News - Paralympics
Britney Arendse set to compete for Olympic medal
She has been nicknamed 'Spartacus' by her mother, because of her strength.
Sep 6, 2024 15:47Monaghan athlete and Garda secures medal at Paralympic Games
Para cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy and pilot Eve McCrystal have qualified for the gold medal race in the women's B three thousand metres individual pursuit.
Sep 1, 2024 12:29Mullagh's Britney Arendse 'one to watch' at paralympics
Britney acquired her impairment following a car accident in 2009, which results in a spinal cord injury.
Aug 26, 2024 14:03Amputee from Clones on mission to enter Guinness Book of Records again
Shane McLoughlin from Clones officially became 'World Champion' for the first person in the world as an amputee to pull an 18 tonne truck.
Jul 14, 2024 12:11Mullagh athlete sets her sight on Paris 2024
Britney is one out of 11 athletes who will act as brand ambassadors for PTSB.
Nov 23, 2023 16:18Australian Paralympian praises Peace Link facilities during Clones visit
Sarah's mother Patricia is a Connolly from Annalore Street and says there was something very fitting about her visit.
Jul 5, 2022 17:13Former Monaghan Garda says it's never too late for women to pursue sport
Eve says she didn't start properly cycling until her mid-30s.
Mar 12, 2022 09:33Cavan Paralympian Britney Arendse back home on Irish soil
She beat her personal best three times at the Games.
Aug 31, 2021 07:15Co Cavan athlete chosen as Paralympics flagbearer for today's opening ceremony
Britney Arendse is the first female athlete to represent Ireland in powerlifting at the Paralympics.
Aug 24, 2021 10:39Ireland’s first female Paralympian powerlifter from Cavan heads to Tokyo
Her competition takes place on the 29th of August.
Aug 13, 2021 12:58NorthernSound Newsletter
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