Alliance welcomes establishment of Garda insurance fraud office
Alliance welcomes establishment of Garda insurance fraud office Calls on insurers to step up anti-fraud capacity The Alliance for Insurance Reform has warmly welcomed the establishment of an Insurance Fraud Coordination Office (IFCO) under the control of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
COVID-19 Changes and Restrictions Update_2nd July – issued by Sport Ireland
As you will be aware, on Tuesday, June 29, the Government of Ireland announced the next phase of re-opening which will see some modification to the plans provisionally announced for July. A cautious approach with an emphasis on lower-risk activities will be followed....
Comment on Government delay of 5th July reopening for indoor sport and physical activity – 29th June 2021
The Federation of Irish Sport note the announcement of a delay to upcoming plans to reopen indoor sport and physical activity on July 5th. We have been working to establish the key facts for our members as well as seeking clarification on a number of items following...
VI/Blind Football is here!
Football is back for Irish players with vision impairments at three new regional training centres in Cork, Galway and Dublin with the support of four of Ireland’s top clubs – Cork City, Lakewood Athletic, Mervue United and Bohemian FC – and the FAI’s Football For All...
Bowling League of Ireland host Open Weekend 2021
The first annual coordinated Open Weekend took place across the Bowling League of Ireland, 25th -27th June, taking place in 15 clubs across Ireland. It gave people across the country the opportunity to try the sport by finding their local club and turning up over the...
Archived News
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...
Clubforce Teams Up with STATSports to Make Sport Accessible for All
The Irish business providing over 2000 clubs with sports club automation has teamed up with STATSports to make sport accessible for all. The partnership between Clubforce and STATSports will be another step in creating a sports technology ecosystem for the future, one...
Return to Sport Guidance Note November 2021 (updated to include revisions on indoor youth sport)
Introduction On October 19th Government announced Ireland’s plan for the next phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full details of the announcement can be found here: It is envisioned that these measures will remain in place until approximately February...
New survey shows insurance premiums continue to spiral even as costs plummet Alliance calls on Government to increase competition and accelerate reforms in face of crisis
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has today published the results of an ongoing survey that shows that insurance premiums continue to rise despite trends in claims costs and recent reforms. The Alliance has been running the survey since the implementation of new...
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...
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...
Federation of Irish Sport Welcomes €65 million additional funding for Sport and Physical Activity through a COVID-19 investment programme
€65 million additional funding for Sport and Physical Activity through a COVID-19 investment programme The Federation of Irish Sport welcomes the announcement by Ministers Catherine Martin and Jack Chambers of €65 million in additional funding for sport and...
Judging panel for upcoming 2021 Volunteer in Sport Awards announced
The awards celebrate the contributions of the 450,000 volunteers who give their time to Irish sport every year. This equates to approximately 37.3 million hours of volunteering across Ireland’s 13,000 registered sports clubs and associations. The deadline for...
Calling On Government To Boost The Nation in Budget 2022
Click on the PDF below to view fullscreenThe Federation of Irish Sport Are Calling On Government To Boost The Nation Through Additional Funding For Sport and Physical Activity in Budget 2022 The Federation of Irish Sport believe that there has never been a better...
FAI and Sky announce landmark sponsorship deal
A landmark partnership between the Football Association of Ireland and Sky has been announced today, which sees Sky becoming the first-ever, standalone Primary Partner of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team. The four-year partnership means Sky will be...