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Paralympics Ireland were delighted to join Laois Sports Partnership or the launch of Ireland’s first Vision Impaired & Physical Disability (VIP) Hub

A brilliant step forward for inclusive sport and community pathways.

Huge congrats to all involved!

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Paralympics Ireland Celebrates Launch of Ireland’s First VIP Sports Hub in Laois - Paralympics
Paralympics Ireland was delighted to attend the official launch of The Vision Impaired & Physical Disability (VIP) Hub in Portlaoise a historic milestone that sees Ireland’s first dedicated community ...
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November 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐳 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧!

Just 7 days until Paralympics Ireland hosts the final instalment of the 2025 Allianz NextGen series.

Join us on Sunday, 30 November, 12 – 3pm at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena!

Find our more and register here: paralympics.ie/one-week-to-...
One Week to Go to Allianz NextGen Dublin - Paralympics
Just 7 days until Paralympics Ireland hosts the final instalment of the 2025 NextGen series! Join us on Sunday, 30 November, 12 – 3pm at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena for a unique opportunit...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Day 2 of the European Para Table Tennis Championships saw mixed fortunes for Team Ireland in Helsingborg.

Vaughan secured a win to progress to the quarterfinals, while Judge was ultimately eliminated from the Men’s Singles Class 3 competition.

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Vaughan Through, Judge Exits at European Para Table Tennis Championships Day 2 - Paralympics
Patrick Vaughan opened proceedings for Team Ireland on day two of the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden. His second group match pitted him against Austria’s Christian Sch...
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November 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Strong fight from Patrick Vaughan, but his European Championships run ends in the Men’s Singles Class 7 quarterfinals against Theo Bishop.

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Vaughan’s European Para Table Tennis Run Ends at Quarterfinal Stage - Paralympics
Patrick Vaughan returned to the table on day three of the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, facing Great Britain’s Theo Bishop in the Men’s Singles Class 7 quarterfinals. Coming...
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November 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Day two of the European Para Table Tennis Championships saw mixed fortunes for Team Ireland in Helsingborg.

Read day 2 report here: paralympics.ie/vaughan-thro...

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November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 | 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 🏓

First up Patrick Vaughan has his second group match!

Patrick Vaughan v Christian Scheiber (AUT)
🇸🇪12:10 / 🇮🇪11:10
Table 10

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November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Team Ireland made a strong start at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden.

Day 1 at the Helsingborg Arena featured three matches, with Judge and Vaughan securing an impressive three wins from three.

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Team Ireland Delivers Strong Opening Day at European Para Table Tennis Championships - Paralympics
Team Ireland made a strong start at the European Para Table Tennis Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden. Day 1 at the Helsingborg Arena featured three matches, with Judge and Vaughan securing an impre...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Allianz NextGen returns to Dublin on 30 Nov!

Young people with a disability can try Para sports, meet coaches & learn from World Champion Greta Streimikyte. Don’t miss it!

Read more here: paralympics.ie/greta-streim...

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Greta Streimikyte Fronts This Year’s Allianz NextGen Event - Paralympics
With less than two weeks to go until Allianz NextGen, Paralympics Ireland is encouraging young people with a disability, along with their families, to come to the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena t...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Job Opportunity: National Performance Director with Swim Ireland. Lead their performance pathway and drive international success!

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Job Opportunity: National Performance Director – Swim Ireland - Paralympics
Swim Ireland is seeking an ambitious and visionary National Performance Director to lead the future of high-performance aquatics on the island of Ireland. This senior leadership role oversees the full...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy has been named in the 2025 Sport for Business 50 Women of Influence in Irish Sport, a recognition that reflects her long standing commitment to leadership, equality and the advancement of Para sport in Ireland.

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Lisa Clancy Recognised Among Ireland’s Most Influential Women in Sport - Paralympics
Paralympics Ireland President Lisa Clancy has been named in the 2025 Sport for Business 50 Women of Influence in Irish Sport, a recognition that reflects her long-standing commitment to leadership, eq...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄! 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐏 𝐘𝐄𝐓?

Allianz NextGen Dublin is almost here!

📅 Nov 30 | 🕥 11:00–15:00
📍 National Indoor Arena, Dublin

For aspiring Para athletes aged 10+.

Discover your Paralympic potential - registration essential!

Find out more and register here: paralympics.ie/dont-miss-ou...
Don’t Miss Out: Allianz NextGen Dublin Just Around The Corner - Paralympics
Paralympics Ireland is proud to host the final instalment of the 2025 NextGen series on November 30th at the National Indoor Arena, offering aspiring Para athletes the chance to discover their Paralym...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Discover your Paralympic potential!

Paralympics Ireland is excited to announce the final Allianz NextGen event of 2025!

📅 November 30th
📍 National Indoor Arena, Dublin.

Registration is essential!

Find out more here: paralympics.ie/dublin-to-we...
Dublin to Welcome Allianz NextGen in November - Paralympics
Paralympics Ireland is excited to announce the final Allianz Next Gen event of 2025, which will take place on November 30th at the National Indoor Arena, Dublin.   Allianz NextGen is a one-day regiona...
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October 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Róisín Ní Riain doing herself, Limerick & UL proud!

Three medals from three events at the World Para Swimming Championships, as she adds another silver to her collection

She's back in the pool again on Friday as she aims to complete the set with a gold
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Photograph of the Irish swimmer Róisín Ní Riain. She is dressed in a dark green top and is holding up a silver medal that she is wearing around her neck as she smiles for the camera
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Strong results for Team Ireland at the World Triathlon Para Championships in Wollongong!

Tom Williamson – 6th (PTS5)
Judith MacCombe & Eimear Nicholls – 6th (PTVI)
Chloe MacCombe & Aoibh Clarke – 8th (PTVI)

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Top Ten Finishes for Team Ireland at World Triathlon Para Championships - Paralympics
The spotlight of the multisport world was on Australia this week as the World Triathlon Championships took centre stage in Wollongong. Saturday’s schedule featured the World Triathlon Para Championshi...
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October 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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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...
Get Involved in Para Sport at Allianz Next Gen in Portlaoise - Paralympics
Are you or someone you know interested in getting active, trying new sports, and connecting with others in the Para sport community? Allianz Next Gen is coming to the Visually Impaired and Physical Di...
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August 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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🗣️“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.

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Coughlan ready to take the hits for Ireland
Conor Coughlan is ready to take the big hits as he bids to help Ireland win a wheelchair basketball medal at the European Para Youth Games in Istanbul. The 23-year-old relishes the physical challenge ...
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July 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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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...
Team Announced for Para-cycling Road World Championships - Paralympics
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....
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July 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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🌎 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.

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July 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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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...
Para Athletes Set for Action at Cork City Sports and Morton Games - Paralympics
It’s a busy weekend for Irish Para athletes, with competition scheduled at two major international athletics meets: Cork City Sports and the Morton Games. Taking place in Cork on Wednesday and in Dubl...
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July 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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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.

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Comerford Defends Title as Bocquet Battles to Fifth in Oregon - Paralympics
Irish Paralympians Orla Comerford and Shauna Bocquet delivered strong performances at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, as Para Athletics featured prominently ...
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July 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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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.

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Irish Paralympians Comerford and Bocquet Ready for Prefontaine Classic Spotlight - Paralympics
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. Competing in the Women’s Para Athletics...
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July 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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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...

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July 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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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.

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June 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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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.
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June 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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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.

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Para Rowing Crew Selected for World Rowing Cup in Lucerne - Paralympics
Rowing Ireland has announced the Para rowing crew selected to represent Ireland at the 2025 World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, taking place from 27th to 29th June in Lucerne, Switzerland. This marks the fin...
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June 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM