Three Time Paralympian Nicole Turner Announces Retirement

Irish Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has announced her retirement, bringing an extraordinary career in competitive swimming to a close. A Paralympic silver medallist and multiple-time international medallist, Nicole leaves the sport as one of Ireland’s most celebrated athletes. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEhgnBTIGyI/ Nicole initially took up swimming to follow in the footsteps of her two older brothers, but her exceptional talent quickly became …

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Irish Para Swimming Team Announced for European Championships

The Irish Para Swimming Team has been announced to represent Ireland at the Para Swimming European Championships from 21 to 27 April. Madeira, Portugal will host the European Championships for the third time in 2024 following successful editions in 2016 and 2021. The Championships will offer athletes and teams an important test ahead of the Paralympic Games in Paris later …

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Body Confident Sport With Ellen Keane | Dove X Nike Body Confident Sports Programme

Ellen Keane is no stranger to the sporting world. The four-time Paralympian was Ireland’s youngest ever athlete, who at just 13 years old, swam at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. She also made three finals at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London and a bronze in the breaststroke at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. In 2021, Ellen swam to the …

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Róisín Ní Riain Crowned World Champion In Manchester

Róisín Ní Riain has earned the title of world champion after claiming gold in the 100m Backstroke final (S13) at the Para Swimming World Championships. In a personal best swim of 01:06:62, the Limerick swimmer edged out her competition by 0.09 of a second to finish in first place. “Róisín Ní Riain is the World Champion” We like the sound …

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Team Ireland Announced For The Para Swimming World Championships

The Irish Para Swimming Team has been announced to represent Ireland at the Para Swimming World Championships this summer. Manchester will play host to the 11th edition of the Para Swimming World Championships from 31 July to 6 August 2023. The team is made up of four Paralympians and one new Irish para swimmer. Ellen Keane spearheads the team as …

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Ní Riain Wins Bronze as Lavin Hits PB | Weekend Roundup

📰 Weekend Roundup 📰 Some of the sport headlines from the weekend with Róisín Ní Ríain Bronze medal 🥉@swimireland @sarahlavin_s PB of 12.94 Results from the @LGFA All Ireland & @LoiWomen Catch the Her Sport Weekend Round-Up here!#HerSport #WomensSport #Athletics #Swimming pic.twitter.com/IpMSPsBrR0 — Her Sport (@HerSportDotIE) June 13, 2022 World Para Swimming Championships This week marks the 2022 World Para …

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Her Sport Young Athlete Of The Year 2019: Meet The Contenders

2019 proved to be a remarkable year for Irish women in sport. The Her Sport Awards are aimed at celebrating this success. Meet the 2019 Young Athlete Of The Year contenders.

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2019 In Review: A Year To Remember – Part III

It has been a remarkable year for women’s sport in 2019. We recount our highlights and memorable moments for the months of August and September .

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Para Swimming Europeans: Girl Power At Dublin 2018

Sunday marked the final day of the Allianz World Para Swimming Europeans, wrapping up a fantastic event and a brilliant performance by Team Ireland. With several achievements, whether personal or international success, each member had strong performances in their own right but it was the girl power that brought home the medals this time around for Ireland. Ellen Keane and …

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