Paralympian Niamh McCarthy retires

Her career highlight came in 2016 when winning a silver medal in the F41 category at the Rio Paralympic Games.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 11:24

Colm O’Connor

Irish Paralympic discus star Niamh McCarthy has announced her retirement.

During an incredible eight-year international career, McCarthy podiumed at European and World Championship level but her career highlight came in 2016 when winning a silver medal in the F41 category at the Rio Paralympic Games.

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