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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Day 11: Michael McKillop finishes eighth in 1,500m final

Patrick O’Leary narrowly misses out on medal; Mary Fitzgerald sixth in the F40 shot put

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 12:50

Michael McKillop keeping podium hopes alive despite shifting goalposts

Dominant in T37 middle-distance running, 2019 reclassification has made things tougher

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 06:00

Paralympics: Pat O’Leary paddles his way to two canoeing semi-finals

Barry McClements finishes campaign and points towards podium finishes in Paris

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 14:51

Athletics wrap: Hassan’s record reinforces Hengelo’s reputation

Lizzie Lee runs a lifetime best of 33:04.66 at the European 10,000m Cup

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 19:32

Greta Streimikyte takes gold and sets new European record in Poland

Clonliffe Harriers runner gets Ireland off to perfect start at World Para Athletics European Championships

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 21:37

The sporting decade that was: Athletes, first and foremost, without an asterisk

The 2016 Paralympics threw up 4,350 unique stories, with many written by Irish athletes

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 14:41

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody and cricketer Eoin Morgan on queen’s honours list

Classical music group The Priests, and members of PSNI included in awards

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 22:47

Michael McKillop misses out on medal at World Para-Athletics Championship

Irish runner loses first race in Para-athletics competition since 2005 in Dubai

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 16:34

Greta Streimikyte battles to fifth place in searing Dubai heat

24-year-old refuses to blame conditions as she misses out on medal in T13 1500m final

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 09:14

Olympic medallist Annalise Murphy loses direct funding of €40,000

Rio silver medal winner will now be funded through Irish Sailing Association

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 21:37

Shay’s Short Game: Two new caps on Home International team

Edward Rowe clinched the Irish under-14 title at Ballina, as first Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship announced

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 13:00

Michael McKillop claims 1500m gold at World Championships

John Fitzsimons wins bronze at European Under-20 Championships in Grosseto, Italy

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 19:53

Jason Smyth cruises into 200m final after season’s best

Irishman qualifies in his ease for Tuesday’s World Para Athletics Championships final

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 20:02

Smyth and McKillop notch up another double world gold

Duo claim victories within 10 minutes of each other at World Para Athletics Championships

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 00:46

Michael McKillop’s dam burst of emotion

Sports review of 2016: John O’Sullivan on the Irishman’s brave gold medal performance at the Paralympics

Sat Dec 24 2016 - 10:00

Irish Paralympic team receives rousing welcome home

Athletes, who won haul of 11 medals, tell of lucky socks, future plans and pinches of disbelief

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 21:45

Paralympics: ‘It’s a bit like like a fairytale and I don’t want it to end’

In their words: Ireland’s Paralympic medal winners on their success

Mon Sept 19 2016 - 01:00

Mechanical failure costs Eoghan Clifford chance of third Paralympic medal

Chain drop sees Galway lecturer finish fifth in road race

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 16:08

Paralympics: Niamh McCarthy wins silver medal

Discus thrower from Carrigaline secures Ireland’s ninth honour of the Games

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 00:04

Cyclist Colin Lynch wins Ireland’s fourth Paralympics medal

Takes silver in C2 Men’s Time Trial putting Ireland halfway towards total of eight

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 15:30

Magic Michael McKillop lives up to expectations

Runner clinches his fourth Paralympic gold medal with superb 1,500 metre run in Rio

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 15:16

Michael McKillop clinches fourth Paralympics gold medal

The 26-year-old eased home in the men’s T37 1500m final to win Ireland’s third medal

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 16:16

Paralympics: Great expectations for Ireland’s elite at Rio 2016

The 48-strong Irish team will be seeking to beat their medal haul at London Games

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 07:00

2016 Paralympics: Meet the 48 members of Team Ireland

All you need to know about the 48 men and women chasing glory for Ireland in Rio

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 06:00

Ireland select 44 athletes for Rio Paralympics

Champions Smyth and McKillop lead the team aiming to secure eight medals

Wed Jul 06 2016 - 01:00

Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop claim Paralymics gold again

Derry sprinter wins 100m in impressive 10.62 as McKillop claims 800m title

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 16:31

Paralympic athletes big winners in Sports Council grant awards

Twenty athletes receive the €40,000 “podium” amount

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 01:00

11 Paralympic athletes to receive €40,000 podium funding

Katie Taylor and Robert Heffernan will also benefit from Irish Sport Council International carding scheme

Thu Mar 26 2015 - 14:05

Laois Sports Partnership is keeping Paralympic flame lit

Motivation, funding and resources needed to sustain Ireland’s enviable Paralympic record for future generations

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 00:07

McKillop adds 1500m gold to 800 title

Ireland hit their target of five podium finishes at European Championships in Swansea

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 13:48

Lorraine Regan fifth in Shot Put in Swansea

Catherine O’Neill finished sixth in the Club Throw at Paralympics European Championships

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 20:02

McKillop wins gold medal in fine style

Ireland’s reigning double Paralympic and World champion adds European title

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 20:51

Jason Smyth reclassified due to deterioration of his eye condition

Irish Paralympic sprinter will be able to go for double gold in Rio

Mon Aug 18 2014 - 15:04

Neptune eye victory against Belfast Star

Cork side in mood to regain winning ways after 41-point loss against DCU Saints

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 01:00