Closing date for Irish Sport Industry Awards nominations extended!
Due to unprecedented demand the closing date for entries to the Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce has been extended. Nominations will be open until 1:00pm this Thursday 28th April. There are 6 categories open for public nomination; Best Sports...
Alliance for Insurance Reform – 42% of organisations say insurance premiums threatening their future.
Alliance for Insurance Reform PRESS RELEASE On first anniversary of Judicial Guidelines, insurance costs continue to climb 42% of organisations say insurance premiums threatening their future As delays dog reforms, Alliance says Government can fix this but only if...
Clubforce Acquires Sports Competition Management Company Comórtais
Clubforce, the company on a mission to maximise sports participation worldwide, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Comórtais, a competition management technology firm. Clubforce, which provides an all-in-one management platform for sports...
Entries Now Open!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce. Entries are now live and the full list of categories can be found on the dedicated awards website. Entries can be made online by submitting a nomination (in...
The Federation of Irish Sport Launch the 2022 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce
Media Release 31st March 2022 The Federation of Irish Sport launch the 2022 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce The Federation of Irish Sport today announced Clubforce as the title sponsors for the return of the Irish Sport Industry Awards,...
Sport Ireland & Ireland Active Announce €3.2 million Boost to Swimming Pool Operators
Sport Ireland and Ireland Active have today announced a €3.2 million funding package for swimming pool operators across the country. This funding forms part of the €73.6m in Covid funding to support the sport sector announced by Government last December. The funding...
Alliance welcomes publication of reform timelines in Justice Plan 2022. Urges Minister for Justice to avoid reform slippage
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the publication of the Department of Justice’s Justice Plan 2022 including timelines for a number of key reforms relevant to the Irish insurance market. In particular, the Plan undertakes to: “Publish amendment to the...
St. Patrick’s Challenge: Spoils Shared as International Volleyball Returns to Ireland
Volleyball Ireland hosted the St. Patrick's Challenge on Saturday 12th March. The event marked the return to showcasing the sport to members of the public post-Covid. Pictured above Newbridge Volleyball Clubs Ciara Lowe on the attack for Ireland in the St. Patrick's...
Federation of Irish Sport statement on Russia’s War on Ukraine and Sport
The Federation of Irish Sport condemns Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war on Ukraine and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and Ukrainian sport. Sports bodies, along with the Irish Government, European and international counterparts, have...
Alliance welcomes extension of Cabinet Insurance Reform group into 2022 as premiums continue to spiral
Alliance welcomes extension of Cabinet Insurance Reform group into 2022 as premiums continue to spiral Asks Tánaiste to publish timelines for outstanding key reforms The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the decision by the Tánaiste to extend the work of the...
Message from President Michael D. Higgins
UACHTARÁN na hÉireann PRESIDENT OF IRELAND MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. HIGGINS May I send my best wishes to all those attending this morning's CEO Forum, as the Federation of Irish Sport prepares to launch its 20th anniversary commemoration celebrations. The...
2022 Member CEO Forum
We are looking forward to hosting our online 2022 Member CEO Forum ‘The Pandemic was a Game Changer. How does the Sports Sector Play the Game Now?’ on Tuesday 1st March at 8:30am. There is an excellent line-up of speakers to contribute to our conversation. Hosted by...
Archived News
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...
Closing date for Irish Sport Industry Awards nominations extended!
Due to unprecedented demand the closing date for entries to the Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce has been extended. Nominations will be open until 1:00pm this Thursday 28th April. There are 6 categories open for public nomination; Best Sports...
Alliance for Insurance Reform – 42% of organisations say insurance premiums threatening their future.
Alliance for Insurance Reform PRESS RELEASE On first anniversary of Judicial Guidelines, insurance costs continue to climb 42% of organisations say insurance premiums threatening their future As delays dog reforms, Alliance says Government can fix this but only if...