JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND AND PARALYMPICS IRELAND 05/07/21
The Olympic Federation of Ireland and Paralympics Ireland today welcomed the outcome of talks between the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Pfizer Biontech which paves the way for the vaccination of Irish Olympic and Paralympic teams at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
6 May 2021, Vaccinations for the accredited Irish Olympic and Paralympic athletes and support teams expecting to travel to Tokyo, which numbers in the low hundreds, will be made available directly by Pfizer Biontech. It will be supplementary to any existing delivery agreements between Pfizer and the Irish Government, which through the EU allocation, has increased very significantly in recent weeks.
Goosebump Launches Powerful Campaign to Support Irish Para Athletes
February 26, 2021
Goosebump has rolled out a powerful new campaign for Paralympics Ireland to address the need for equality and recognition for Para Athletes.
The campaign, entitled The Next Level, showcases the commitment of Para Athletes to their respective sport, giving them full credit for their remarkable level of human achievement.
The aim of the campaign is to bring recognition and knowledge of Ireland’s Para Athletes and Paralympians to the Next Level while calling out for donations to help support these athletes in their preparations for the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo.
According to Trevor O’Rourke, head of commercial and funding at Paralympics Ireland: “This is a very exciting time for Paralympics Ireland as we launch our first major fundraising initiative. Goosebump have helped craft a strong digital campaign with stunning visuals and compelling messaging throughout. We truly believe this campa