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...
Race around Galway launched by Galway Sports Partnership
Galway Sports Partnership (GSP) has launched its new virtual physical activity challenge. Race around Galway is GSP’s biggest and most ambitious challenge yet and is aimed at those who are looking for some inspiration to start their fitness journey or motivation to...
Updates from IWA-Sport: June 2021
Wheelchair Basketball 3v3 On June 12th some of our members from all parts of Ireland took part in the 3 v 3 Summer Slam ran by Basketball Ireland. IWA-Sport had 10 teams competing in this Roadshow on Saturday in the NBA Tallaght. This was the first senor competition...
Golf Ireland: Corcoran chasing fifth Senior Women’s Close
Irish Senior Women's Amateur Close Championship - TEE TIMES Portumna’s Suzanne Corcoran is hoping to make it four wins from four at this week’s Irish Senior Women's Amateur Close Championship in Westport. Corcoran first won the title in 2013, before a run of three...
Alliance urges Government “don’t leave anyone behind” in insurance reform plans
Whole sectors of society struggling to get insurance cover The Alliance for Insurance Reform has urged the Government to avoid leaving any sector behind as insurance reforms are implemented. At a meeting this afternoon with Sean Fleming, the Minister of State at the...
Sport Ireland publishes High Performance Strategy
Additional €1.3million in High Performance Impact Funding Announced Sport Ireland today published its new High Performance Strategy 2021-2032, a long term plan for the Irish high performance system over the next three Olympic and Paralympic cycles. A robust and...
The Global Design Challenge is looking for you!
Sport Ireland has partnered with UCC and Student Sport Ireland to deliver the Global Design Challenge 2021. The Global Design Challenge is an international competition looking for ambitious, innovative ideas to get people physically active. GDC uses design thinking...
Sport Ireland and Sporting Pride #LetsGetVisible Campaign – Dublin Pride Health and Wellbeing Week
Campaign Overview: Sport Ireland and Sporting Pride are pleased to launch the #LetsGetVisible campaign as part of Dublin Pride Health and Wellbeing Week which takes place from 14th to 20th June 2021. The campaign aims to recognise and acknowledge the importance of...
Additional information in relation to the resumption of sport and physical activity during June
Please find some additional information / reminders in relation to the resumption of sport and physical activity during the current June phase. Outdoor Competition: ‘The numbers permitted at organised outdoor events is a maximum of 100 for the majority of venues, with...
Archived News
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...
EBS and The Federation of Irish Sport launch volunteers in sport awards
EBS Mortgage Masters and the Federation of Irish Sport will celebrate the unsung heroes of Irish sport, with nominations open now EBS is proud to partner with the Federation of Irish Sport for a third consecutive year to launch this year’s Volunteers in Sport Awards,...
Federation of Irish Sport announce three-year partnership with Governance, Risk and Compliance software provider CalQRisk
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce GRC software provider CalQRisk as its latest partner. The fully integrated end-to-end Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) management information system provider has signed a three-year deal with the...
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...
Government Announcement – Reframing the challenge
Government announced on August 31st Ireland’s plan for the next and final phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All relevant information can be accessed here: gov.ie - Reframing the challenge, continuing our recovery and reconnecting (www.gov.ie) For more...
FAI Announces Equal Pay For Men and Women’s Senior Ireland Teams
The Football Association of Ireland is proud to announce that players representing the Republic of Ireland Senior Men and Senior Women’s international teams will receive the same match fees on international duty with immediate effect in a ground-breaking deal for...
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...
Update: International Travel During Covid-19 from Sport Ireland
As you will be aware, on July 19 the Government regulations pertaining international travel were amended. The approach to travel and associated restrictions are now significantly different, reflecting the positive impact of the vaccination programme and our gradual...
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...