Stories of Ireland’s Blind and Vision Impaired Sportspeople

For the first time ever, Out of Sight! explores the rich history of sport and leisure as experienced by Ireland’s blind and vision impaired athletes, their families, friends, and coaches..
The author Joe Geraghty and the publisher Martello Publishing gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Vision Ireland Foundation, Kildare County Council and the Granville Hotel, Waterford.

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Some of the Irish Athletes in Out of Sight..

Roisin with medals from Paralympic medals 2023

Róisín Ní Ríain

Róisín Ní Ríain is an Irish Paralympic swimmer who..

Katie-George Dunlevy and Joe holding her medals.

Katie-George Dunlevy

Katie-George Dunlevy, cycling’s most successful Paralympian ever..

Joe at Dail Eireann with Paul McCormack, Paul O’Rahilly.

Paul McCormack

Paul McCormack lost his sight after 9/11 before turning to blind golf..

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A fascinating read about the journey vision-impaired sportspeople
endure to succeed in sport, and in life in general. It’s a book not about
disability, but more importantly, the ability of visually impaired individuals who journey on with vigour,
determination and the will to succeed in their pursuit of excellence.
EAMONN COGHLANThree-Time Olympian
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Joe at May Fest in group photo with Michael D Higgins.

Who is Joe Geraghty?

Joe Geraghty is a founding member of Vision Sports Ireland. As an athlete he won his first race at the inaugural May Games, now
known as MayFest, in 1981. Two years later he took silver at 5000m at the IBSA European Games in Bulgaria and represented
Ireland at the 1984 Paralympic Games in the USA. Off track Joe has dedicated his life to supporting the work of Vision Sports
Ireland serving in numerous roles over five decades, becoming President in 2024.

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