Paralympic Council announces squad for European Championships

THE Irish team for next month’s IPC Open European Athletics Championships in Espoo, Finland, has been announced by the Paralympic Council of Ireland.

Paralympic Council announces squad for European Championships

The team comprises 20 athletes (five women and 15 men) from three disability groups.

The team is a blend of experience and youth with three former Paralympic medal winners (Derek Malone, John McCarthy, Catherine Walsh), a world-record holder (Lisa Callaghan) and eight athletes competing in their first "major" championships.

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