# paralympics

All time

# Past pupil

Marist College seek inspiration from Mark Rohan ahead of Leinster semi-final

The paralympic gold medallist has been back at his old school to help out with the senior football team.

1.1k

Feb 22nd 2013, 10:19 AM

# Oscar Pistorius

Pistorius cancels all future races as he prepares to face murder charge

Victim Reeva Steenkamp’s funeral will take place tomorrow, the same day as Pistorius faces a bail hearing. He is charged with her murder.

55.4k

Feb 18th 2013, 9:56 AM

# Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius case: 'No hatred in our hearts' says Reeva Steenkamp's father

Barry Steenkamp said the Blade Runner may have ‘acted on instinct’

36.2k

Feb 17th 2013, 12:21 PM

# Review

Oscar Pistorius profile: the inspirational 'Blade Runner'

The South African athlete is one of the world’s most recognisable sportsmen.

10.9k

Feb 14th 2013, 12:16 PM

# Oscar Pistorius

UPDATE: South African athlete Oscar Pistorius charged with murder

A case of mistaken identity? The Paralympic gold medallist is said to be in shock after he reportedly shot dead his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria.

49.2k

121

Feb 14th 2013, 10:20 AM

# Inspiration

Dolan praises Mark Rohan's input to Westmeath football

The Paralympian has been brought on board with the Leinster county’s backroom team for the new season and has already made his mark.

1.4k

Jan 9th 2013, 1:38 PM

# 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.

16.7k

Dec 30th 2012, 8:30 AM

# review 2012

13 things we didn't know last year

Gangnam, Instagram, Mick Wallace’s tax dealings, and how amazing our athletes are.

15.8k

Dec 26th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Slideshow

In pictures: The RTÉ Sports Awards

Ireland’s sporting heroes were out in force for this evening’s ceremony.

2.8k

Dec 23rd 2012, 11:40 PM

# Poll

Poll: Who should win RTÉ Sports Team of the Year tomorrow night?

And the nominees are…

7.3k

Dec 22nd 2012, 12:00 PM

# London calling... again

Good news for Irish athletes as London to host 2017 IPC worlds

The event will take place at London’s Olympic Stadium, just a month before the World Athletics Championships gets under way at the same venue.

437

Dec 19th 2012, 12:05 PM

# Run Like The Wind

Nothing to see here -- just Oscar Pistorius racing against a horse

The race was held as part of the “Definitely Able” campaign which highlights people who have overcome disability to achieve their dreams.

1.4k

Dec 16th 2012, 2:31 PM

# Awards Season

Leinster, Donegal and Rory Mac dominate RTÉ sports award nominations

Will it be a case of Jimmy McGuinness winning more accolades at the gala ceremony?

5.1k

Dec 10th 2012, 2:44 PM

# Halloween

Paralympic skiier Josh Sundquist dresses up as leg lamp, wins Halloween

You might not have heard of Sundquist before, but you will never forget this costume.

1.8k

Oct 31st 2012, 12:36 PM

# Twittersphere

The sporting tweets of the week: Rory meets a new friend

This week, Joey Barton gives his thoughts on Hillsborough and Jason Smyth weighs in on the debate over his nationality.

2.5k

Sep 16th 2012, 10:30 AM

# Prime Numbers

Teeth, taxes and Junior Certs: the week in numbers

Just HOW well did Ireland do at the Paralympics? And which country’s population has the most smokers?

5.7k

Sep 15th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Say Cheese

In pictures: Ireland's Paralympians attend a government reception

Gold medal winners Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop were among those in attendance today.

6.3k

Sep 14th 2012, 5:12 PM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Friday

Your weekend starts here. Grab a cup of coffee and get stuck into the morning’s important sports news.

340

Sep 14th 2012, 9:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you need to know as you start your day…

9.3k

Sep 14th 2012, 8:39 AM

# Heroes

Congrats! Ireland's Paralympians to be honoured at Farmleigh

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be hosting a reception later today for the Irish team to celebrate their haul of sixteen medals at London 2012.

2.3k

Sep 14th 2012, 8:27 AM

# 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…

7.1k

Sep 12th 2012, 3:53 PM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Tuesday

Here’s everything you need to know this morning — apart from which tube stop is closest to Craven Cottage.

439

Sep 11th 2012, 9:00 AM

# Homecoming

Pics: Welcome home! Ireland's medal-laden Paralympic heroes return

A warm welcome for our athletes back in Dublin tonight.

12.5k

Sep 10th 2012, 9:50 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

6.7k

Sep 10th 2012, 4:54 PM

# Paralympics 2012

Ireland's heroes head for home as Paralympics closes

Team Ireland’s 49 athletes are expected to meet the public in Dublin Airport shortly after 8pm this evening.

2.5k

Sep 10th 2012, 11:14 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Monday

Time to seize the week – here’s everything you need to know this Monday morning.

526

Sep 10th 2012, 9:00 AM

# London 2012

Festival of the Flame: Paralympics closes in spectacular fashion

The Games drew to a close at London’s Olympic Stadium tonight.

2.7k

Sep 9th 2012, 11:03 PM

# golden moments

Paralympics 2012: 'Weirwolf' wins marathon for fourth gold

GB’s David Weir won his fourth gold of the Paralympics, beating rivals Marcel Hug and Kurt Fearnley in the marathon on Sunday.

900

Sep 9th 2012, 2:21 PM

# Endgame

Paralympic Breakfast: Time to say goodbye

Brace yourselves, the Games are almost over, but first…

3.0k

Sep 9th 2012, 7:30 AM

# Awesome

Paralympic Village: Team Ireland pack up their medals

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

9.3k

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’.

4.8k

Sep 8th 2012, 9:00 PM

# Prime Numbers

Medals, meat and dirty diamonds: the week in numbers

How much is Ireland’s stash of Paralympic medals worth? And how much does the ‘typical’ debs cost?

3.7k

Sep 8th 2012, 7:30 PM

# latest

Paralympics 2012: McDonald and Scully reach final, Keane misses out (updated)

The gold medallist has qualified for this evening’s event with a time of 1:10.59.

3.2k

Sep 8th 2012, 1:34 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are 9 things to know as you start your day…

8.4k

Sep 8th 2012, 8:59 AM

# Preview

Paralympic breakfast: Triumphant Team Ireland hoping to end Games on a high

Catherine Walsh and Fran Meehan are among those hoping to add to the Irish side’s medal haul today.

4.0k

Sep 8th 2012, 7:20 AM

# team ireland

Paralympic Village: Smyth secures iconic status

The sprinter, along with Mark Rohan and Catherine O’Neill, added to Ireland’s medal haul today.

8.1k

Sep 7th 2012, 11:25 PM

# Legend

Another world record! Jason Smyth claims gold in style

The Irish athlete recorded a time of 21.05 at the Olympic Stadium tonight.

10.8k

Sep 7th 2012, 8:44 PM

# need to know

The Evening Fix... now with added baby heavy metal

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

8.6k

Sep 7th 2012, 8:00 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock….

8.0k

Sep 7th 2012, 4:48 PM

# Ballsy

Mark Rohan's coach deserves the gold medal for Paralympics celebrations

The look on Rohan’s face says it all – consider that your (possibly) NSFW warning if you’re unsure whether to click.

3.2k

Sep 7th 2012, 4:31 PM