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...
Sport Ireland releases Adolescent Girls Get Active Research
By the age of 13-15 many girls have labelled themselves “not sporty” and are living by this label, with few attempts to counter it The most powerful barrier that prevents inactive girls from taking part in sport and physical activity is not feeling good enough to join...
Alliance for Insurance Reform reacts with dismay to judicial guidelines
Calls on Government to intervene immediately and do the right thing The Alliance for Insurance Reform has reacted with dismay to the new Personal Injuries Guidelines published today by the Judicial Council and has called on the Government to immediately intervene to...
TRUST Ireland – Photo, Video, and caption competition celebrating human rights in and through sport.
With Funding from IHREC, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, the UNESCO Chair at MTU and key sports stakeholders in Ireland namely the Federation of Irish Sport, Sport Ireland, the GAA, Sport Against Racism Ireland and the Central Statistics Office have...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT EXPLORED INNOVATION, THE FUTURE OF WORK AND THE POWER OF SPORT WITH EU COMMISSIONER MARIYA GABRIEL AND MINISTER JACK CHAMBERS AT MEMBER FORUM.
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel, Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, Sport and Youth delivered the keynote address to Federation of Irish Sport members at today’s CEO/Manager forum. Minister Jack Chambers spoke of the power of collaboration, innovation and...
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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...
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...


















