Federation of Irish Sport Celebrates Volunteers in Sport from 32 Counties, Championing Community Spirit, Dedication and Participation
Garry Mc Gillion (Co. Tyrone) receives Outstanding Achievement Award Federation of Irish Sport Celebrates Volunteers in Sport from 32 Counties, Championing Community Spirit, Dedication and Participation The Federation of Irish Sport, supported by the National Network...
Federation of Irish Sport Reveals 2025 Volunteers in Sport Honourees, Celebrating Exceptional Dedication and Community Service.
Federation of Irish Sport Reveals 2025 Volunteers in Sport Honourees, Celebrating Exceptional Dedication and Community Service. The Federation of Irish Sport is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards, supported by the Sport Ireland...
Federation of Irish Sport Names MWX Media as Official AV Media Partner
5th February 2026; The Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) is delighted to announce a new partnership with MWX Media, who have been appointed as the Federation’s official AV Media Partner. The partnership will provide Federation members with access to professional,...
Record €33.36m Core Funding and New Multi-Annual Model Deliver Long-Term Certainty for Sport
Federation CEO Mary O Connor was delighted to attend the announcement yesterday of record increases in core funding by Minister Patrick O' Donovan and Minister Charlie McConalogue from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. Minister Patrick O’Donovan and...
A Look Back at 2025
We would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and continued Sport and Physical Activity for 2026! Please enjoy taking the time to have a look back at the work of the Federation on behalf of the sector during 2026. [video width="854" height="480"...
Federation of Irish Sport Unveils New Award Recognising Community Sporting Excellence supported by Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new award category for the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards – the Club/Community Sport Organisation Award, proudly sponsored by Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance. This new award celebrates...
Celebrate Your Club Heroes: Enter the Volunteers in Sport Awards for your Chance to Receive a €200 Donation for Your Club!
Sports clubs across Ireland are being invited to take part in the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards, supported by the National Network of Local Sports Partnerships, where each county’s award recipient will secure a €200 donation for their club. Nominate & Win: How...
Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown named Best Workplace of the Year at Fingal Business Awards
Congratulations to the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown on wining the Best Workplace Award at the Fingal Business Awards! Fingal business community comes together for 2025 Gala Awards Nearly 500 business leaders gathered at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport on Friday 14...
Clann Credo Named Specialist Lender of the Year at the FS Awards 2025
Clann Credo Named Specialist Lender of the Year at the FS Awards 2025 Congratulations to our Partners Clann Credo who recently celebrated recognition of their work in social finance. Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance has been recognised as Specialist Lender of the...
2into3 Partner Event: Being Grant Ready Nov 2025
The Federation was delighted to co-host a webinar for members with our Partners 2into3 on the practical steps members can take to make their CSFF grant applications more robust. Expert insights were shared by Patricia Keenan the Director of Funding Services at 2into3....
National Development Plan Review 2025: Culture, Communications & Sport
From: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Published on: 19 November 2025 Last updated on: 19 November 2025 The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has today published its Sectoral Plan under the National Development Plan (NDP) Review...
Ireland Women’s International Footballer, Amber Barrett Kicks Off the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards with the Federation of Irish Sport
Media Release Ireland Women’s International Footballer, Amber Barrett Kicks Off the 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards with the Federation of Irish Sport Supported by the...
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Celebrating Excellence in Irish Sport: Winners of the 2025 Industry Awards Announced
Celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact across Irish sport. The Federation of Irish Sport proudly hosted the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards last night for the 8th annual gathering, recognising outstanding achievements across the Irish sport sector. Held in...
Finalists Announced for the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport is thrilled to unveil the shortlist of finalists for the much-anticipated 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards. Set to take place on Tuesday, 20th May at the prestigious College Green Hotel in Dublin, this event promises to be an exciting...
Central Bank report shows a sharp rise in motor insurance premiums of 9% in the first 6 months of last year.
Today the Central Bank released the NCID Private Motor Insurance Mid-Year 2024 Report. · Set against this, how can the government justify taking steps that will drive the cost of people’s car insurance even higher? · If adopted, the 17% increase in personal injury...
Business Plus.ie Announced as Official Media Partner to the Irish Sport Industry Awards 2025
The Federation of Irish Sport is proud to announce BusinessPlus.ie as the Official Media Partner for the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards, taking place in Dublin on 20th May 2025. This year marks the eighth staging of the prestigious awards, which celebrate the vital...
Alliance for Insurance Reform: ‘The government needs to safeguard and promote the Injuries Resolution Board as the fairest and fastest means of settling claims.’
The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes today’s report (on personal injury claims and awards for 2024) from the Injuries Resolution Board which highlights sustained reductions in claim volumes (1) in recent years and makes the ongoing increase in insurance premiums...
Ministers O’Donovan and McConalogue Launch Federation of Irish Sport Industry Awards 2025
The Federation of Irish Sport launched the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards with the Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD alongside...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT HONOURS IRELAND’S SPORTING VOLUNTEERS
Pictured above: FIS Chairperson Clare McGrath, FIS CEO Mary O'Connor, Martin Casey (Co. Limerick & Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award), FIS Board Member Graham Russell, Head of Louth Sport and member of the adjudication panel. The Federation of Irish Sport...
Celebrating Local Champions of Irish Sport: Volunteers in Sport Awards Honour 35 Exceptional Volunteers Nationwide
35 volunteers to be honoured, €200 donation to each recipient’s local club Every week, 460,000 volunteers dedicate their time to support 1.47 million club members Economic contribution of volunteers in sport valued at €1.5 billion annually Brought to you by: The...
Ministers O’Donovan and McConalogue pay tribute to Thomas Barr
Photo credit: Athletics Ireland The Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State for Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, have today paid tribute to Thomas Barr, triple Olympian and European medallist, who has...
Office of the Revenue Commissioners Highlight Key Provisions for Sport in the Finance Act and Department of Sport Outline Top Priorities Under New Sports Action Plan (2024-2027)
29 January 2025; In attendance are, from left, Principal Officer, Sports Policy and National Sports Campus Unit at the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Micheál Ó Conaire, Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O'Connor and Principal Officer,...