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# Paralympics Ireland

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Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal secure another cycling gold medal at Paralympic Games
The tandem duo posted a time of 2.35.53 to win their third medal in Tokyo.
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Sep 3rd 2021, 7:54 AM
Paralympic Breakfast: Ní Riain storms to another final while Grimes falls just short
Róisín Ní Riain secured her spot in the final with another PB after a 4:45.14 time in the S13 400 Freestyle.
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Aug 27th 2021, 8:20 AM
Ní Riain aims to find stride after ideal preparation in S13 100m Butterfly
‘My main events are still to come so getting out there and being able to race in a final today felt really great,’ the Limerick native said.
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Aug 25th 2021, 12:39 PM
President Higgins sends best wishes to Ireland's Paralympics team
The 29 athletes representing Ireland at the Paralympics in Japan will compete in nine sports.
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Aug 12th 2021, 7:44 PM
'It's tough to describe it in words but it means so much' - Team Ireland's fundraising drive
Paralympics Ireland’s new fundraising campaign ‘The Next Level’ has already raised over €60,000.
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Mar 2nd 2021, 1:03 PM
'I'm really uncomfortable in my own skin, with my disabilities and putting them out there for the world to see'
Colin Lynch is a decorated Paralympian but 2018 was a relentless struggle as he faced up to his mental health problems and their origin.
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Jan 13th 2019, 7:53 PM
'I want to show everybody what I can do': Ireland's swimmers bidding for European glory in Dublin
The National Aquatic Centre welcomes over 500 athletes from 40 countries this week.
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Aug 12th 2018, 7:00 AM
Robbie Keane and Olympic heroes honoured as People of the Year
The list also includes some extraordinary acts of heroism.
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Dec 3rd 2016, 11:00 PM
Three world champions and two Paralympic champions included in Ireland team for Rio
Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan was in attendance in Dublin as the 44-strong team for this summer’s Games was announced.
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Jul 5th 2016, 2:35 PM
'Going to Rio would be an opportunity to say thank you to Ireland for accepting me'
Greta Streimikyte has rarely shared her story. By the end of the summer, you’re likely to know all about it.
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May 31st 2016, 8:00 AM
'I've found myself in dark places at times, trying to live up to people's expectations'
Michael McKillop is the subject of Paralympic Ireland’s ‘More Than Sport’ video series.
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Mar 30th 2016, 7:26 PM
We spent a day competing with some of Ireland's most inspiring athletes
Ahead of the Rio Paralympics, we headed down to Santry to try out some of the sports Ireland will be represented in this summer.
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Mar 26th 2016, 12:00 PM
'Acceptance for me now is that I think it's s**t - I hate the condition'
A Tipperary minor hurler, Peter Ryan’s life changed when diagnosed with a rare disorder. Now, after sinking to dark, depressing lows, he’s Rio-bound as a para-cyclist.
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Mar 13th 2016, 8:00 PM
Vice President of Paralympics Ireland prevented from voting freely
Wheelchair users were yesterday required to call ahead to arrange access at some polling stations.
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Feb 27th 2016, 12:56 PM
A brilliant pic of double Paralympic champion Mark Rohan
The Westmeath handcyclist features in the next installment of “The Journey,” a Sports Council series looking at the lives of elite athletes.
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Aug 29th 2013, 2:11 PM
Pics: Ireland's Paralympic swimmers return home with 8 world championship medals
Team Ireland won eight medals in eight days at the Paralympic Swimming World Championships in Montreal.
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Aug 20th 2013, 5:47 PM
Ever wondered who'd win in a race between Mark Rohan and Davy Russell?
You’re about to find out.
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Feb 27th 2013, 2:03 PM