Modest Increase in Funding Falls Short of Sector Needs
Modest Increase in Funding Falls Short of Sector Needs Core Funding marginal increase will create pressure on NGBs and LSPs to provide services 08 October 2026, The Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) acknowledges the continued investment in Sport and Physical Activity...
CSFF 2026 : New round calendar announced – Increased thresholds – New pilot Tier for LAs and NGBs
New round calendar announced Increased thresholds New pilot Tier for LAs and NGBs The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD, today...
FIS Pre-Budget Submission Document
Mary O'Connor with Marie Crowe on RTÉs Inside Sport on Tuesday evening 29th September. Click here to listen back. Click here to read full Submission document. FIS Asks for Budget 2027: A 10% Annual Uplift in Funding for NGBs and LSPs. Introduction of a €5,000...
Community Sport Facilities Fund 2026
New grant management system, SPRAOI, goes live on Monday 28 September The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD and the Minister for State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD today announced that a new grant...
Sunday Independent OpEd: Health is wealth: State must dig even deeper
What Budget 2027 must deliver to ensure that Irish sport thrives into the future By Mary O'Connor, Chief Executive Officer Federation of Irish Sport Every single euro invested in core sports participation in Ireland functions as an incredibly efficient form of...
OSK Guide To Key Tax Compliance Deadlines
With a number of important tax compliance deadlines falling between now and early 2027, it is worth taking the time to review upcoming obligations and ensure you are prepared well in advance. Below, we outline some of the key filing and payment deadlines and points to...
Budget 2027: Why FIS are Calling for a €5,000 PAYE Exemption for Sport & Physical Activity
A €5,000 PAYE Threshold: A Small Fix That Would Save Grassroots Sport About the author: John Perry is Tax Partner at Ogier and lead tax adviser to the Federation of Irish Sport. Ireland's grassroots sporting system is quietly buckling under a tax problem that was...
Federation of Irish Sport: Investment in Sport and Physical Activity is an Investment in Ireland’s Health
Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) has called on Government to make a significant long-term investment in sport as part of Budget 2027, warning that grassroots programmes, participation initiatives and community sport organisations are facing growing financial and...
Pre-Budget Call for 10% Sustained Support for Core Funding in Sport
FIS Pre-Budget meetings continued today with an engagement with Minister Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. With International Sports Diplomacy and the hosting of Major...
FIS Presents Annual Pre-Budget Submission to Minister Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform & Digitalisation
Today FIS CEO Mary O'Connor met with Minister Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform & Digitalisation alongside FIS Chairperson Enda Lynch CEO Badminton Ireland, Rosarie Kealy CEO Waterford Sports Partnership and John Perry Tax...
The Opportunity Irish Sport Hasn’t Tapped Yet
Following our member event online on “Unlocking US Philanthropy for Irish Sport” earlier this summer Hannah McLoughlin, Consultant – Funding at our Partners 2into3 gave her views on the topic 2into3 and Graham-Pelton, one of the US’s leading philanthropic consultancy...
FIS Continues Pre-Budget Submission Campaiging
Federation CEO Mary O'Connor met with Senator Linda Murray to provide a comprehensive briefing on the sports sector's budgetary asks for Budget 2027. The Federation's Pre-Budget Submission proposes a 10% annual funding increase. This increase targets Ireland's...
Archived News
FIS Appoints New Chairperson and Board of Directors
At the Federations 2026 AGM, Clare McGrath concluded her term as Chairperson of the Federation of Irish Sport Board following six years of outstanding service. Clare’s leadership, commitment, and contribution to Irish sport have been greatly valued, and we are deeply...
2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards Celebrate Leadership, Partnershipand Purpose
Full List: 2026 Federation of Irish Sport Industry Award Winners Revealed Sport as Soft Power Takes Centre Stage at Federation of Irish Sport Industry Awards Federation of Irish Sport Honours Best-in-Class Championing Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainability The...
Celebrating Excellence in Irish Sport: Finalists Unveiled for the 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport is thrilled to announce the shortlist of finalists for the much-anticipated 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards. Set to take place on Tuesday, 19th May at the prestigious College Green Hotel in Dublin, this event promises to be an exciting...
Record investment of €28.5m in high performance sport announced for 2026
Investment follows a record number of 127 major medals won in 2025 Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, and Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, today announced €28.5m annual investment...
Sport Industry Webinar: Managing Data Subject Access Requests and Minimising Risk
The Federation is pleased to present members with expert insights with a lunch n learn session hosted by our official legal partners Ogier. This event will be of relevance to member CEO's, COO's, Coordinators and Senior Management. The theme of the event is: Managing...
Irish Sport Industry Awards 2026: Celebrating Excellence Across the Sector.
Irish Sport Industry Awards 2026: Celebrating Excellence Across the Sector The Irish Sport Industry Awards continue to stand as a powerful platform to showcase the very best of sport in Ireland. Uniquely positioned to tell the story of the industry as a whole, the...
A look-back to a special day celebrating the people who make sport possible… our volunteers!
Our Volunteer in Sport Awards was a fantastic afternoon dedicated to recognising the incredible individuals who give their time, passion and commitment to sport in our communities all year round. It was a privilege to celebrate the impact of so many amazing volunteers...
Federation Launch 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards, including two new categories
The Federation of Irish Sport today proudly launched the 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards. The awards will take place in Dublin on Tuesday 19th May and be hosted by broadcaster and journalist Sean O’Rourke. This will be the nineth staging of the awards which recognise...
Federation of Irish Sport Announces Prime Awards as Official Supplier to its National Awards Ceremonies
Pictured above: Clare Louise O'Donoghue Head of Commercial and Marketing FIS, Mary O'Connor CEO FIS, Jenny Fogarty Director of Sales and Marketing Prime Awards, John Lee Business Development Manager Prime Awards The Federation of Irish Sport has announced a new...
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...