021 Annual General Meeting. Lisa Clancy and Denis Toomey were also elected to the roles of Vice-President. Tony Dignam was re-elected as Finance Officer, standing unopposed for the role. Eimear Breathnach will now serve as President of Paralympics Ireland for […]

Narita City to Host Paralympics Ireland Holding Camp

Paralympics Ireland have today signed an agreement with Narita City to host the Team Ireland Holding Camp before the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo next August.  Team Ireland will arrive in Narita on the 11th of August and spend a week in the city to recover from the long journey and acclimatise to the Tokyo […]

Circle K announces partnership with Paralympics Ireland

Circle K announces partnership with Paralympics Ireland Ireland’s largest forecourt retailer to fuel athletes on the road to Tokyo 2020 Circle K has today announced a new partnership with Paralympics Ireland which will see Ireland’s largest forecourt retailer become the Official Fuel and Convenience Partner to the Irish Paralympic Team as they continue their preparations […]

Paralympics Ireland AGM 2018

The Board of Paralympics Ireland at the 2018 AGM Paralympics Ireland AGM 2018 The Annual General Meeting of Paralympics Ireland took place at the Sport Ireland National Sports Head Quarters on May 17th. The meeting was addressed by president, John Fulham, CEO Miriam Malone, Treasure, Tony Dignam along with a well received update from the preparations for Tokyo […]

Paralympics Ireland Welcome Increased Funding For Sport

Paralympics Ireland welcomes the increased funding announced for Irish sport by Minister Shane Ross and Minister Brendan Griffin yesterday. Sport plays a vital role in Irish society and this increase in funding will be very beneficial.   Speaking about the increased government funding Paralympics Ireland CEO, Miriam Malone, said ‘The increase of 13% in investment […]

An Taoiseach Officially Launches Dublin 2018

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, welcomed Irish Para Athletes, Ailbhe Kelly and Patrick Flanagan to Government Buildings on Monday to officially launch the World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships. Councillor Nial Ring, Lord Mayor of Dublin City Council was also in attendance along with representatives of championship sponsors, Allianz Ireland and host partners; Sport Ireland, Swim […]

Former athlete John Fulham elected President of Paralympics Ireland

Four time Paralympian John Fulham was last night elected unopposed as the next President of Paralympics Ireland at the AGM, with his four-year term commencing immediately. Limerick native Fulham succeeds Jimmy Gradwell who had served two successive terms spanning eight years. Outgoing President Jimmy Gradwell (left) with incoming President John Fulham (right). Fulham competed successfully […]