Mar 12, 2015
Minister of State for Sport, Michael Ring, has announced the opening of the 2015 round of the Sports Capital Programme.
Minister Ring said: ‘When these grants are allocated later this year, this Government will have committed almost €130 million for the development of vital sports infrastructure across the country. This is testament to the Government’s belief in the value and power of sport to strengthen communities and gives people greater opportunities to engage in sport.
“The provision of an additional €40 million under this new round is key to facilitating participation in sport among local communities. With 90% of grantees telling us that the facilities we have funded helped them increase the numbers involved in sport, the value of the Programme can be in no doubt.
The Programme, will facilitate successful applicants in carrying out essential works on pitches and facilities such as clubhouses and dressing rooms. It will also provide for the purchase of new equipment.
The Minister said: “The record number of applications received under the last two rounds of the Programme is testament to its value and the continuing need for improved facilities in every corner of the country. I would encourage all those who are interested to ensure that they are registered on the online system before 5pm on Friday, 10th April 2015 (if not already registered) and to get their applications in online at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie before 5pm on Friday, 24th April 2015.”
Mar 3, 2015
IPB, who underwrite the Federation’s group insurance scheme delivered in partnership with JLT, have launched their 2015 community fund. The fund provides financial assistance to grassroots organisations who bring real and lasting change to local communities. Last year the IPB Fund supported over 50 different sporting projects nationwide including 2 NGB club initiatives.
IPB is the first Irish company to formally adopt a system of allocating a social dividend. Since 2012 IPB has allocated €8 million to 360 community organisations. Interested organisations can apply for either €5,000, €10,000 or €20,000 and must have 10% of the funding in place themselves to support the project.
The 2015 Fund will support projects that look to address at least one of the following areas:
- healthier and more active communities;
- new ways of working with young; and
- older people and/or improving frontline services and facilities in the community
Please note that applications for the fund close at 5pm on 20th March. Further details on the IPB Community Engagement Fund 2015 can be found at: http://cse.ipb.ie/
The Federation of Irish Sport Group Insurance Scheme was established in 2012. Underwritten by IPB the scheme is delivered in partnership with JLT. More details on the scheme which has delivered enhanced consistency of cover and cost as well as improvements in service can be found at http://jltsport.ie/
Mar 3, 2015
Fáilte Ireland’s Business Tourism and Events Unit is delighted to introduce Event Ireland, the newest addition to our suite of supports. The team is tasked with growing international bed nights through the events sector. This will be achieved by identifying, bidding for and winning events for Ireland in partnership with our stakeholders. We offer a range of practical and financial supports aimed at individuals and organisations bidding for events.
We have a range of bidding supports aimed at individuals and organisations bidding for eligible events (which can deliver over 100 international participants) which include:
Financial contribution towards:
- Event feasibility activity
- Bid document design & production
- Travel to present the bid
- Bid related networking event
- Site inspection costs
- *The Event budget if confirmed for Ireland on foot of bidding process (minimum of 6,000 bed nights required – case by case basis)
Practical supports
- Marketing collateral
- Introduction to approved businesses specialising in event management
- Convention Bureaux supports e.g. venue finding, accommodation, free and impartial service
- Advisory support throughout the process.
Jennifer Churchward, Event Ireland, Manager will present an at the CEO Forum Event on
Tuesday March 24th from 12:30pm-2pm at Irish Sport HQ.
In order to showcase Ireland as a first class event destination, Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Sport Tourism Ireland is hosting a familiarisation trip for International Sporting Federations, May 14-17.
The program offered to potential parties, will include a two day visit to Limerick, followed by a two day trip to Dublin with privileged access to some of Ireland’s most iconic sport and tourism attractions.
If you have an affiliation to an International Sporting Federation or Sport Tourism contact with the potential to bring an event to Ireland, Fáilte Ireland is offering you the opportunity to invite them on this trip to experience first-hand our excellent infrastructure, knowledge base and tourism offering.
FI International Federation Invitation 2015
Each itinerary will be tailor made to your individual interests.
To register your interest in nominating an International Federation or contact please contact-
Edel Mitchell
Tel: +353 1 8847 897
Email: edel.mitchell@failteireland.ie
or
Jennifer Churchward
Tel: 353 1 8847256
Email: jennifer.churchward@failteireland.ie
If you would like to attend the event, please contact Conn McCluskey, conn.mccluskey@irishsport.ie 01-6251155
Feb 24, 2015
The Federation of Irish Sport is this year supporting Active School Week (ASW) which is taking place from the 27th April to the 1st May and we would ask every NGB and LSP to consider supporting the ASW initiative. ASW are open to any and all ideas and would like NGBs to consider the following:
- Allowing schools to use their facilities for free during ASW
- Sending local coaches into schools to provide ‘taster sessions’ of physical activities that are available in the local community
- Organising initiatives such as ‘Bring a Friend’ days to coincide with ASW
If you wish to support ASW please contact Karen Cotter, National Coordinator Active School Flag Karen@activeschoolflag.ie / (086) 8683991 as she would like compile resources.
NGB Programmes currently listed on the Active School Flag website can be found here: http://www.activeschoolflag.ie/national-governing-bodies.html
About Active Schools Week
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) is encouraging ALL schools (primary, post primary), regardless of whether or not they are working towards achieving the Active School Flag (ASF), to include Active School Week as part of their annual school calendar. The ASW initiative is about providing FUN and INCLUSIVE physical activity opportunities for ALL members of the school community. It allows schools to reinforce the message that not only is physical activity good for you but it is also very enjoyable. It provides schools with an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about the physical activity opportunities that are available in their locality and to work collaboratively with pupils, parents and members of the community.
Further details can be found here.
Feb 24, 2015
Q1. What is your daily routine when you are training?
It all depends on the day. Some days have early mornings with 2 sessions others one in the
evening. As well as pitch sessions there are gym and running sessions too so daily routnes
are tailored to suit the training type
Q2. What are your three most prized possessions?
Hmm that’s a tricky question but I’ll say
– my phone
– my passport
– my first cap for Ireland
Q3. What’s your favourite film?
I have plenty but I would say Inception! Still plays with my mind .
Q4. Do you have a sporting hero?
I wouldn’t say a sporting hero exactly but one sportsperson I really admire is Roger Federer.
Q5. Favourite actor or actress?
Morgan Freeman.
Q6. Where would you like to go on holidays – but you can’t have been there before?
Would love to go to Central America or Thailand is definitely one on my list.
Q7. If you could have a superpower what would it be and why?
Reading women’s minds – enough said 🙂 .
Q8. Favourite restaurant?
Man Friday in Kinsale county Cork.
Q9. What three things would you bring to a desert island?
Sounds silly but if I knew I was headed for a desert island then probably:
– Food
– an inflatable raft
– camera to record the experience
Q10. What’s your favourite TV series?
Game of Thrones.
Q11. You just won the lotto – what’s the first thing you are buying?
It’s a bit boring but probably a big house!
Q12. What did you want to be when you were a kid?
I think I wanted to be Batman but after several failed jumps from my garage roof I had a
change of heart….
Q13. Do you have any hidden talents?
I have a few skills in other sports other than hockey like athletics, GAA and racquet sports.
Q14. What’s the silliest thing you’ve ever bought?
A very expensive pen that you can write upside down with…. A pencil would have done!!!
Quick Fire Questions:
Twitter or Facebook – Twitter
Movie or TV – Movie
Chinese or Indian – Chinese
Early Night In or Late Night Out – Late night out
Text or WhatsApp – WhatsApp
Crisps or Chocolate – Chocolate
Swimming pool or Sea – Sea
Playstation or Xbox – Playstation
Suit and Tie or T-shirt and Tracksuit – t shirt and tracksuit
Music Festival or Comedy Gig – comedy gig
