Ministers and Sport Ireland Outline NGB Funding Priorities for 2023
Confirmation of 2022 National Governing Body Funding Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers and Sport Ireland today reaffirmed their ongoing commitment in...
Clubforce enters UK with Rio Ferdinand partnership
Clubforce, the Irish tech business making sport happen, has partnered with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation to drive inclusivity in sport. The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is a youth and community development charity. Clubforce will be teaming up with the charity which works...
Sport Ireland launches €2,000,000 ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund as part of this year’s NGB Dormant Accounts Fund
Sport Ireland launches €2,000,000 ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund as part of this year's NGB Dormant Accounts Fund €2m funding available for clubs to support disability specific activities in sports clubs Total funding package of €4m aims to break down...
Hockey Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Ronan Murphy as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking up the role on October 17th, 2022.
Murphy joins Hockey Ireland, bringing with him a vast range of experience in sports governance, business leadership and strategic planning with over 20 years as a senior business leader. From 2017 to 2020, he was the CEO of Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), implementing a...
The Federation of Irish Sport launches Member Survey
We are delighted present our members with our 2022 Member Survey which has been created in partnership with the research team at Sport and Recreation Alliance UK. The member survey is intended to be taken by all 110 members of the Federation of Irish Sport. Usually,...
Sport Ireland Publish Irish Sports Monitor Report for 2021
Covid-19 Pandemic Saw Significant Fluctuations in Physical Activity Levels Participation rate among adults at 40% in 2021 – 6% decline since 2019 Club membership remained broadly stable over the course of the pandemic Activities such as cycling, weights and running...
Federation of Irish Sport partners with Sport & Recreation Alliance UK to conduct member survey
The Federation of Irish Sport is pleased to announce that it is conducting it’s bi-annual member survey in partnership with Sport and Recreation Alliance UK Research Team. This important membership consultation will provide us with the most current feedback on topics...
Highlights Video: A Look Back at the Irish Sport Industry Awards 2022
This year the Federation of Irish Sport hosted the return of the Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce at The Westin Hotel on May 17th. We are delighted to share with you a flavour of the awards night and this special gathering of the sports...
Additional €6.14m Allocated under the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D, and the Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, T.D., today announced that €6.14m...
Federation of Irish Sport host 5th Annual Irish Sport Industry Awards
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Federation of Irish Sport proudly hosted the return of the Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce at Dublin's Westin Hotel. The event brought together up to 150 key stakeholders from across the...
Alliance welcomes proposals to reform duty of care. Urges Government to move fast to implement.
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed Government proposals to amend the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1995 in relation to the duty of care. Eoin McCambridge, Managing Director of McCambridge’s of Galway and Director of the Alliance said, “The absolute duty of care...
Shortlist of Nominees Announced for the 2022 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce
The Federation of Irish Sport are delighted to be hosting the Irish Sport Industry Awards 2022 in association with Clubforce. The shortlist of nominees for the six open categories of the Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce have been announced...
Archived News
Research Project: Succession Planning in Volunteerism
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to be organising a research project, funded by Sports Ireland and is being conducted with the support researchers in University College Cork. The study has been approved by the UCC Social Research Ethics Committee. Over...
The Federation of Irish Sport welcomes €43 million allocation to sector in Budget 2023
€35m package for sports clubs and organisations facing increased energy costs Extra €4m to support High Performance in lead-in to 2024 Paris Olympics Extra €4m for Sport Ireland for delivery of Sport Action Plan In response to the Budget 2023 the Federation of Irish...
Ministers Martin and Chambers announce details of Budget 2023 for the Department of 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 announced details of €1,142m gross funding allocated to the department in Budget 2023. These new funding streams and measures run...
RTÉ Sport on the Federation of Irish Sport Pre-Budget Submission 2023
One week out from Budget Day, the Federation of Irish Sport reinforced it's message to government on why sport matters in Budget 2023 with a members breakfast briefing at Irish Sport HQ. Senior representatives from over 30 of their member organisations gathered early...
Pre-Budget Campaign: Now, more than ever, sport plays a vital role
Sunday Independent 04.09.22 The first long-term plan for Irish sport — the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 — was a real game changer. It was a long overdue recognition by our government of the important role sport plays in the life of our nation. Key to the plan was...
Federation Launch 2023 Pre-Budget Submission to Government
TAX REFORM AT HEART OF FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION The Federation of Irish Sport have submitted their Pre-Budget asks of government for consideration in Budget 2023. Their submission identifies 5 key asks but makes suggestion as to where funding...
Ministers and Sport Ireland Outline NGB Funding Priorities for 2023
Confirmation of 2022 National Governing Body Funding Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers and Sport Ireland today reaffirmed their ongoing commitment in...
Clubforce enters UK with Rio Ferdinand partnership
Clubforce, the Irish tech business making sport happen, has partnered with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation to drive inclusivity in sport. The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is a youth and community development charity. Clubforce will be teaming up with the charity which works...
Sport Ireland launches €2,000,000 ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund as part of this year’s NGB Dormant Accounts Fund
Sport Ireland launches €2,000,000 ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund as part of this year's NGB Dormant Accounts Fund €2m funding available for clubs to support disability specific activities in sports clubs Total funding package of €4m aims to break down...
Hockey Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Ronan Murphy as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking up the role on October 17th, 2022.
Murphy joins Hockey Ireland, bringing with him a vast range of experience in sports governance, business leadership and strategic planning with over 20 years as a senior business leader. From 2017 to 2020, he was the CEO of Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), implementing a...