Paralympics Ireland
Paralympics Ireland (formerly known as the Paralympic Council of Ireland) is the National Paralympic Committee in Ireland for the Paralympic Games movement. It is a non-profit organisation that selects teams, and raises funds to send Irish competitors to Paralympic events organised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
National Paralympic Committee | |
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Country | Ireland |
Code | IRL |
Created | 1987 |
Continental Association | EPC |
Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
President | Ms Eimear Breathnach[1] |
Secretary General | Liam Harbison |
Website | paralympics.ie |
History
The organisation was established the Paralympic Council of Ireland in 1987,[2] as a Coordination Committee for the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[3] They rebranded with a new logo in 2005.[2] The organisation rebranded again in 2011 with a new logo and a name change to Paralympics Ireland.[2] They launched a new tagline, Inspiring Beyond Belief.[3]
Paralympics Ireland coordinates Ireland at the Paralympics and Ireland at the World Championships.[3]
See also
References
- "Ireland". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- "History". Boccia Ireland. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
- "Paralympics Ireland Launched". International Paralympic Committee (IPC). 27 January 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2020.