Progressive Vision Proudly Sponsors Irish Blind Tennis Team for the Second Year in a Row

September 25, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Progressive Vision is once again the proud sponsor of the Irish Blind/VI Tennis team as they compete in the upcoming Blind/VI Tennis World Championships. The prestigious event will take place from September 23rd to 29th in Lignano Sabbiadoro – Cordenons, Italy.

This year’s championships will bring together over 150 athletes from 20 countries, showcasing incredible talent and determination on a global stage.

Ireland’s team, representing the nation with pride, includes the following athletes:

Lisa McLaughlin (B1) – Windsor TC
Stuart Haxell (B1) – Sligo TC
Paul O’Rahilly (B1) – Naas LTC
Babs Weiberg (B2) – Shankill TC
Vinny Keane (B2) – Rosslare/Naas LTC
Marguerite Quinn (B3) – Ballina Killaloe TC
Riya Devereux (B4) – Shankill TC
John Connolly (B4) – Rushbrooke TC

Supporting the athletes are Simon McFarland and Jean Barr from Tennis Ireland, alongside Wesley O’Brien from Ballina Killaloe TC, who will be providing essential guidance and encouragement throughout the tournament.

Progressive Vision is honoured to continue our partnership with Tennis Ireland and to support these exceptional athletes as they represent Ireland on the world stage.

The accompanying photo captures the team meeting An Taoiseach Simon Harris recently at government buildings. Katie Robb, Senior Optometrist at Progressive Vision is pictured third from left in the back row.

We wish the Irish team the very best of luck in Italy in the World Championships. Your dedication and spirit are an inspiration to us all!