IWA Sport launch The Staying Active Initiative
IWA Sport have launched The Staying Active Initiative which involves several online and virtual programmes. These programmes allow IWA-Sport to stay engage with their members in a meaningful capacity. This initiative aims to support health & wellbeing of the...
Mayo Day 2021 Womens Virtual 10K – Complete your 10K from the 1st – 3rd May 2021
Organisers Mayo Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the Mayo Day 2021 Womens Virtual 10K event. The hugely successful Mayo.ie Western People West of Ireland Womens Mini Marathon which physically took place on the May Bank...
Get involved! Activities with Meath Local Sport Partnership
Sport Ireland Coaching Children Workshop This course is for coaches of any sport! Coaches will complete online theory work in their own time, workshops via zoom (x2 evenings a week) and practical session at the end of the programme. All of this is done in through a...
Cara update – Support for NGBs
Building a strong foundation for inclusion by supporting and empowering National Governing Bodies of Sport in Ireland to provide positive and meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to engage, sustain and excel in their participation in Sport and...
Irish Women in Sport Leadership Programme Reaches Milestone 100 Participants
One hundred women from twenty-four National Governing Bodies and four Local Sports Partnerships have now completed a Women in Sport Leadership Programme with consultants Lisa Clancy and Sarah O’Shea. Initiated and facilitated by Swim Ireland, and funded through Sport...
Crowne Plaza Update
The Federation is pleased to pass on the below information from our partners, Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown. While it has been a challenging and uncertain 12 months for us all we hope to see brighter days ahead. While we fully understand that current circumstances have...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT ANNOUNCE HOSTS OF UPCOMING IRISH SPORT INDUSTRY INNOVATION SERIES
Today, the Federation of Irish Sport announced the first of the participants of the upcoming Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series in the form of three hosts. The evenings will be facilitated by Rob Hartnett, Declan Conroy, and Trev Keane – each of whom will MC their...
Basketball Ireland announces plans for up to 10 Centres of Excellence
NUI Galway and Ulster University are the first Centres of Excellence confirmed Basketball Ireland is rolling out ambitious plans for 8 to 10 Centres of Excellence, which will be located nationwide. NUI Galway and Ulster University in Jordanstown are the first two...
Federation of Irish Sport launch Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series focusing on investment, international and innovation strands of sport sector
Today, the Federation of Irish Sport launches the inaugural Irish Sport Industry Innovation Series. The virtual event will bring together thought leaders, subject matter experts and a wealth of experienced individuals for three evenings of discussion, reflection, and...
Record Number of Applications for Sports Capital & Equipment Programme 2020
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D, and the Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, T.D., today announced details of the applications received under the latest round of the Sports Capital...
Alliance welcome acceleration in implementation of new personal injury guidelines
Calls on insurers to pass on reductions immediately and in full The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed confirmation from Government that the new Judicial Personal Injuries Guidelines will take effect in April. Peter Boland, Director of the Alliance, said “We...
Federation of Irish Sport announce three-year extension to partnership with OSK.
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce a three-year extension with existing audit partners, OSK. The partnership, which has gone from strength to strength since 2010, is part of a suite of partners that offer essential services to benefit some 110...
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches public consultation on the first ever National Outdoor Recreation Strategy
New strategy to shape the development of outdoor pursuits and activity tourism for years to come Public asked for feedback on how to enhance amenities such as trails, cycleways, waterways, beaches, mountains, bogs and forests Delivery of new strategy a key commitment...
Federation welcomes easing of restrictions for Sport and Physical Activity
The Federation of Irish Sport welcomes Friday’s announcement by government on further easing of restrictions for Sport and Physical Activity. This is an important and positive step forward for many of our members who have faced immense challenges over the past 15...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT RELEASES REPORT ON IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SECTOR
86% of NGBs describe the economic impact of COVID-19 as ‘Negative’ or worse. 74% of NGBs have availed of at least one government financial support. 53% of LSPs will require ongoing financial support to return to full capacity. 57% believe COVID-19 will result in a...
Latest updates from the IWA Sport
IWA Sports Centre Clontarf Virtual Spring Fitness The IWA-Sports Centre in Clontarf are running a virtual training programme for their members. It started on the 22nd of February 2021 and has been running for 13 weeks. As gyms unfortunately remain closed, the Virtual...
All the latest activity from Meath Sports Partnership!
Meet n’Train: Meet n’Train is a “new” 6 week outdoor programme that includes a combination of cardio, strength and stretching exercises to increase and maintain health/fitness. Cost is €20 for 6 week programme. Each session is led by a qualified instructor who will...
CARA Inclusive Volunteer in Sport programme launched
Cara Sport Inclusion Ireland in partnership with Sport Ireland, The Federation of Irish Sport and Volunteer Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of the Inclusive Volunteer in Sport programme today the 21st of May 2021. The programme aims to empower new and...
Sport Ireland Return to Sport COVID-19 eLearning Course
Sport Ireland wish to notify NGBs, LSPs and other funded bodies that the updated Sport Ireland Return to Sport COVID-19 eLearning Course is now available on our website. The course, which can be publically accessed on the Sport Ireland website here...
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...



















