Damien Vereker

Paralympic squad named for forthcoming track world championships

Irish pair finish second in the women’s tandem road-race in the Netherlands

Rio silver medal winner will now be funded through Irish Sailing Association

In-form Irish rider also set to take part in this year’s Vuelta a España

Mullen and Nicolas Roche among the favourites for Sunday’s elite men’s road race

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Irish cyclists hopeful ahead of final preparations for Paralympic races

Team Ireland have seven athletes as well as the 7-a-side football team competing first up

Champions Smyth and McKillop lead the team aiming to secure eight medals