The IPC has announced the seventh VISTA conference

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the seventh VISTA conference for scientists and experts in para-sport will be held in the historic Spanish city of Girona from 7-10 October 2015 and the theme will be “securing the future for young para-athletes”.

Denis Toomey announced as Chef de Mission for 2016 Irish Paralympic Team

Paralympics Ireland has announced Denis Toomey as Chef de Mission for the Irish Paralympic team for the 2016 Games in Rio. The Cork man, who is currently President of Cycling Ireland, was appointed by the Board of Directors of Paralympics Ireland. The Chef de Mission is responsible for leading the team, and overseeing the operational […]

2015 Swimming World Championships Tickets Released

General Admission tickets for the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow have been officially launched. This will be the nation’s biggest para-sport event since the London Paralympic Games in 2012.

Vacancy: Irish Football 7-a-side Team Manager

CPSI and Paralympics Ireland are jointly seeking to appoint a Team Manager to lead the preparation of the Irish 7-a-side Football Team for the 2015 World Championships and the 2016 Paralympic Games.

CARA National Inclusion Awards 2015

The CARA National Inclusion awards are intended for individuals and organisations big and small who promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and physical activity. (Organisations whose main mandate is to cater for people with disabilities are not eligible to apply for these awards). So if you know of any organisations, clubs, schools […]

Her.ie Irish Sportswoman of the Year 2014

Orla Barry has been nominated for the Her.ie Irish Sportswoman of the Year 2014 after the discus thrower secured a silver medal in this year’s F57 Discus in the Paralympic Athletics European Championship in Swansea with a best throw of 28.13m