Out Of Sight, written by Vision Sports Ireland co-founder and former Paralympian, Joe Geraghty, has been launched in Dublin.

The book explores for the first time, the rich history of sport and leisure as experienced by Ireland’s blind and vision impaired athletes, their families, friends, and coaches recounted in interviews.

Six-time Paralympic Gold medallist and world record holder Jason Smyth was special guest at the official launch.

“For any challenge there is a way to get over it, under it or through it,” he said.

“Dare I say it, Joe Geraghty had the vision to overcome challenges, push boundaries and has committed his life to promoting sport for people with sight loss across Ireland.”

“Thank you to Joe for writing this book to highlight the stories of people who are blind and vision impaired, showcasing their talents and successes and ensuring that the memories are shared across the country.”

“For the first time ever, through the publication of Out of Sight we have a one stop shop that documents the evolution of visually impaired sport in Ireland and the men and women who have made it all possible whether that be through participating in sporting endeavours or the hundreds of people who have generously given freely of their time to support,” added CEO of Vision Sports Ireland Aaron Mullaniff.

“I loved writing this book,” said Geraghty.

“In 60 interviews I got chatting with old and new friends and we had a ball. In between the stories of legends there are lots of fun anecdotes. I hope these stories encourage many more people, vision impaired or not, to get out and live life with no limits.”

The book is available for purchase through the Vision Sports Ireland website and bookstores nationwide, can be accessed on Bookshare or Braille copies can be ordered through the Out of Sight website.

 

 

 

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