Katie George and Eve Win Gold for Ireland
Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal maintained their dominance on the road as they produced two stunning performances to win gold on the double at the Para Cycling World Cup in Ostend. The double world champions were determined to put down a marker for the remainder of the season especially as they look forward to […]
Paralympics Ireland Strategic Plan Launched
Paralympics Ireland today published their new strategic plan; Success Takes More. The plan charts the course for Paralympic Sports in Ireland up to 2025 including the 2020 and 2024 Paralympic Games. The plan, which was officially launched by Minister Brendan Griffin, sets out an ambitious target of a World Top 5 finish in medals per […]
Paralympics Ireland seek Office Admin
Paralympics Ireland are seeking to employ a new Office Administrator. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, organised individual to play a key role within a multi-sport environment, in the lead up to the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020 and beyond. As Office Administrator,you will work directly with the CEO and be part of […]
Bringing the Paralympics and Olympics to the Classroom and Inspiring the Next Generation
The Olympic Federation of Ireland launched the new ‘Dare to Believe’ campaign that will include some well known Paralympians. ‘Dare to Believe’, a school activation programme championed and supported by the Athletes’ Commission. Olympism, Paralympism and the benefits of sport will be promoted in schools nationwide by some of Ireland’s best known and most accomplished […]
James Scully Announces His Retirement
James Scully has today announced that he is retiring from Paralympic Swimming. James last represented Ireland at the World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships that took place in the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre last August. James began his swimming career when he joined the National Aquatic Centre swim team in 2006. He finished in […]
O’Rourke Joins Paralympics Ireland
Paralympics Ireland have today announced the appointment of Trevor O’Rourke as their new Head of Commercial and Funding. Trevor has a wealth of experience having worked in sport since the mid 1980’s. Trevor was involved in some of the largest sports and entertainment sponsorships both nationally and internationally. Trevor is an expert in sport sponsorship, […]
Paralympics Ireland Welcome Sport Ireland Increased Investment in Sport
Sport Ireland announced their investment in Irish sport for 2019 which has seen an increase in investment in Irish sport to €31.8 million. High performance funding for Paralympics Ireland has increased from €665,000 in 2018 to €700,000 in 2019. Core funding for Paralympics Ireland also saw an increase from €397,500 to €400,000 in 2019. The […]
Paralympics Ireland Seek Chief Medical Officer
Paralympics Ireland are inviting applications for the vital role of Chief Medical Officer. The post is offered on a fixed term part time basis 1 day per week until December 31st 2020 and will encompass the full Paralympic Games at Tokyo 2020. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, driven individual to play a […]
Paralympics Ireland enter into Citi Partnership
IPC announces Citi partnership · Agreement through to 2020 includes 18 National Paralympic Committees Citi on Thursday (13 December) announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to become an international partner through 2020 and to support National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) in 18 countries as they prepare for upcoming […]
Job Opportunity: Head of Commercial and Funding
As Head of Commercial & Funding you will work as a senior member of the management team for Paralympics Ireland and be responsible for the development and implementation of a funding plan for the organisation that will include the lead up to Tokyo 2020 as well as the future campaigns towards Paris 2024 and LA […]
Paralympics Ireland Seek Applications for Post of Chef de Mission
Applications are being sought for the position of Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020 with Paralympics Ireland. The Chef de Mission of the 2020 Irish Paralympic Team acts as the team leader as well as being responsible for the overall operational & logistical preparation and participation of Team Ireland in the lead up to and […]
British Team Announced for #Dublin2018
With only 69 days left until #Dublin2018 the first of the teams that will compete at the National Sports Campus were today announced. A 24 strong British team has been unveiled including some great Paralympic Champions like Ellie Simmonds, Bethany Firth, Ollie Hynd, Ellie Robinson and Hannah Russell. We look forward to welcoming the British […]
