Kelly Announces Retirement at World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
Team Ireland were represented by three swimmers in the heats of the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships in London this morning as Patrick Flanagan, Ailbhe Kelly and Jonathan McGrath competed at the London Aquatics Centre today. After her race in the 400m Freestyle, Ailbhe Kelly went on to announce her retirement from Para Swimming. […]
Marren to make Irish Debut as Team Ireland Revealed
Paralympics Ireland Sign Agreement to Wear Under Armour Kit The Irish team that will compete at the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships in London this September was named today at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre. The 8 person team will be the first Irish paralympic team to compete in the new Under Armour […]
Para Athletes Honoured
Irish Para Athletes were honoured at the end of season awards for both Swim Ireland and Cycling Ireland over the weekend. The Swim Ireland awards took place in Clare on Saturday night where the great of Irish swimming were recognised after a long and successful season. Amongst that number were the Irish Para Swimming squad […]
Irish Swimmers Compete Well in Sheffield
All 9 Irish Swimmers competed in their first events at the World Series in Sheffield this morning with some very strong performances recorded as 3 of the team progressed through to this evening’s finals. Nicole Turner showed excellent form as she progressed through to the final in 2 events; the 100m free and 100m Breaststroke […]
Turner and Keane Among Top Performers in Indianapolis
Ellen Keane and Nicole Turner have both produced world class performances at the World Para Swimming World Series events in Indianapolis. On day 1 of the competition Ellen Keane produced a scintillating display to clinch a podium position. Her 100m Back Stroke performance was good enough to claim a brilliant bronze medal and sets her […]
#Dublin 2018 Volunteer Deadline
We are seeking 500 volunteers to help us make the Para Swimming Allianz European Championships the biggest and best event to take place in Dublin this year and now there is only 1 month left to apply to be a part of this great event. To volunteer click HERE We have been delighted with the response […]
Ireland Para Swim team grounded by Weather
The 3 person Irish Para Swimming team were forced to cancel their participation at the World Series Event in Copenhagen after their planes were grounded by the so-called ‘Beast for the East.’ The trio of Ailbhe Kelly, Patrick Flanagan and Jonathan McGrath were due to compete this week but, as the weather rolled in, they […]
