Bar raised as Irish target 10 Paralympic medals and many changed lives

A successful Games will not just be measured in gold, silver, and bronze. Ireland's team of 35 also has the job of leaving an indelible mark on those at home.

KEANE FOR ACTION: Ellen Keane of Ireland during a training session at the Paris La Défense Arena in advance of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ring again the cathedral bell sitting trackside at the Stade de France. Reattach the lane ropes in the temporary waters of La Défense Arena. Reassemble the archery targets in the lawn of Esplanade des Invalides.

Paris has once again taken its marks and is set. Paris is ready for Round two. Starters orders, please, for the 17th staging of the Paralympic Games.