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...
Board Recruitment Service: Call for expression of interest 2022
The Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) is a non-for-profit representative body for 110 National Governing bodies of Sport, Local Sport Partnerships and Sport Organisations. We are the recognised representative organisation for Sport and Physical Activity in Ireland and...
NI Sports Forum appoint new Executive Manager
Following a competitive recruitment process, the Northern Ireland Sports Forum has appointed Richard Honeyford as their new Executive Manager. Currently Chief Operating Officer with RYA Northern Ireland, Richard will join the NI Sports Forum in May 2022. Richard has...
Federation of Irish Sport to welcome Raelene Castle, CEO of Sport New Zealand to upcoming member CEO Forum.
'THE PANDEMIC WAS A GAME CHANGER. HOW DOES THE SPORTS SECTOR PLAY THE GAME NOW?' Raelene Castle, CEO of Sport New Zealand will deliver the international keynote address to the Federation of Irish Sport members at their upcoming online member CEO Forum. Celebrating 20...
Record €150 million provided for the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers, today (11 February) announced an overall package of €150 million in new capital grants under the latest round of...
Alliance welcomes progress in PIAB reform legislation. Highlights risks and missed opportunities in draft legislation
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has given a guarded welcome to draft legislation published today by the Department of Enterprise to reform the Personal Injuries Assessment Board but highlighted risks and missed opportunities and urged the Government to continue the...
Covid19 and Sport update
A number of new public health measures were announced on December 17 effective today December 20 2021 through January 30th 2022. Full details of the announcement can be found here - gov.ie - New public health measures announced - Friday 17 December (www.gov.ie) In...
2021 Irish Sports Monitor Interim Report Q3 shows participation in sport now nearing pre-pandemic levels
Sport Ireland today published the 2021 Irish Sport Monitor Interim Report Q3, which covers the months July-September this year and shows that participation in sport continued to rise throughout the year with numbers approaching pre-pandemic levels. In the third...
Federation of Irish Sport honours John Treacy as part of Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series
The Federation of Irish Sport honoured the dedication and service to Sport of John Treacy, CEO of Sport Ireland as an Outstanding Contribution recipient for 2021. Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series Outstanding Contribution Recipients The honour, which usually...
Archived News
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...