Ellen Keane
Available for speaker appearances, brand partnerships and social media collaborations.
Ellen is a four-time Paralympian, winning gold in the SB8 100m breaststroke in the 2020 Games. Ellen also claimed bronze at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in the same event.
Outside of the pool, she uses her platform to raise awareness and break down barriers for people with disabilities. In 2022, she launched her thought-provoking podcast series, ‘The D-Word, ‘exploring the world of disability through humorous and emotional conversations with people with disabilities.
An excellent communicator, she can connect and engage an audience, share other people’s stories, and act as a speaker, interviewer, or MC.
In 2024, she released her book Perfectly Imperfect. It includes anecdotes from her life, practical advice, monthly check-ins and good-natured humour; Ellen dares you to let go of waiting until everything is perfect and, instead, embrace your imperfect, messy self just as you are.
Ellen loves to dance and was a 2022 Dancing with the Stars Finalist. She also enjoys style and fashion and was previously nominated for VIP Style Awards’ Most Stylish Newcomer and Outfit of the Year. Going for walks and spending time with her dogs, Denny the dachshund and Rafa, are key to her everyday grounding.
Ellen was a Lord Mayor Award recipient for contribution to Irish society and is named annually as one of the most influential women in Irish Spor
