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...
Commentary and Media Training Course 2026 With Duane Dell’Oca 1-Day Course
We are delighted to share with you the details of our Partner MWX Media's upcoming 1-Day Commentary and Media Training Course on Saturday 5th September at Irish Sport HQ with Sports Commentator and Media Specialist Duane Dell'Oca. Through commentary training they can...
Irish Judo Association Appoints Yvan Cebenka as Chief Executive Officer
The Irish Judo Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Yvan Cebenka as its new Chief Executive Officer Following a comprehensive and highly competitive recruitment process, which attracted many high-calibre applicants, Yvan was unanimously selected by...
Relive the Irish Sport Industry Awards!
Take a look back at our Irish Sport Industry Awards and relive the excitement, featuring insights on sport as a global soft power from key ministers and a celebration of innovators, inclusivity, and sustainability. The highlights video compiled by our AV and Media...
Ireland Wales Forum Spotlight on Sports Diplomacy and Global Ambitions
The Federation was privileged to attend a Sports Diplomacy panel discussion hosted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, as part of the annual Ireland Wales Forum, with special guest Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, with closing remarks...
Why Sport Matters: Supporting the People and Performances that Inspire a Nation
Pictured above Fine Gael representatives with Olympians Daniel Wiffen, Gráinne Walsh, Paralympian Colin Judge and members of the FIS Team. Sport is at the heart of Ireland’s culture, communities, and national identity. As discussions begin ahead of Budget 2027, the...
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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...
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...