Para Swimming Team Announced Ahead of 2025 World Championships in Singapore

Paralympics Ireland today announced the athletes who will represent Ireland at the upcoming World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore, which will take place from 21 to 27 September 2025 at the OCBC Aquatic Centre.

The Irish team brings together a blend of proven international performers and new talent:

• Róisín Ní Riain (S13/SB13/SM13) – National Centre (Limerick), Coach: John Szaranek: Double Paralympic medallist at Paris 2024 and reigning World Champion in the S13 100m Backstroke, Ní Riain is also a World Record holder and multiple European champion. She first competed at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020 as a 16 year old, reaching five finals, and at just 20 years old is already one of Ireland’s most accomplished Para swimmers. She will contest the 100m Butterfly, 100m Breaststroke, 100m Backstroke, 400m Freestyle, and 200m Individual Medley in Singapore.
• Barry McClements (S9) – National Centre (Ulster), Coach: Kevin Anderson: A Paralympian in Tokyo and Paris, McClements is one of Ireland’s most experienced Para swimmers. He has previously medalled at European level and will contest both the 100m Butterfly and 100m Backstroke.
• Deaten Registe (SB14) – Lisburn City, Coach: Stan Sheppard: A breaststroke specialist, Registe has impressed at national and international level in the SB14 classification. Singapore will mark his World Championships after making his Paralympic debut in Paris. He will compete in the 100m Breaststroke.
• Dearbhaile Brady (S6/SB6/SM6) – Limavady, Coach: Hayley Burke: Will compete in the 200m Individual Medley, 50m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke, and 50m Butterfly. Brady has shown versatility across butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, and medley events. Still in the early stages of her international career, she continues to grow as a multi-event competitor having made her Paralympic debut in Paris last summer.
• Síomha Nic Brádaigh (S7/SM7) – Lisburn City, Coach: Stan Sheppard: An emerging talent on the Irish Para Swim team, Nic Brádaigh has made rapid progress in international competition. She will compete in three events at her first World Championships, set to race in the 200m Individual Medley, 400m Freestyle, and 100m Backstroke.

The 2025 World Para Swimming Championships will welcome over 600 athletes from more than 60 nations, marking the first time the Championships are hosted in Asia. The OCBC Aquatic Centre, a world-class venue within Singapore’s Sports Hub, will provide the stage for seven days of top-level competition.

This will be the twelfth edition of the World Para Swimming Championships, and for Ireland’s athletes it represents both a chance to challenge the very best in the world and an important stepping stone on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

Speaking about the announcement Paralympics Ireland CEO, Stephen McNamara said: “We all wish our swim team the very best for the weeks ahead. The preparation work is done and now it’s about putting those plans into action.  This is an exciting time for our athletes and we can’t wait to see them compete.”

Para Swimming Head Coach, Hayley Burke added: “Our athletes have been working extremely hard in preparation for Singapore, and this World Championships provides a fantastic opportunity to test ourselves against the very best in the world. For some, it will be a chance to build on their Paralympic experience in Paris, while for others it’s about gaining vital exposure on the international stage. We are confident that this team will not only perform with pride but also continue their progression towards Los Angeles 2028.”

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