Federation of Irish Sport reiterates the urgent need for support of the sector in Budget 2024
NGBs and LSPs strongly support the call for the increase in core funding to meet the operational challenges and business costs in the current climate Members of the Federation of Irish Sport gathered today at Irish Sport HQ at the National Sports Campus to hear...
Balanced approach to sports funding can pay real dividends
Changes can be made to tax system that would increase sports funding Printed Sunday 02.10.23 I have just had a magical weekend of sport. First up was seeing almost 36,000 people at the Aviva Stadium to support our women’s soccer team fresh back from a first ever...
FIS Members tell us why Core Funding is essential their sport
Federation Pre-Budget Submission: Our key request is that the government continues to demonstrate its commitment to the National Sports Policy. The government has committed to doubling funding to sport over the ten-year life of that policy and much has been achieved...
#SportMatters FIS Member CEO Video: Basketball Ireland
Our #1 Ask of government in Budget 2024 is an Increase in Core Funding. As part of our Pre-Budget campaign to highlight why #SportMatters, we caught up with our member CEOs from Swim Ireland, Rowing Ireland, Volleyball Ireland, Canoeing Ireland, Badminton Ireland and...
FIS Member CEOs tell us Why Core Funding Matters in Budget 2024
Our #1 Ask of government in Budget 2024 is an Increase in Core Funding. As part of our Pre-Budget campaign to highlight why #SportMatters, we caught up with our member CEOs from Swim Ireland, Rowing Ireland, Volleyball Ireland, Canoeing Ireland, Badminton Ireland and...
The Federation of Irish Sport is proud to support the Welch Sports Association Sustainability in Sport Conference
The Welsh Sports Association (WSA), in collaboration with the Federation of Irish Sport, will host a Sustainability in Sport Conference on the 16th of November. Taking place at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff the event will bring together the breadth of the sport...
RTÉ Sunday Sport – CEO Interview on Budget 2024
On Sunday 17th September, Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O'Connor spoke to presenters Darragh Maloney and Marie Crowe on RTÉs Sunday Sport programme about the importance of investment in sport & physical activity. Highlighting the return on investment that the...
CORE FUNDING REMAINS AT HEART OF FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION
Federation points to impact of inflation on government funding for sport and for delivery of National Sports Policy • Submission highlight's sport's contribution to economy - 64,000 jobs and a €3.7 billion GVA contribution to economy • Submission highlights detailed...
Recording Now Available! Clann Credo host informative webinar on applying for the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme
Recently, our Proud Partners Clan Credo hosted a webinar on developing local sports facilities and providing useful tips for clubs and groups applying to the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme. Contributors included a case study from Neil Corcoran Club Trustee...
Over 1,900 clubs and facilities set to benefit from €2.5 million investment in Sports Energy Support Scheme
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, today announced a €2.5 million investment under Phase II of the Sports Energy Support Scheme. This...
Alliance for Insurance Reform – Enough is Enough campaign launch targeting unjustifiable claims and the harm they cause
The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes the commencement of legislation aimed at rebalancing the duty of care between occupiers and the public. Speaking today, Alliance Board member and CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport, Mary O’Connor said: “The legislation...
Clann Credo Backs Local Sports Because #SportMatters!
Clann Credo to host Sports Capital Webinar Calling all governing bodies and Sports Partnerships! If you know local clubs or community groups that are preparing an application for the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme, Clann Credo - Community Loan Finance can...
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Federation of Irish Sport reiterates the urgent need for support of the sector in Budget 2024
NGBs and LSPs strongly support the call for the increase in core funding to meet the operational challenges and business costs in the current climate Members of the Federation of Irish Sport gathered today at Irish Sport HQ at the National Sports Campus to hear...
Balanced approach to sports funding can pay real dividends
Changes can be made to tax system that would increase sports funding Printed Sunday 02.10.23 I have just had a magical weekend of sport. First up was seeing almost 36,000 people at the Aviva Stadium to support our women’s soccer team fresh back from a first ever...
FIS Members tell us why Core Funding is essential their sport
Federation Pre-Budget Submission: Our key request is that the government continues to demonstrate its commitment to the National Sports Policy. The government has committed to doubling funding to sport over the ten-year life of that policy and much has been achieved...
#SportMatters FIS Member CEO Video: Basketball Ireland
Our #1 Ask of government in Budget 2024 is an Increase in Core Funding. As part of our Pre-Budget campaign to highlight why #SportMatters, we caught up with our member CEOs from Swim Ireland, Rowing Ireland, Volleyball Ireland, Canoeing Ireland, Badminton Ireland and...
FIS Member CEOs tell us Why Core Funding Matters in Budget 2024
Our #1 Ask of government in Budget 2024 is an Increase in Core Funding. As part of our Pre-Budget campaign to highlight why #SportMatters, we caught up with our member CEOs from Swim Ireland, Rowing Ireland, Volleyball Ireland, Canoeing Ireland, Badminton Ireland and...
The Federation of Irish Sport is proud to support the Welch Sports Association Sustainability in Sport Conference
The Welsh Sports Association (WSA), in collaboration with the Federation of Irish Sport, will host a Sustainability in Sport Conference on the 16th of November. Taking place at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff the event will bring together the breadth of the sport...
RTÉ Sunday Sport – CEO Interview on Budget 2024
On Sunday 17th September, Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O'Connor spoke to presenters Darragh Maloney and Marie Crowe on RTÉs Sunday Sport programme about the importance of investment in sport & physical activity. Highlighting the return on investment that the...
CORE FUNDING REMAINS AT HEART OF FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION
Federation points to impact of inflation on government funding for sport and for delivery of National Sports Policy • Submission highlight's sport's contribution to economy - 64,000 jobs and a €3.7 billion GVA contribution to economy • Submission highlights detailed...
Recording Now Available! Clann Credo host informative webinar on applying for the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme
Recently, our Proud Partners Clan Credo hosted a webinar on developing local sports facilities and providing useful tips for clubs and groups applying to the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme. Contributors included a case study from Neil Corcoran Club Trustee...
Over 1,900 clubs and facilities set to benefit from €2.5 million investment in Sports Energy Support Scheme
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, today announced a €2.5 million investment under Phase II of the Sports Energy Support Scheme. This...