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).
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National Paralympic Committee | |
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Code | IRL |
Created | 1987 |
Continental Association | EPC |
Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
Secretary General | Liam Harbison |
Website | paralympics.ie |
History
The organisation was established the Paralympic Council of Ireland in 1987,[1] as a Coordination Committee for the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[2] They rebranded with a new logo in 2005.[1] The organisation rebranded again in 2011 with a new logo and a name change to Paralympics Ireland.[1] They launched a new tagline, Inspiring Beyond Belief.[2]
Paralympics Ireland coordinates Ireland at the Paralympics and Ireland at the World Championships.[2]
See also
References
- "History". Boccia Ireland. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- "Paralympics Ireland Launched". International Paralympic Committee (IPC). January 27, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2020.