My name is Orla Comerford, I’m 22 years old, I’m from Dublin and I’m an Irish international T13 Sprinter. I competed at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio and have x2 European bronze medals. I’ve always been super active and into… Continue Reading “There’s a place for everyone in sport, it’s about getting out, getting active and enjoying it.” – Orla Comerford’s story
Category: CARA Latest News
Cara – Board Opportunity – Finance Director
Cara is specifically looking to appoint a passionate, innovative and knowledgeable Finance Director to provide effective strategic leadership in achieving the targets set in its ambitious strategic plan 2019-2021. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic board… Continue Reading Cara – Board Opportunity – Finance Director
“When you join a sport you join the community in the sport.” – Kerrie Leonard’s story
My name is Kerrie Leonard, I’m 29 and I’m from County Meath. I am a para-archer who has represented Ireland at the last three World Archery World Championships and hope to represent Ireland at the Tokyo Paralympics. I am from… Continue Reading “When you join a sport you join the community in the sport.” – Kerrie Leonard’s story
“With practice and time, I began to believe in myself as a golfer again.” – Gareth McNeilly’s Story
My name is Gareth Mc Neilly and I am a golfer from Massereene Golf Club in County Antrim. In 2004 I was involved in a motorbike accident where I instantly lost my right leg above the knee. When I was… Continue Reading “With practice and time, I began to believe in myself as a golfer again.” – Gareth McNeilly’s Story
“Nothing holds me back from playing golf” – Carol Brill’s story
My name is Carol Brill and I am a member of Stackstown golf club and Irish Blind Golf. I have Usher syndrome, a rare genetic disease which affects both sight and hearing loss. Usher syndrome is the most common form… Continue Reading “Nothing holds me back from playing golf” – Carol Brill’s story
“My goal in life is to show the world what people with Down Syndrome can do.” – Mei Lin Yap’s Story
My name is Mei Lin Yap, I am 31 years old and I have Down Syndrome. I live with my mum Áine and my dog in southside Dublin. I went to main stream school and after completing my Leaving Cert… Continue Reading “My goal in life is to show the world what people with Down Syndrome can do.” – Mei Lin Yap’s Story
Jean Daly’s Im In Too Story
Sport has always been a massive part of my life and as I reflect, I can see how this has changed and evolved in many ways. As a child, I remember being at a different sport everyday, tennis, basketball, swimming,… Continue Reading Jean Daly’s Im In Too Story
Announcement – Cara Appoints New Chair
CARA APPOINTS JON MORGAN AS CHAIR Jon Morgan has been appointed as the new Chair of Cara (Sport Inclusion Ireland). Jon Morgan – New Chair of Cara Jon has been a Board Member of Cara since March 2018, although his… Continue Reading Announcement – Cara Appoints New Chair
“The sport you enjoy doesn’t have to be the one your best at.” Patrick Monahan’s Story
My name is Patrick Monahan. I am 33 years of age and from Caragh, just outside Naas in County Kildare. I’m a T7 paraplegic as a result of a road traffic accident in 2007. Before my accident, my passion was… Continue Reading “The sport you enjoy doesn’t have to be the one your best at.” Patrick Monahan’s Story
Position Available – Business Support Manager
Do you have experience of providing professional administrative and secretarial support coupled with high customer service and professional standards? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Then this is great opportunity for you to join Cara at an exciting… Continue Reading Position Available – Business Support Manager