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...
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...
Archived News
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...
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...




















