Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Ellen Keane waves to family and friends at La Defense Arena

Paris 2024: Proud Keane bows out of Paralympic stage

Ellen Keane rounded off a decorated Paralympic career with a sixth-place finish in her 100m backstroke heat at La Defense Arena.

Paralympics • 03 Sep 24

Team Ireland triathlete Cassie Cava after crossing the line in Paris

Paris 2024: Triathlon brings pain and rewards for Irish

It was an afternoon of contrasting objectives in the Parisian sunshine for triathletes Judith MacCombe and Cassie Cava.

Paralympics • 02 Sep 24

Guide Eimear Nicholls, Judith MacCombe, guide Catherine Sands and Chloe MacCombe pose for photographers after the conclusion of the triathlon at the Pont Alexandre III

Paris 2024: MacCombe twins sixth & eighth in triathlon

Derry twins Chloe and Judith MacCombe have completed their triathlon event at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, finishing sixth and eighth respectively.

Paralympics • 02 Sep 24

Eve McCrystal, left, and Katie George Dunlevy with their silver medals

Paris 2024: Irish dream team bow out on a high

One of Ireland's greatest sporting partnerships have bowed out at the top, with Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal once again delivering when it matters most.

Paralympics • 01 Sep 24

Katie-George Dunlevy and pilot Eve McCrystal are cheered on by family and friends in their Paralympic final

Paris 2024: Irish cycling ambitions firmly on track

As Cycling Ireland edge closer to a home base and velodrome in the country, our track cyclists continue to deliver on the world stage.

Paralympics • 02 Sep 24

Greta Streimikyte on her way to a fourth-place finish in her 1500m final

Paris 2024: Streimikyte fourth in 1500m final

Greta Streimikyte broke her own European record as she finished fourth in the women's T13 1500m Paralympic final at Stade de France.

Paralympics • 31 Aug 24

Tiarnán O'Donnell with his lucky charm, a Lego mini figurine that remains in his sock for every race

Paris 2024: Fledgling crew ready to take on the world

Tiarnán O'Donnell and Katie O'Brien barely made it to the start line in Paris due to torrid preparation, but their perfomances at Vaires-sur-Marnes has encouraged them to already set their sights on Los Angeles.

Paralympics • 31 Aug 24

Tiarnán O'Donnell and Katie O'Brien competing at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium

Paris 2024: O'Brien and O'Donnell miss out on A final

Para rowers Katie O'Brien and Tiarnán O'Donnell did not advance to the A final of the PR2 mixed double sculls at Vaires-sur-Marnes.

Paralympics • 31 Aug 24

Róisín Ní Riain claims Ireland's 231st medal since the inaugural Paralympic Games of 1960

Paris 2024: Silver lining for steely Ní Ríain

Róisín Ní Ríain's cool approach is reaping rewards in the pool. Now a Paralympic medallist, she still has two more events before finishing up her programme.

Paralympics • 31 Aug 24

Róisín Ní Riain after receiving her silver medal

Paris 2024: Ní Riain takes silver in 100m backstroke

Róisín Ní Riain has claimed Ireland's first medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games with a silver in the women's S13 100m backstroke at a boisterous La Defense Arena in Paris.

Paralympics • 07 Sep 24