Sports review of 2016: John O’Sullivan on the Irishman’s brave gold medal performance at the Paralympics

Athletes, who won haul of 11 medals, tell of lucky socks, future plans and pinches of disbelief

In their words: Ireland’s Paralympic medal winners on their success

Chain drop sees Galway lecturer finish fifth in road race

Discus thrower from Carrigaline secures Ireland’s ninth honour of the Games

Takes silver in C2 Men’s Time Trial putting Ireland halfway towards total of eight

Runner clinches his fourth Paralympic gold medal with superb 1,500 metre run in Rio

The 26-year-old eased home in the men’s T37 1500m final to win Ireland’s third medal

The 48-strong Irish team will be seeking to beat their medal haul at London Games

All you need to know about the 48 men and women chasing glory for Ireland in Rio

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

Derry sprinter wins 100m in impressive 10.62 as McKillop claims 800m title

Twenty athletes receive the €40,000 “podium” amount

Katie Taylor and Robert Heffernan will also benefit from Irish Sport Council International carding scheme

Motivation, funding and resources needed to sustain Ireland’s enviable Paralympic record for future generations

Ireland hit their target of five podium finishes at European Championships in Swansea

Catherine O’Neill finished sixth in the Club Throw at Paralympics European Championships

Ireland’s reigning double Paralympic and World champion adds European title

Irish Paralympic sprinter will be able to go for double gold in Rio

Cork side in mood to regain winning ways after 41-point loss against DCU Saints

Derryman sets new championship record to claim world double

Ballymena athlete adds 1,500m title to 800m gold he won on Sunday at World Championships

FleishmanHillard team collects PR award for work on ‘proud sponsor of Mums’ campaign