James Dwyer, originally from Carrigeen in Co Kilkenny, this morning claimed fourth place in the Grade IV para equestrian dressage competition at the Paralympics in Greenwich Park, London.

Riders had to dip into their own pockets after expected funding for the Paralympics did not materialise, according to their chef d’equipe.

Para-equestrian riders had to dip into their own pockets, after expected funding for the Paralympics did not materialise, according to their chef d’equipe.