Highlights
As one of the 23 countries at the inaugural Games of 1960, Ireland have competed in every Paralympic Games, winning 199 medals. The most medals they have won at one Games is 66 (including 20 gold), at the 1984 Games hosted in New York.
Anthem: Title
Amhrán na bhFiann (The Soldier's Song)
Anthem: Year of Induction
1922
Anthem: Composer
Music Patrick HEENEY, words Peadar KEARNY.
Official NPC name
Ireland
NPC President's name
Mr. James GRADWELL
NPC General Secretary's name
Mr. Liam HARBISON
Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games
1960
Number of appearances in Paralympic Games
14, including London 2012
Summary of Paralympic Games Appearances
| Medals per sport | ||||
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Archery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Athletics | 31 | 36 | 61 | 128 |
| Boccia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Equestrian | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Football 7-a-side | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Lawn bowls | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Snooker | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Swimming | 8 | 10 | 8 | 26 |
| Table tennis | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
| Total | 54 | 59 | 86 | 199 |
| Medals per year | ||||
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 1972 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 1976 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 20 |
| 1980 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| 1984 | 20 | 15 | 31 | 66 |
| 1988 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 42 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 54 | 59 | 86 | 199 |
