Mexico City to host 2017 IPC World Swimming and Powerlifting Championships
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today announced that Mexico City will jointly host the IPC Swimming and IPC Powerlifting World Championships in 2017. Around 550 swimmers from more than 60 countries are expected to compete at the Francisco Marquez Olympic Swimming Pool, whilst more than 360 powerlifters from 65 countries will gather in the […]
Hugely successful Para-Triathlon event for Ireland
Ireland’s para-triathlon squad returned home with a haul of medals this week after a fantastic weekend of performances at the Starthclyde ITU Para-Triathlon World Event in Scotland. Dubliner Catherine Walsh became the first Irish athlete to scoop gold at an ITU Para-Triathlon event, when she – alongside pilot Fran Meehan – secured victory in the […]
Strong Irish team of nine announced for IPC Athletics European Championships
A very competitive team to represent Ireland at the Para-Athletics European Championships which will take place in Grosseto, Italy from June 10th to June 17th, was announced this morning. The team, which is sponsored by Allianz Ireland, is made up of World Champion silver medallist Noelle Lenihan, who made a sensational debut in Doha 2015, […]
Paralympics Ireland marks 100 Days to Rio with launch of new App
Paralympics Ireland today marked 100 days to the Paralympic Games in Rio this September with the unveiling of their brand new app which is now available to download for free by searching ‘Paralympics Ireland’ in the Play store or Apple store. The app, which comes just three months after the launch of their highly-acclaimed ‘More […]
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 […]
Ireland’s Eimear Breathnach announced as candidate for IPC Athletes’ Council elections 2016
Two-time Irish Paralympian in table tennis and current Vice President of Paralympics Ireland, Eimear Breathnach, has been nominated as a candidate for the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athletes’ Council at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The elections for the six summer sport representatives will take place between September 5th and 16th in the Paralympic Village […]
Another hugely successful World Cup for Irish Para-Cycling squad
The UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup held in Ostend, Belgium, proved to be another hugely successful event for the Irish para-cycling squad, who secured six medals overall and a number of hugely impressive performances. One of the major success stories of the competition saw Irish tandem pairing Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal secure two gold […]
Upcoming Paracycling Road World Cup is last opportunity for Irish para-cyclists to earn Rio selection points
There’s a busy couple of days ahead for the Irish para-cycling squad as the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Belgium gets underway. A large number of Irish riders are participating including, Eoghan Clifford, Colin Lynch, Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal, Ciara Staunton, Declan Slevin, Peter Ryan and Sean Hahessy and Damien Vereker and Marcin Mizgayski […]
Pat O’Leary secures para-canoe slot for Ireland at 2016 Rio Paralympics Games
There were big celebrations in Germany this morning, as Ireland’s Pat O’Leary secured a para-canoeing slot for Ireland at this year’s Paralympics Games in Rio when he came first in the ‘B’ Final at the ICF Para-Canoe World Championships. It has been a gruelling few days of competition for the Galway-based Cork man as, although […]
Paralympics Ireland seeking Expressions of Interest for Voluntary Roles on Boccia Ireland Committee
Boccia Ireland, a Sub-Committee of Paralympics Ireland, with responsibility for setting up a new independent NGB for the sport of Boccia in Ireland by 2021, is seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled volunteers to govern the sport during the development period on its Executive Committee. The six roles and the job descriptions are as […]
Two silver, one bronze and 23 PBs for Ireland
The Irish Paralympic swim squad will be returning home to the Emerald Isle on Sunday evening (May 8th) with their heads held high after collecting two European silver medals, one bronze medal and a whopping 23 Personal Best (PB) times. Teen sensation Nicole Turner will return as the toast of the county of Laois, […]
Sheridan the star once more as Ireland cruises to 4-1 win in final game over the USA
Dillon Sheridan is the name on everyone’s lips this week as the talented 19-year-old drilled home another hat-trick of goals this morning to send his side to a comprehensive 4-1 over the USA. The game, which was Ireland’s last game in the CP Football Pre-Paralympic Games tournament in Salou, Spain, was a play-off for fifth […]
