May/June Re-opening Guidelines for Sport and Physical Activity
Please find below additional information in relation to the recent government announcements provided by Sport Ireland. Training From May 10th outdoor training for adults in pods of a maximum of 15 people can return. This includes contact training. On that basis,...
The Governance Code for Sport – How to Comply
This Governance Code for Sport (the Code) is a voluntary code of practice for good governance of sport organisations in Ireland. Sport Ireland requires all National Sports Governing bodies to have the governance code adopted / in place in their organisation by 31st...
Federation of Irish Sport welcomes announcement of pathway for the return of Sport and Physical Activity
The Federation welcomes yesterday’s announcement that outdoor based sport and physical activity for adults can recommence from May 10th. We also welcome the pathway outlining increased opportunities for primarily indoor based sporting activities to begin from June...
Innovation and Adaptation to the fore for Cork Sports Partnership
Print Depot Moves Offices
Print Depot will move its offices from Unit 2D, Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12, D12 C421 to Unit 8, Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road,Dublin, D12 R963 on the 30th of April . In order to accommodate new opportunities and increased demand for...
Future Ticketing powers return of English rugby fans
1,000 fans to attend Jersey Reds v Nottingham 23 April 2021 – Over 1,000 English rugby fans will once again experience the thrill of live rugby when Jersey Reds play host to Nottingham Rugby in the Greene King IPA Championship on Saturday 24 April 2021. Jersey Reds...
Alliance welcomes D-Day on insurance premiums
23/04/2021 Alliance welcomes D-Day on insurance premiums Says insurers must deliver significant reductions immediately The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the implementation of the new judicial guidelines on personal injury payments, which come into effect...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT HONOURS GEORGINA DRUMM AT CLOSING NIGHT OF IRISH SPORT INDUSTRY INNOVATION SERIES
On Thursday evening, the Federation of Irish Sport honoured the dedication and service of President of Athletics Ireland, Georgina Drumm as one of their Outstanding Contribution recipients for 2021. The presentation was part of a joint recognition award for two...
Sport Ireland announce €40 million investment in sports sector
Sport Ireland Media Release 22nd April 2021 Sport Ireland announce €40 million investment in sports sector €13.8 million for core activity of 59 National Governing Bodies €9.5 million to support work of 29 Local Sports Partnerships €8.5 million to support High...
Full Line Up & Running Order Revealed for Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series, 20 – 22nd April
Night One – Investment Topic: An evening of discussion on investment in sport and physical activity hosted by Rob Hartnett Description: The investment themed evening opens the Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series with a focus on the various strands of financial...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT ANNOUNCE ORLA CARROLL, FAILTE IRELAND AS THE FINAL SPEAKER FOR UPCOMING IRISH SPORT INDUSTRY INNOVATION SERIES
Today, the Federation of Irish Sport announced the final speaker for the upcoming Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series. Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Failte Ireland will join the International themed evening to discuss all things tourism, events...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT ANNOUNCE FINAL PANEL FOR UPCOMING IRISH SPORT INDUSTRY INNOVATION SERIES FOCUSING ON INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION
Today, the Federation of Irish Sport announced the final panel of the upcoming Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series. The panel, which will focus on investment in innovation both in Ireland and Europe, is the penultimate speaker announcement for next week’s highly...
Archived News
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...
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...