Press Release: Sport Ireland Welcomes Budget 2021 Allocation
Sport Ireland has welcomed the significant increase in funding for sport and physical activity in Budget 2021. Recognising the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the sports sector, it has been announced that Sport Ireland is to receive an increase of €36 million,...
BUDGET 2021: Ministers Martin and Chambers announce strong suite of support measures for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD, today (October 14) announced details of €1,081,818 gross funding allocated to the Department in Budget 2021, covering a range of robust...
STATEMENT: FEDERATION WELCOMES BUDGET 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT OF A €36M INCREASE FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to welcome Budget 2021’s significant increase in funding for the sport and physical activity sector. The Federation is pleased to see government’s strong recognition of the value of the sport sector and it’s need for...
CARA Training and Education goes online!
Cara coordinates, develops and delivers inclusive training and education workshops across the Sport, Fitness, Adventure and Education sectors. All our workshops are designed to equip participants with the knowledge, competence and skills necessary to include people...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT APPEAR BEFORE JOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS COVID IMPLICATIONS ON SPORT SECTOR
Today, October 7th, the Federation of Irish Sport accepted an invitation from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and An Gaeltacht to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sporting organisations and mass participation events. It was a...
Alliance releases second infographic on Ireland’s insurance crisis warning that without dramatic reductions in damages, crisis will go on indefinitely
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has today launched the second in a series of infographics summarising key facts about the Irish insurance market. Key new insights from the infographic include: Compensation accounts for 42% of the total cost of insurance premiums –...
BILLION STEPS CHALLENGE
The World Transplant Games Federation, committed to promoting sports and physical activity in the transplant community, recently launched their BILLION steps challenge. They invite YOU to join their ambitious goal to collectively walk to the moon and back! For more...
Newest member of Alliance for Insurance Reform, Volunteer Ireland, says insurance creating huge barrier to volunteering in Ireland
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed its latest member, Volunteer Ireland. Volunteer Ireland is the national volunteer development organisation and a support body for all local Volunteer Centres and Volunteering Information Services in Ireland. Nina Arwitz,...
Club Management with Ian Morris & Clubforce
Clubforce hosts weekly webinars aimed at making the life of club volunteers easier with regular sessions covering club membership management, fundraising and club lotto, communications and other topics. Now we are introducing a new session type into the mix to help...
Alliance welcomes Law Reform Commission personal injury report
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the publication of the Law Reform Commission’s Report on Capping Damages in Personal Injuries Actions. Peter Boland, Director of the Alliance said “We welcome the timely publication of this important Report. Right now the...
First female hits 100 AXA Community Bike Rides!
American born to Irish parents, Sheila O’Brien moved to Ireland in 1997 from Boston Massachusetts. She lives in Cavan with her partner Darren and has 4 children and 3 grandchildren. A health care worker by trade, she works as a care assistant in her community. Now...
€7.3m Boost for Sport and Physical Activity Measures
Sport Ireland has today announced an investment package of €7.3m in Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of sport and physical activity measures countrywide. The investment aims to engage with communities across the country, focusing on people with disabilities,...