Interested in getting involved in Para sport? Allianz Next Gen is coming to the Visually Impaired and Physical Disability (VIP) hub in Portlaoise! 📍 Portlaoise College 📅 Saturday 13th September 🕝 12:00 - 15:00 Find out more here: paralympics.ie/get-involved...

🗣️“When I play wheelchair basketball I just switch off. Everything kind of goes into a flow state. I am only focused on what’s happening on the court" Conor Coughlan sets his sights on the European Para Youth Games in Istanbul. www.europaralympic.org/post/coughla...

Cycling Ireland have confirmed the selection of four Para-cyclists and two guides who will represent Ireland at the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, set to take place in Ronse, Belgium. Read the full announcement here: paralympics.ie/team-announc...

🌎 Montreal, Canada Team Ireland is back on the world stage this weekend at the World Triathlon Para Series in Montreal. A strong 7 athlete squad including 3 PTVI pairings will take on the world class course at Parc Jean-Drapeau. #TeamIreland

A busy week for Irish Para athletes! July 8: Para Men’s 100m & T54 Women’s 800m at Cork City Sports July 11: Mixed class 800m at Morton Games Two world class events on home soil, part of the push for greater inclusion in elite athletics. Read more here: paralympics.ie/para-athlete...

Strong performances from Irish Paralympians Orla Comerford and Shauna Bocquet at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. Comerford defended her 100m title with a winning time of 12.14, while Bocquet placed fifth in a competitive 800m T54 field. Read more here: paralympics.ie/comerford-de...

Irish Paralympians Orla Comerford and Shauna Bocquet will be in action this Saturday, July 5th at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. Read more here: paralympics.ie/orla-comerfo... #TeamIreland

Ready for Istanbul! Team Ireland’s 18 athletes are set to take on the European Para Youth Games! One week, four sports...just under three weeks to go! Read more here: paralympics.ie/team-ireland... #TeamIreland | #EPYG2025

Congratulations to PESS UL postgraduate researcher Alan Dineen, Project Lead Dr Sean Healy and all staff members who contributed to the research supporting the official launch of Gateways & Pathways: Athlete and Coach Experiences of Para Sport in Ireland. @paralympicsireland.bsky.social

Great week at #ISAPA2025 . Brilliant week connecting with people pushing the field of para sport and adapted physical activity forward. Got the chance to present some of our work with @paralympicsireland.bsky.social on pathways and gateways in Irish para sport. @pesslimerick.bsky.social

Tiarnán O'Donnell & Sadhbh Ní Laoghaire have been named to represent Ireland at the 2025 World Rowing Cup in Lucerne (27–29 June). The final regatta of the series, it’s key prep ahead of September’s World Championships in Shanghai. Read more here: paralympics.ie/para-rowing-...

Wishing the very best to UL's own Róisín Ní Ríain as she competes in the 2025 International German Championships Hear how Róisín approaches her training and competitive programmes in this interview with her before last year's Paralympic Games paralympics.ie/para-swim-te... #StudyatUL

Paralympics Ireland is building a Para Swim Athlete Assistant Panel and YOU could be part of it! Support world-class athletes, travel to top events, and make a real difference. Closing date: Wednesday, June 25th Apply here: paralympics.ie/job-opportun...

Medals and top performances at the European Paratriathlon Championships! Tom Williamson (PTS5 M): 3rd place🥉 Judith MacCombe & Eimear Nicholls (PTVI W): 3rd place🥉 Chloe MacCombe & Aisling Wyer (PTVI W): 5th place Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband (PTVI M): 8th place

Paralympics Ireland is recruiting for a Para Swim Athlete Assistant Panel and you could be part of it! This is your chance to support elite athletes, be part of major international events, and play a meaningful role in high performance sport. Apply here: paralympics.ie/job-opportun...

Race schedule: Tom Williamson (PTS5 M) 🕣 14:30 / 13:30 Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband (PTVI M) 🕠 14:35 / 13:35 Judith MacCombe & Eimear Nicholls (PTVI W) 🕢 14:39 / 13:39 Chloe MacCombe & Aisling Wyer (PTVI W) 🕤 14:42 / 13:42 #TeamIreland

Team Ireland is ready for the 2025 European Paratriathlon Championships. Racing kicks off today in Besançon, France! Read full preview here: paralympics.ie/team-ireland... #TeamIreland

Tiarnán O’Donnell is through to the A Final at the 2025 World Rowing Cup in Varese! 🗓️ Sunday, 15 June Read more here: paralympics.ie/odonnell-sto...

Incase you missed it 👀 Orla Comerford smashes her personal best and takes the win at the Bislett Games in Oslo! 🔥 Read more here: m.independent.ie/sport/womens...

Tiarnán O’Donnell races today at 14:10 IST! He is Ireland’s sole representative at the 2025 World Rowing Cup in Varese, Italy and is back in action in the PR2 Men’s Single Sculls. paralympics.ie/tiarnan-odon...

A great start to the 2025 World Rowing Cup in Varese for O' Donnell! First place finish in his preliminary race sees him through to Sunday’s A Final! #TeamIreland

Want to support elite Irish Para swimmers? Paralympics Ireland is recruiting Athlete Assistants for the Para Swim Team. Play a vital role in their performance journey! Find out more and apply here: paralympics.ie/job-opportun...

Eight Irish para athletes head to Paris for the WPA Grand Prix With a mix of experienced names and Aspire newcomers, Team Ireland is set for a big week at Charlety Stadium, June 2–4. Read more here: paralympics.ie/irish-para-a...

Are you passionate about sport and interested in supporting elite athletes? Triathlon Ireland is now recruiting for its national pool of guides to work with developing and high-performance Para triathletes. Find out more and apply here: paralympics.ie/your-chance-...

Outstanding performances from Irish Paralympians and Aspire Programme athletes at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Maniago. Double gold for Dunlevy and Kelly, silver for Timothy, and strong rides from two Aspire Programme athletes. Read more: paralympics.ie/gold-for-dun...

We are thrilled to share that Neasa Russell, COO of Paralympics Ireland, has been awarded the 2025 Women in Sport Award by the Federation of Irish Sport! Read more here: paralympics.ie/neasa-russel...

Irish sprinter Lana Sutton delivered a stunning win at the Loughborough International, clocking a PB of 12.84 in the 100m and beating Paralympic legend Sophie Hahn! 🥇🔥 Read more: paralympics.ie/irish-para-a... paralympics.ie/irish-para-a...

Congratulations to Patrice Dockery and Lorcan Claffey on their election as the new Vice Presidents of Paralympics Ireland! Both appointments reflect a strong commitment to inclusive leadership and high performance. Read more here: paralympics.ie/paralympics-...

Another one 🥇🥇 Gold for Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly in the time trial at the World Cup in Maniago! The powerhouse pair continue to dominate in 2025! #TeamIreland

That winning feeling! 🥇🥇 Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly followed up their time trial success by dominating on the road and taking home gold in the road race! #TeamIreland

"It is an incredible honour to be elected President of Paralympics Ireland," she said "and I am really looking forward to the next four years as we focus on LA '28 and build towards Brisbane ’32." www.rte.ie/sport/paraly...

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as president of Paralympics Ireland, it has been the honour of a lifetime. I have always loved Paralympic Sport and was fortunate enough to compete at two Paralympic Games and served as president for both Tokyo and Paris. (1/3)

Paralympics Ireland is proud to announce the election of Lisa Clancy as its new President, following a vote held at the organisation’s AGM today. Clancy succeeds Eimear Breathnach, who has completed her successful term at the helm of the organisation. paralympics.ie/lisa-clancy-...

A strong start to the season for our Para cyclists at the first UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup of 2025, held in Ostend and Bruges last weekend! Incredible performances that set the tone for an exciting year ahead on the road! Read more here: paralympics.ie/irish-para-c...

Tiarnán O'Donnell shared a powerful message at the launch of Uber’s new partnership with Paralympics Ireland, challenging perceptions around disability and prosthetics. Inclusion starts with understanding! Read full article here: www.independent.ie/sport/paraly...

We're Uber excited about this announcement! We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Uber, which will provide essential support to athletes through financial assistance & access to transport services ahead of major international competitions. Read more here: paralympics.ie/paralympics-...

Ireland’s para-cyclists are set for a busy month on the road with UCI World Cups in Belgium and Italy, and the Hetman Stage Race in Poland. Read more here: paralympics.ie/13424-2/

Paralympics Ireland's Aspire Programme is hosting its inaugural Performance Pathway Camp this weekend, empowering the next generation of elite para-athletes. Read more here: paralympics.ie/paralympics-...

Para athletics academy athlete Brandon Ballard lighting up the track in Portugal! #TeamIreland

Our Para athletics squad is currently immersed in a warm-weather training camp in Portugal, laying the groundwork for a season filled with international competitions, including the Paris Grand Prix and the WPA World Championships in India.​ Read more here: paralympics.ie/paralympics-...

We’re excited to continue our partnership with Goosebump, who return as our Official Creative Marketing Partner through to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games!# Read full announcement here: paralympics.ie/paralympics-...

We’re incredibly proud! The Nestlé Cereals "Bring the Cheer" campaign with Paralympics Ireland took home 3 awards at the APMC Awards: 🥇 Gold – FMCG (Food) 🥇 Gold – Best Integrated Campaign 🥈 Silver – Best Sponsorship Honoured to celebrate positivity and the achievements of Ireland’s Paralympians.

Nine days to go! Have you signed up for our Allianz Next Gen event yet? Sports on the day will include Para triathlon, Para cycling, Para archery, Para canoe, and Para climbing. 📍 University of Limerick 📆 April 13th 🕐 12:00 - 15:00 paralympics.ie/allianz-next...

Paralympics Ireland have announced the appointment of Neasa Russell as their new Chief Operations Officer. She joined Paralympics Ireland in 2021 as Chef de Mission & Sports Director. She led the Irish team at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games. Read more here: paralympics.ie/russell-appo...

Just under two weeks to go! Don’t miss your chance to try a new Para sport! Have you signed up yet? 📍 University of Limerick 📆 April 13th 🕐 12:00 - 15:00 🔗 Registration is essential: paralympics.ie/allianz-next... #AllianzNextGen