# Paralympic Games

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# tokyo 2020

Paralympic Breakfast: O'Reilly and McCarthy narrowly miss out on medals

Ellen Keane and Róisín Ní Riain will race in the finals of the 200m individual medley and 100m breaststroke later this morning.

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Sep 1st 2021, 7:24 AM

# Unacceptable

Irish Paralympian's wheelchair 'completely broken' while flying to London for Tokyo Games

Patrick Flanagan says there was damage to the wheels as a lot of dents and scrapes on the chair.

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Aug 14th 2021, 1:11 PM

# Best Laid Plans

'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.

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Apr 7th 2020, 10:19 PM

# countdown clock

'It's like cramming for an exam by the end of it!' - Six months to go as Team Ireland eye Tokyo 2020

The countdown is well and truly on to the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

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Feb 25th 2020, 4:15 PM

# Not About the Bike

'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

# Goldsmyth

'We always look at people with disabilities and think about what they can't do'

Jason Smyth on embracing challenges and change as he enters the twilight of his career.

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Dec 25th 2017, 11:59 AM

# world champions

Gold for Ireland! Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal record first Para-cycling world title

The Paralympic Champions won silver in the Road Race in Rio last year, on Friday securing a first ever world title in South Africa.

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Sep 1st 2017, 7:44 PM

# Joy

‘To see my children’s faces made the sacrifices all worthwhile’

Eve McCrystal chats to The42 about her momentous year winning gold alongside Katie-George Dunlevy at the Paralympics.

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Dec 28th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Day 9

Paralympic Breakfast: Cycling medalists back for another shot at glory

Eoghan Clifford will be hoping for a third medal at this year’s Games.

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Sep 16th 2016, 8:30 AM

# Day 8

Paralympic Breakfast: O'Leary out to medal after making history

There’s also Irish involvement in cycling, sailing, swimming and athletics in Rio today.

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Sep 15th 2016, 7:00 AM

# perfectly timed

'You get me the new leg, I will do the rest': Lynch delivers on his promise in style

After the heartbreak of London, the 45-year-old timed it right today to claim silver.

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Sep 14th 2016, 4:16 PM

# medal alert

Ireland's Colin Lynch storms to Paralympic silver with stunning Time Trial performance

Team Ireland are now halfway towards their medal target of eight.

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Sep 14th 2016, 12:45 PM

# learning curve

A harsh but valuable footballing lesson as Ireland picked apart by gold medal favourites

It was a humbling first taste of Paralympic action for Barry Ferguson’s side.

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Sep 8th 2016, 8:27 PM

# Preview

Paralympic Breakfast: Jason Smyth gets his T13 100m defence under way

There are six Irish competitors in action on the opening day in Rio.

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Sep 8th 2016, 8:30 AM

# paralympics

'I want three medals around my neck': Ireland's dynamic duo gunning for track glory

All eyes will be on Rio’s Velodrome over the next few days as Ireland’s cyclists go in search of Paralympic success.

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Sep 8th 2016, 7:30 AM

# Rio 2016

Russia to hold alternative event to Paralympics for their banned athletes

They’re hosting a two-day event in Moscow.

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Aug 31st 2016, 7:25 PM

# paralympics

Vogue is in hot water after using able-bodied actors for a 'Paralympics' photoshoot

The actors were Photoshopped to look like they had disabilities.

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Aug 27th 2016, 2:33 PM

# vogue brazil

Vogue is in hot water after using able-bodied actors for a 'Paralympics' photoshoot

The actors were Photoshopped to look like they had disabilities.

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Aug 26th 2016, 7:47 AM

# Plain sailing

John Twomey: Ireland's flag bearer will be competing at his 11th (!) Paralympic Games

“It’s a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

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Jul 19th 2016, 4:23 PM

# more than sport

'I have to come back from Rio with a gold medal or else everyone will say it's been a failure for me'

Michael McKillop has come through the other side of four difficult years and now he’s ready to defend his Paralympic title this summer.

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Jul 6th 2016, 7:30 AM

# the road to rio

Double gold medal success for Ireland at European Championships as Cork pair break records

It’s been a fantastic weekend for the Irish team in Italy.

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Jun 13th 2016, 8:15 PM

# Inspirational

'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

# gold standard

'It's not beyond anyone' - Kelly Gallagher on why others with disabilities can dream of gold medals

The Paralympic gold medallist tells The42 about overcoming obstacles to reach the top of her sport.

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Dec 25th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Rio 2016

'This is an opportunity for someone to wear the green jersey and travel the world'

Ireland CP football manager Barry Ferguson is hoping to unearth new talent before the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio.

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Dec 5th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Looking Back

Here are our 44 favourite images of the London 2012 Paralympics

The past week and a half in London has been memorable for a number of reasons. Here are some of its defining images.

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Dec 30th 2012, 8:30 AM

# honours list

Olympic connections dominate Queen's list of New Year honours

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins and sailor Ben Ainslie are knighted, as all 29 British gold medallists from London 2012 receive an honour.

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Dec 29th 2012, 1:06 PM

# Top of the World

Adjusted for population, Ireland came fourth in the Paralympics

We’ve crunched through the Paralympics medal table to reveal just how well Ireland really did…

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Sep 12th 2012, 3:53 PM

# Awesome

Paralympic Village: Team Ireland pack up their medals

Plus, Oscar Pistorius waits for the final track event to reassert his dominance.

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Sep 8th 2012, 10:47 PM

# Unlucky

Paralympics 2012: No medal for McDonald despite PB

Meanwhile, James Scully brought the curtain down on Ireland’s involvement and called it ‘the best experience of his life’.

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Sep 8th 2012, 9:00 PM

# team ireland

Paralympic Breakfast: Smyth set to chase double double

We also have news of the other Irish athletes in action as the Games’ end comes into sight.

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Sep 7th 2012, 7:20 AM

# paralympics

VIDEO: Peacock takes Pistorius' 100m crown

The Briton was in imperious 100 metre form tonight.

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Sep 6th 2012, 10:30 PM

# Lights out

Paralympic Village: No medals today, but still plenty to shout about

Day eight of the Games was as absorbing as ever, though it held plenty of disappointment for Irish athletes.

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Sep 6th 2012, 9:34 PM

# paralympics

Freney in seventh heaven as sleepy Cowdrey makes it 12 golds

Meanwhile, Ireland’s Ellen Keane was in action in he 200m medley final.

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Sep 6th 2012, 7:53 PM

# Disappointment

Disappointment for Firth as she is forced to pull out of 100m breaststroke

The 16-year-old was Ireland’s first gold medal winner of the Games, but a recurring shoulder injury has ruled her out.

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Sep 6th 2012, 10:31 AM

# paralympics

Mark Rohan secures yet another gold medal for Ireland

The 31-year-old won the Men’s Individual H1 Time Trial at Brands Hatch on Wednesday afternoon.

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Sep 5th 2012, 5:13 PM

# Double bronze

Ireland secure two more bronze medals in cycling

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.

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Sep 5th 2012, 4:51 PM

# Review

Paralympic Village: Joy for Kearney and Barry on Day Six

It was a historic day in London, with a number of world records being broken.

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Sep 4th 2012, 11:35 PM

# Update

Paralympics 2012: McDonald into final, Baldwin misses out despite PB

Meanwhile, James Dwyer has placed sixth in the individual freestyle test – grade IV.

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Sep 4th 2012, 2:32 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you been watching the Paralympic Games?

Ireland are enjoying great success – but many Irish viewers don’t have the TV channels they might need.

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Sep 4th 2012, 11:11 AM

# Golden Mum-ent

Mum's the word: McKillop's Mammy presents medal in 'surprise' ceremony

A games sponsor ensured that Michael McKillop’s second medal presentation became a first for the Paralympic Games.

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Sep 4th 2012, 8:02 AM