NEWS

Denis Duggan appointed as new CEO of Horse Sport Ireland

Denis Duggan appointed as new CEO of Horse Sport Ireland

Following a competitive process managed by Mazars, Horse Sport Ireland are very pleased to announce the appointment of Denis Duggan as their Chief Executive Officer. A native of Tipperary, Denis Duggan currently holds the post of CEO of Macra Na Feirme and will join...

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Kayak Skills with Laois Sports Partnership

Kayak Skills with Laois Sports Partnership

Laois Sports Partnership hosts very successful Kayak Level 2 Skills Award for visually impaired The Kayak Level 2 Skills Award course recently run by Laois Sports Partnership in conjunction with SVT Canoeing & Kayaking club for NCBI members in Laois was a new...

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IWA-Sport updates – July

IWA-Sport updates – July

A busy few months for Irish Wheelchair Association Sport as clubs and athletes returned to activity across the country. Following the start of the country’s re-opening, our clubs got back training together where the focus was on fun and socialising once again. One...

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Kerrie Leonard is off to Tokyo!

Kerrie Leonard is off to Tokyo!

Archery Ireland is pleased to announce that Kerrie Leonard has qualified for the Tokyo Paralympic Games in the Para-Archery Individual Compound Open. After an incredibly tough qualifying campaign, all at Archery Ireland are very proud of Kerrie and wish her every...

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Initiatives and Updates from Canoeing Ireland

Initiatives and Updates from Canoeing Ireland

Get Ireland Paddling. New Participation Website In a very positive move for casual paddlers Canoeing Ireland has launched a new website www.getirelandpaddling.ie/ with a wealth of useful information for everyone from first time or occasional paddlers to enthusiasts...

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Be Alert to Water Safety

Be Alert to Water Safety

Sport Ireland and key stakeholders have come together to encourage everyone to be alert to water safety this summer. Over the last few months there have been many successful campaigns and initiatives in regards to educating the public on water safety. While all...

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Inclusive Cycling for All in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

Inclusive Cycling for All in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

17th June 2021 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council working with local partners to enable older adults and people with a physical disability to cycle in the County. From Monday 21 Jun booking of Trishaws or inclusive bikes available via a dedicated portal at...

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Alliance welcomes Government update on insurance reform

Alliance welcomes Government update on insurance reform

Stresses that only reductions in premiums will prove that actions are working Urges Government “don't leave anyone behind"  in insurance reform plans The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the Government’s publication of the first implementation report of the...

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Archived News

Winners of 2021 Volunteers in Sport Awards Announced

Winners of 2021 Volunteers in Sport Awards Announced

The awards ceremony will take place virtually over three days on December 7th, 8th and 9th.The Federation of Irish Sport has today announced the winners of the 2021 Volunteers in Sport Awards proudly supported by EBS. The awards will take place virtually on December...

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FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT WELCOMES BUDGET 2022

FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT WELCOMES BUDGET 2022

The Federation of Irish Sport has welcomed funding for sport and physical activity in Budget 2022. The announcement includes €96.2m in current funding for Sport Ireland, an increase of €4.3m and an increase of Dormant accounts funding from €10m to 12m which will...

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EBS calls for final nominations in Volunteers in Sports Awards

EBS calls for final nominations in Volunteers in Sports Awards

Paralympic silver medallist, Nicole Turner, and volunteer coach Eimear Mathews, were on hand today for the final call for nominations for this year’s Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport awards, proudly supported by EBS. Nominations for the awards - which...

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