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It's another busy day for Team Ireland at the Paris Paralympic Games 💪 Kerrie Leonard is up first today in the W2 individual compound open elimination round. You can watch Kerrie competition live on RTÉ Player 4. Next up on the schedule for Team Ireland is Katie O'Brien and Tiarnán O'Donnell in the PR2 mixed doubles sculls from 9.50am. This will be live to watch on RTÉ Player 2. We also have a chance of competing in five finals today (pending earlier results) following Nicole Turners 6th place finish in the 50m Freestyle Final and Róisín Ní Riain’s 4th place finish in the 100m Butterfly. Check out today's full schedule for Team Ireland below. Paralympics Ireland

Let the Games Begin 🙌 Nine athletes lead the charge for Team Ireland on day one of the 2024 Paralympic Games. The action starts in the pool at 9:47am with Nicole Turner and Dearbhaile Brady in the S6 50m Freestyle Heat. Coverage on RTÉ2 and there are four RTÉ Player exclusive Paralympic streams. Best of luck #TeamIreland Paralympics Ireland

Orla Comerford and Colin Judge will carry the flag for Team Ireland today at the Opening Ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.   Orla Comerford will compete in her third Paralympic Games after her debut appearance at the Rio 2016 Games. The T13 100m sprinter has been in electric form of late dropping her personal best time below 12 seconds for the first time in her career. Table Tennis star Colin Judge will be competing in his second Games. Colin has been in fantastic form this season advancing to the later stage in several competitions including winning bronze at the European Championships and more recently silver at the Czech Open.   The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held at the Place de la Concorde today marking the first time that the Opening Ceremony will take place outside of the main stadium. There are 35 athletes set to compete for Ireland at the Games across 9 sports with the first of the athletes competing on August 29th. Best of luck Paralympics Ireland #TeamIreland

Are you as excited as us for the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games? 🤩🌟 Opening Ceremony coverage from 6:30 on RTÉ 2 tomorrow! 📺 Let's get it #TeamIreland! 🇮🇪 Paralympics Ireland | #SportIreland

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✏ Register now for the Sport Innovation & Technology Summit 2024! 📣 First look at our schedule for the day. An exciting mix of Keynote Speakers, Showcasing Sessions, and Networking opportunities. 📅 Date: 2nd October 2024 📍 Location: National Indoor Arena, Sport Ireland Campus Interested in the future of Irish Sport? Register now via the link below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eTmHuTVT

🏅 Exciting Announcement for All Sports Enthusiasts and Nutrition Advocates! 🏅 We're thrilled to announce the HPX Nutrition event, hosted by Sport Ireland Institute in partnership with the National Dairy Council! This year's event, HPX 2024, will explore the powerful impact of nutrition on athlete health and performance. Despite the rapid growth in sports nutrition research, traditional metrics might miss subtle nuances essential for athlete well-being. Join us as we bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners to share ideas, identify gaps, and explore opportunities to enhance the holistic impact of nutrition. 📅 Event Agenda: 🔹 Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion: What is Impactful Nutrition? 🔹 Applied Sports Science: Demonstrating effective impact for stakeholders 🔹 Periodizing In-competition Nutrition for Rugby Sevens 🔹 Parallel Networking Workshop and Campus Tour 🔹 Data Analytics in Sports Nutrition: Translating wearables into impact 🔹Measuring Nutritional Impact Beyond the Podium. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading minds in sports nutrition and make valuable connections. Let's unlock the full potential of nutrition in sports together! 🗓️ Save the Date: October 10th 📍 Location: Sport Ireland Campus 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eaewDrPJ #BelievePerformAchieve

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💡 Job Opportunities 💡 Lots of #JobsInSport LIVE on the Sport Ireland website! More details and more roles here 👉 https://bit.ly/46X6wP0

The Irish men’s hockey team is gunning for a chance of European glory in the EuroHockey Championship B Qualifiers on the Sport Ireland Campus this week.  The event – running from August 22nd-25th - sees eight nations battling it out in the knockout tournament for one of the two remaining spots in the 2025 EuroHockey Championships, the top tier of European hockey. This tournament will provide an opportunity for fans to witness top-tier hockey live in Blanchardstown, Dublin – and there are tickets still available.  The Irish team, fresh from their outing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and ranked ninth in the Outdoor World Rankings, enter the tournament as strong contenders.  However, the competition is fierce with teams from Wales, Italy, Poland, Czechia, Türkiye, Luxembourg, and Malta all eager to claim their place in Europe’s elite competition. The event kicks off with four matches on Thursday, including Ireland’s opening game against Malta at 5.45pm.  The tournament format ensures plenty of action, with matches everyday culminating in the final on Sunday, August 25th, where the top two teams will secure their spots in next year’s EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach, Germany. The event is the latest high-profile sporting occasion on the Sport Ireland Campus, which just two weeks ago hosted the U20 Women’s European Volleyball Championships. Meanwhile, on December 1st the Campus will welcome the return of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup to the Campus.    Join the Excitement  Whether you are a die-hard hockey fan or new to the sport, this tournament offers a fantastic opportunity to witness some of Europe’s best hockey players. Get your tickets at the link below and cheer on the Irish men’s hockey team as they compete for a chance of European glory on the Sport Ireland Campus.  Ticket Information can be found here https://lnkd.in/guFPt6kq   Full match schedule:  Thursday, August 22nd  11:00 am – Wales vs Luxembourg  1:15pm – Czechia vs Türkiye  3:30pm – Italy vs Poland  5:45pm – Ireland vs Malta  Friday, August 23rd  3:30pm – 5th/8th Place: Loser Match 1 vs Loser Match 2  5:45pm – 5th/8th Place: Loser Match 4 vs Loser Match 3  Saturday, August 24th  12:00pm – Semi-Final 1: Winner Match 1 vs Winner Match 2  2:15pm – Semi-Final 2: Winner Match 4 vs Winner Match 3  Sunday, August 25th  09:15am – 7th/8th Place: Loser Match 5 vs Loser Match 6  11:30am – 5th/6th Place: Winner Match 5 vs Winner Match 6  1:45pm – 3rd/4th Place: Loser Semi-Final 2 vs Loser Semi-Final 1  4:00pm – Final: Winner Semi-Final 2 vs Winner Semi-Final 1  For more information, visit the Hockey Ireland website