Turner through to this evening’s final on the last day of the IPC European Open Swim Championships
Nicole Turner was the third fastest in her heat this morning to book her slot in the final of the Women’s 50m Butterfly S6 final on day seven of the IPC European Open Swim Championships. The talented 13-year-old, who has had a fantastic week to date, swimming a number of Personal Best (PB) times and […]
Tough group for Ireland CP Football team as they are drawn against Brazil, Ukraine and Great Britain for Rio 2016
Ireland’s Cerebral Palsy football team was dealt a tough blow this evening as the official draw for the groups for this year’s Paralympic Games in Rio was made in Salou, Spain. The draw, which took place at the Pre-Paralympic Games tournament where Ireland are due to face the USA tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 7th), saw […]
Day 6 at European Championships sees yet more fantastic performances from Irish swimmers
Irish Paralympic swimmers Nicole Turner and Ellen Keane were certainly flying the flag high for their country this evening as they took part in the finals of their events on Day 6 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships. Dubliner Keane was first to compete for Ireland just after 5pm this evening, when she hit […]
Three PBs for Ireland while Keane and Turner book their spots in this evening's finals
Three Irish swimmers secured Personal Best times in the pool this morning during the heats at Day 6 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships, while Ellen Keane and Nicole Turner booked their slots in this evening’s finals. First into the water for Ireland was 14-year-old Barry McClements in Heat 1 of the Men’s 100m […]
Superb PBs from McClements, Turner and Kelly rounds off another successful day for Irish squad
Three fantastic Personal Best times from Dubliner Ailbhe Kelly, 14-year-old Barry McClements and Laois swimmer Nicole Turner today have rounded off another hugely successful day for the Irish swim team on Day 5 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships. Turner – who has secured two silver European medals already this week – was first […]
Stylish Sheridan the hero once more as Ireland records second consecutive win
Ireland’s Dillon Sheridan is the hero of the week this week for fans of the Irish CP Football squad, as he smashed home two goals this morning to send his side well on their way to victory over Argentina. In a game that saw the boys in green win out 3-0 in the end – […]
Three Irish swimmers aiming for glory in this evening's finals (Day 5)
Another fantastic morning of swimming by the Irish squad today on Day 5 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships has ensured that three of the team are through to this evening’s finals. First up in the pool this morning was 13-year-old Nicole Turner, who has had a hugely successful competition to date, having already […]
Teen sensation Nicole Turner scoops her second silver medal of the week
Teen sensation Nicole Turner is certainly making a massive splash at this week’s IPC European Open Swim Championships in Funchal, Portugal, as the talented 13-year-old scooped her second medal of the week this evening. The Laois teenager not only won silver in the 100m Breaststroke SB6 this evening, but also tipped home in a fantastic […]
All eyes on the podium – Two Irish swimmers qualify for this evening’s finals (Day 4)
Two Irish swimmers have qualified for the finals on Day 4 of the IPC European Open Swim Championships in Funchal, Portugal. Dublin swimmer Ellen Keane secured her spot in the final of the Women’s 200m Individual Medley SM9 after her heat this morning saw her tip home in a time of 2.45.12. Meanwhile, Nicole Turner […]
Sheridan hat-trick secures comprehensive win for Ireland
A hat trick from Ireland’s Dillon Sheridan in their third group game clash against the USA in the CP Football Pre-Paralympic tournament in Spain sent the boys in green on the road to a comprehensive 5-0 victory this evening. The talented footballer drilled home his first to the net just before half time to leave […]
"We've had some really great results with a lot to look forward to" – Team Manager Hayley Burke reflects on the IPC European Swim Championships so far
It was another busy day in the pool for Irish swimmers today, as four of the squad qualified for the finals at the IPC European Open Swim Championships (Day 3) in Funchal, Portugal, with Personal Best (PB) times for Nicole Turner and Ailbhe Kelly. Speaking about the Championships so far, Irish Swim Team Manager […]
"We are really disappointed with the result" – Barry Ferguson on Ireland's defeat to Great Britain
There was major disappointment for the Irish CP Football squad on Monday evening as the side suffered their second defeat of the CP Football Pre-Paralympic Games tournament in Salou at the hands of near-neighbours, Great Britain. A decent first half saw the boys in green keep the GB attack at bay, and solid performances from […]
