Paralympics Ireland Strategic Plan Survey
Paralympics Ireland are in the process of developing a new Strategic Plan. As part of the process we are seeking feedback from all stakeholders and now we want to hear from you! To have you say on the future direction of Paralympic Sports in Ireland just click HERE
“When you’re the reigning champion, everyone on the starting line is aiming for one thing – to beat you” – Jason Smyth
With just 15 days to go to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, Irish sprinter Jason Smyth is focused firmly on defending his T13 100m title this September. For Smyth, it has been a rollercoaster of a ride since London 2012 that has seen highs such as the birth of his baby daughter and a […]
Paralympics Ireland announces strong team for Rio 2016!
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., was on hand at Dublin’s City Hall today to announce the Irish Paralympic Team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games which will take place from September 7th to 18th. A team of 44 athletes was announced on the day across nine sports, with para-triathletes Catherine […]
“When I woke up from the coma I found it very hard to find a bright side – but it didn’t stop me looking” Seán Baldwin
For thousands of sports lovers around the world, Seán Baldwin is truly living the dream. Not only is he passionate about his sport and dedicates hours of his days, weeks and months to it, but he also has had the honour of representing his country at numerous Para-Shooting World Cups and indeed, at the 2012 […]
Paralympian's Oliver Murphy and Anne Ebbs to be honoured at More Than Sport ball
One of Ireland’s first ever Paralympic athletes, Oliver Murphy, will be honoured alongside fellow Paralympian, Anne Ebbs, at the much-anticipated Paralympics Ireland More Than Sport fundraising ball which will take place this coming Saturday night, July 2nd at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin. This weekend’s event has enormous significance for Mr. Murphy in particular, as […]
It's been a rollercoaster of a ride for Luke Evans, but it's been well worth the trip
2016 is a very special year for Irish CP Football team captain, Luke Evans. Not only has the squad qualified for the Paralympic Games in Rio later this year, but their journey towards the Games is that bit more special having missed out on qualification for London 2012. For Evans, the road from Beijing to […]
"I didn't allow other people's words to affect the way I lived" – Michael McKillop
There seems to be just no stopping Michael McKillop. The 26-year-old from Newtownabbey has become a household name on the national and international athletics stages over the last number of years, and when you take his huge number of accolades into account (including numerous gold medals and world records), it’s not hard to see why. […]
Paralympics Ireland: Bringing you something More Than Sport this year
Paralympics Ireland marked the announcement of their 56-strong 2016 Athlete Panel with the launch of a powerful new awareness and fundraising campaign, ‘More Than Sport’. The campaign is a massive drive to raise vital and necessary funds for the road to Rio 2016, which will supplement recent Government funding that was allocated towards the cost […]
