Ireland at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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Ireland competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. Ireland sent 45 athletes, competing in 9 sports. The country's flagbearer at the Games' opening ceremony was Patrice Dockery.

Medallists

Sports

Archery

W 108-104 W 113-112 L 99-113

Athletics

Men's track

Men's field

Women's track

Women's field

Boccia

Cycling

Men's road

Men's track

Women's road

Women's track

Equestrian

Football 7-a-side

The men's football 7-a-side team didn't win any medals; they were 6th out of 8 teams.

Players

Tournament

Sailing

Five Irish athletes competed in the following events in sailing:

Swimming

Ireland sent six representatives in swimming, including Dave Malone, Ellen Keane and Darragh McDonald.

Table tennis

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