Paralympic Council of Ireland (PCI) launch their Paralions Programme
26 February 2008; The Paralympic Council of Ireland launched their Paralions programme aimed at encouraging young people with a physical disability to become involved in Paralympic Sport and unearth potential Irish athletes for the London 2012 Paralympic Games and beyond. The idea behind Paralions is to try and make people aware that Paralympic sport in its many forms e.g. cycling, athletics, swimming, sailing, wheelchair basketball etc... exists across the country, is accessible, can offer incalculable benefits, as well as the dream scenario; the opportunity to represent Ireland at the Paralympic Games. For more details visit www.pcireland.ie or call the Paralympic Council of Ireland on 01-6251175. Ireland has a proud tradition at Paralympic level returning from the Athens Games with four medals. The 2008 Paralympic Games get underway on September 6th in Beijing with the Irish team for the Games currently standing at approximately 33 in number. At the launch Chief Executive of the Irish Sports Council John Treacy. Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport, Dublin. Picture credit: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE *** Local Caption ***
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Tuesday 26th Feb 2008
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