New Sports Action Plan 2024-2027 published today
• New Plan designed to progress the National Sports Policy • Enhanced focus on disability in sport, local sports plans, the volunteer sector and narrowing the gender participation gap • Publication follows landmark Budget 2025 which doubled sports funding compared to...
2into3 LSSIF Clients Secure €43 Million in Funding
Partners of the Federation 2into3 were successful in securing funding worth €43million for 13 clients. A massive congratulations to their clients on their success in LSSIF 2024 grant allocations. A total of 13 clients were successful in this funding round and received...
Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Thomas Byrne announce €173 million in grants for 35 projects across Ireland under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF)
There was welcome news today for those who were successful under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund across a multitude of sporting activities. Congratulations to those in receipt of the funding and the communities set to benefit from the improved local...
Ireland’s first-ever Major International Sports Events Policy and Strategy Framework published
The Federation of Irish Sport is pleased to welcome the announcement of Ireland’s first-ever Major International Sports Events Policy and Strategy Framework. This publication is an important milestone for Irish sport as overarching vision is set out for the hosting of...
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♻ Following the recent launch of the MyWaste Sports club toolkit, supported by the Federation of Irish Sport, MyWaste are now inviting you to a FREE online masterclass designed specifically for sports club leaders like YOU! Register today! Event Details: ·...
FIS Post-Budget Reaction: Government’s 4% increase in Core funding to be shared by 87 organisations
Government’s 4% increase in Core funding to be shared by 87 organisations Budget allocation to Sport Ireland for 2025 is €115.16 million Core funding allocation of €30 million sees marginal increase of €1.3m (4%) across 58 NGBs and 29 LSPs High Performance Sport...
Budget 2025 – Ministers Announce Details for the Sector
Excerpt from Minister for Finance Jack Chambers on Budget 2025 - Sports and philanthrophy Sport Making good on the commitment in last year’s Budget speech, I will also be bringing forward measures to support national sporting bodies in planning and investing for the...
Ahead of Budget 2025 the Federation welcomes the Government’s recognition of the importance of maintaining and increasing investment in the sector.
The Federation of Irish sport today welcomes announcement this significant investment in grassroots sport under phase 2 of Community Sport Facilities Fund and is pleased to see that government has again recognised the importance of investing in infrastructure that...
Double Olympic Gold Medallist Fintan McCarthy launches Federation’s call for increased investment in sport in Budget 2025
Federation of Irish Sport Launches Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2025 Submission calls for Multi-Annual Core Funding Increase, Reforms to Taxation Policies and increase in Betting Levy to Support Growth of Irish Sport & Physical Activity Click here to read full...
Board Readiness Training – New Dates Announced
The Federation of Irish Sport are pleased to announce new dates for their Board Readiness Training programme for those who have recently been appointed to an NGB/LSP board or who have never served on a board of a sporting organisation but have an interest in this...
In Memoriam: Derek Brennan
Photo credit: Cricket Ireland The Federation of Irish Sport is saddened to learn of the passing of former President Derek Brennan. Derek served as member of the Executive Committee of the Federation as well as President of the Federation of Irish Sport from...
Department Update: Ministers Martin and Byrne reflect on first half of 2024
Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht have reflected on some of the key achievements in the first half of this year, which have...