Paralympics Ireland

This weekend, the next generation of Irish Para athletes comes together for the third Deloitte Aspire Programme weekend. Under the theme “Ownership” Athletes will focus on readying themselves to perform, exploring career development, mental performance, energy management, and what they can control in competition with sessions from Jason Smyth, Deloitte, and The True Athlete Project. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNi2Pdyj #TeamIreland

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃! 🎃 Which one are you going for? #TeamIreland

🗣️ "It’s a really important time for us and it’s a really exciting juncture for Paralympics Ireland" Neasa Russell, Paralympics Ireland COO highlights the importance of listening to athletes, coaches, and practitioners as we work towards the Paralympic Games in LA, Brisbane and beyond. Their insights will guide how we implement our new strategy and build a vibrant, sustainable Paralympic sport system in Ireland. Collaboration and shared expertise are at the heart of our journey! Read more about the Sports Forum here: https://lnkd.in/ezd2pxxP #TeamIreland | Sport Ireland

Paralympics Ireland Sports Forum 2025 brought together representatives from across Ireland’s sporting landscape to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future of Para sport. The forum featured discussions on the Para athlete pathway, the new IPC Classification Code, and Programmes and Services going forward, providing space for open consultation and peer-to-peer learning. A huge thank you to all the National Governing Bodies and organisations who attended. Your expertise and ideas will help create more inclusive, sustainable pathways for Para athletes, from grassroots talent to the road to Los Angeles 2028 and beyond. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezd2pxxP #TeamIreland

Best of luck to Colin Judge as he competes at the ITTF World Para Elite Yvelines 2025 in Paris, France from October 26 – 28! 📅 Match Schedule – Men’s Singles Class 3, Group 2: 🏓 Sun, 26 Oct – 16:25 (Paris) / 15:25 (Ireland) Colin Judge 🇮🇪 vs Merrien F 🇫🇷 🏓 Mon, 27 Oct – 11:15 (Paris) / 10:15 (Ireland) Colin Judge 🇮🇪 vs Nalepka M 🇵🇱 Follow all the results live: https://lnkd.in/e84w4HBc #TeamIreland

We were delighted to attend the launch of Vision Sports Ireland’s new national strategy 'Beyond Vision 2025–2028'. This ambitious plan marks a major step forward in creating a more inclusive Ireland one where every person who is blind or vision impaired can access sport and physical activity wherever and whenever they choose. Beyond Vision represents a cultural shift: moving beyond participation numbers to a nationwide commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and lifelong wellbeing. Guided by the lived experiences of members, the strategy sets out to champion leadership in accessibility, strengthen participation pathways across all life stages, and promote cultural change across sport and society. Read more about the launch and strategy here: https://lnkd.in/erpCHC_a

Discover your Paralympic potential! Paralympics Ireland is excited to announce the final Allianz NextGen event of 2025! 📅 November 30th 📍 National Indoor Arena, Dublin. Whether you’re new to Para sport or already competing this is your chance to try new sports, meet coaches and start your journey in Para sport! Registration is essential! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/epTBxx_H

Strong performances from Team Ireland at the 2025 World Triathlon Para Championships in Wollongong! Tom Williamson secured a brilliant sixth place in the world in the Men’s PTS5, while Judith MacCombe & Eimear Nicholls and Chloe MacCombe & Aoibh Clarke both delivered top-ten finishes in the Women’s PTVI. Read full recap here: https://lnkd.in/ePTMg_pJ Triathlon Ireland Sport Ireland Vision Sports Ireland

Discover your Paralympic potential! Paralympics Ireland is excited to announce the final Allianz NextGen event of 2025! 📅 November 30th 📍 National Indoor Arena, Dublin. Whether you’re new to Para sport or already competing this is your chance to try new sports, meet coaches and start your journey in Para sport! Registration is essential. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/epTBxx_H Allianz Ireland | Sport Ireland | Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) | Vision Sports Ireland |

Two time World Para Athletics gold medallist Orla Comerford has been named joint Irish Times Sportswoman of the Month for September. The 28-year-old Raheny Shamrock sprinter enjoyed a sensational World Championships in New Delhi, capturing gold in both the T13 100m and 200m events. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqrr2BtK