Double Paralympic medallist Orla Barry retires

“I achieved everything that I set out to achieve when I first started competing as a 14-year-old and I have some amazing memories.”

Double Paralympic medallist Orla Barry has announced her retirement from Paralympic sport.

Barry, who represented Ireland at three Paralympic Games in F57 Discus, is a former world record holder in the event and retires having won nine medals at major events throughout her 13-year career as a high-performance para-athlete.