'This year, I took the year out of school to train for Tokyo... I think that will be the case again next year'
Irish Para swimmer Nicole Turner on life in lockdown, plans after deferring her Leaving Cert and fundraising for an important cause.
Irish Para swimmer Nicole Turner on life in lockdown, plans after deferring her Leaving Cert and fundraising for an important cause.
The countdown is well and truly on to the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Colin Lynch is a decorated Paralympian but 2018 was a relentless struggle as he faced up to his mental health problems and their origin.
Jason Smyth on embracing challenges and change as he enters the twilight of his career.
The Paralympic Champions won silver in the Road Race in Rio last year, on Friday securing a first ever world title in South Africa.
Eve McCrystal chats to The42 about her momentous year winning gold alongside Katie-George Dunlevy at the Paralympics.
Eoghan Clifford will be hoping for a third medal at this year’s Games.
There’s also Irish involvement in cycling, sailing, swimming and athletics in Rio today.
After the heartbreak of London, the 45-year-old timed it right today to claim silver.
Team Ireland are now halfway towards their medal target of eight.
It was a humbling first taste of Paralympic action for Barry Ferguson’s side.
There are six Irish competitors in action on the opening day in Rio.
All eyes will be on Rio’s Velodrome over the next few days as Ireland’s cyclists go in search of Paralympic success.
They’re hosting a two-day event in Moscow.
The actors were Photoshopped to look like they had disabilities.
The actors were Photoshopped to look like they had disabilities.
“It’s a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
Michael McKillop has come through the other side of four difficult years and now he’s ready to defend his Paralympic title this summer.
It’s been a fantastic weekend for the Irish team in Italy.
Greta Streimikyte has rarely shared her story. By the end of the summer, you’re likely to know all about it.
The Paralympic gold medallist tells The42 about overcoming obstacles to reach the top of her sport.
Ireland CP football manager Barry Ferguson is hoping to unearth new talent before the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio.
The past week and a half in London has been memorable for a number of reasons. Here are some of its defining images.
Cyclist Bradley Wiggins and sailor Ben Ainslie are knighted, as all 29 British gold medallists from London 2012 receive an honour.
We’ve crunched through the Paralympics medal table to reveal just how well Ireland really did…
Plus, Oscar Pistorius waits for the final track event to reassert his dominance.
Meanwhile, James Scully brought the curtain down on Ireland’s involvement and called it ‘the best experience of his life’.
We also have news of the other Irish athletes in action as the Games’ end comes into sight.
The Briton was in imperious 100 metre form tonight.
Day eight of the Games was as absorbing as ever, though it held plenty of disappointment for Irish athletes.
Meanwhile, Ireland’s Ellen Keane was in action in he 200m medley final.
The 16-year-old was Ireland’s first gold medal winner of the Games, but a recurring shoulder injury has ruled her out.
The 31-year-old won the Men’s Individual H1 Time Trial at Brands Hatch on Wednesday afternoon.
James Brown and Damien Shaw finished third behind only Spain and Italy, while Catherine Walsh and Fran Meehan secured their second medals of the Games.
It was a historic day in London, with a number of world records being broken.
Meanwhile, James Dwyer has placed sixth in the individual freestyle test – grade IV.
Ireland are enjoying great success – but many Irish viewers don’t have the TV channels they might need.
A games sponsor ensured that Michael McKillop’s second medal presentation became a first for the Paralympic Games.
The Irish rider is hoping to add to the silver medal she already won, as she competes in Individual Freestyle Test later today.
The Antrim man won Ireland’s eighth medal of the competition in London today.