Paralympics Ireland has announced Aer Lingus as its official airline partner, with the carrier to fly Irish athletes to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as part of the deal.

Paralympics Ireland has added Hays Ireland as its official recruitment partner in a deal which will also see athletes offered career guidance and mentorship.

The Sport Ireland Institute has been named the "official performance partner" for Ireland’s Paralympic team in an agreement which officials claim will result in a "cohesive and united" team support unit for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ruth Nic Aoidh has been appointed as interim chief executive of Paralympics Ireland, replacing Miriam Malone.

Miriam Malone is set to leave her role as Paralympics Ireland chief executive, having held the position for five-and-a-half years.

Ireland's women's SB8 100 metres breaststroke Paralympic champion Ellen Keane is set to join her team-mates for this month's World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira at a later stage, with her preparations impacted by contracting COVID-19.

Paralympics Ireland has held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sport Ireland Sports Headquarters at Abbotstown, where it reflected upon its preparation and performance for the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Catherine Walsh has been returned as chair of the Paralympics Ireland Athletes' Commission, with four new members elected.

Gold medallists Katie-George Dunlevy, Eve McCrystal and Jason Smyth were amongst the honours again at Paralympics Ireland’s Tokyo 2020 Awards at Dublin Castle.

Rio 2016 discus medallist Niamh McCarthy has announced her retirement, having represented Ireland at two Paralympic Games.

Irish sprinter Jason Smyth pleaded with his country to get behind the Paralympic team before the Tokyo 2020 Games with the same national pride and passion that newly crowned Olympic boxing champion Kellie Harrington received.

Paralympics Ireland has announced The Vision Group as the official supplier of medical and sports rehabilitation products, while Hickey's Pharmacy has gifted the Tokyo-bound team with a range of healthcare items.

Eimear Breathnach has been elected to succeed John Fulham as President of Paralympics Ireland.

Paralympics Ireland has appointed Neasa Russell as sports director and she will now act as the nation's Chef de Mission for the Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.

Artists from Ireland and Japan have come together to produce a commemorative piece of music which celebrates Paralympics Ireland's team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.