Paralympics Ireland Research Project in Partnership with University of Limerick Announced

Paralympics Ireland are delighted to announce a new research project in partnership with the University of Limerick which aims to investigate the experience of athletes and coaches within Paralympic pathways in Ireland. The project aims to explore the experiences of athletes and coaches currently involved in the Para pathway in Ireland to understand what makes a positive developmental experience and improves …

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Which Irish Para Athletes Have Qualified For The Paris Paralympic Games 2024?

An Irish team has represented Ireland at the Paralympic Games at every games since the first in 1960. Qualification for the Paralympics goes through a different process to the Olympics: In Paralympic sport, securing a slot does not mean that the athlete who earned the slot will necessarily go to the games, but it does mean that the country that …

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Jade Flynn-Hurley And Deirdre Mongan To Represent Ireland At Wheelchair Rugby Euros

Two female wheelchair rugby players will represent Ireland at the European Championships at the end of this month. Jade Flynn Hurley who plays with Rebel Wheelers in Cork and Deidre Mongan from Galway who plays for Ulster Barbarians, have both been selected for the eight-person Irish Wheelchair Rugby team who will travel to the event in Italy. Sponsorship is being …

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Remarkable Performances From Ireland’s Para Powerlifting Team At 2023 World Championships

Team Ireland made history by sending its largest-ever contingent of athletes to compete at the 2023 Para Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai from 22-30 August. This year’s team also boasts the highest number of female athletes, with five female para-athletes being selected to compete in Dubai. “IWA-Sport is immensely proud to be sending our largest-ever team to the Para Powerlifting …

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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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Who Will Represent Ireland At The 2023 World Para Athletics Championships?

A new look Irish Para Athletics Team has been announced to represent Ireland at the Para Athletics World Championships which take place in Paris from 8-17 July. The six-person team features three Paralympic veterans and three new names to Irish para-athletics. Greta Streimikyte, Mary Fitzgerald, Orla Comerford have all represented Ireland at Paralympics Games in Tokyo with Steimikyte and Comerford …

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Hays Ireland Launch New Careers Mentorship Partnership with Paralympics Ireland

Hays Ireland and Paralympics Ireland today announced a new partnership that will see the will see the multinational, recruitment industry leader, announced as the Official Recruitment Partner to Paralympics Ireland and provide career guidance and mentorship to members of Paralympics Ireland. The launch was hosted at the Dublin Office of Hays Ireland on Grafton Street, Dublin 2.    The partnership …

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Paralympics Ireland and The Sport Ireland Institute Announce Performance Support Partnership to Paris 2024

22.09.2022 Paralympics Ireland and the Sport Ireland Institute have today confirmed a new partnership that sees the Sport Ireland Institute appointed as the Official Performance Support Partner to Team Ireland. Paris 2024 Paralympic Games hopefuls will benefit from the world class facilities and expertise of the Sport Ireland Institute as a result of the new partnership. Irish Paralympians will be able to …

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