Federation of Irish Sport Pre-Budget Submission – Budget 2021
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT’S PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO HONOUR FUNDING COMMITMENTS MADE IN NATIONAL SPORTS POLICY 2018-2027 The Federation is also calling for funds from the Sweetened Sugar Drinks Tax and Betting Tax to be redirected to sport to...
A SPRINT TO THE FINISH: PHIL HEALY AND SHANE MCCORMACK CALL FOR FINAL NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 VOLUNTEERS IN SPORT AWARDS
The closing date for nominations is Friday, September 25th, 2020 SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2020: Irish sprinter, Phil Healy, and volunteer Shane McCormack, were on hand today to launch the final call for nominations for this year’s Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport...
Participation in Sport Jumps 3% According to Latest Irish Sports Monitor Report
46% of the Irish population (approximately 1.7 million people) participated in sport at least once a week in 2019 Personal exercise remains the most popular activity (16%) followed by swimming (9%), running (7%), and cycling (4%) Significant reduction in the number of...
SWIM IRELAND CELEBRATES RETURN TO WATER WITH LAUNCH OF POWERFUL NEW VIDEO TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS BACK TO THEIR LOCAL POOLS AND CLUBS
SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2020: Swim Ireland has today released a powerful new video to mark the launch of their ‘Return to Water’ campaign, encouraging their thousands of members nationwide to return to their local swimming pools and clubs. The video is both a celebration and a...
Free leader training with AXA Community Bike Rides
Over the past six months, we’ve seen an increased number of people out on their bikes all across the country. Through the AXA Community Bike Rides programme, there is a great opportunity for people to connect with others in their area. The programme provides free...
Basketball Ireland launch ‘Slam Dunk COVID-19’ Awareness campaign
Slam Dunk specialist Lorcan Murphy and fellow Irish international Hannah Thornton are urging the basketball community to continue curbing the spread of Covid-19, as they fronted the launch of Basketball Ireland’s ‘Slam Dunk Covid-19’ awareness campaign. Speaking at...
Women’s Tour de France kick starts TG4’s live coverage of the world’s biggest cycling race
TG4 has announced details of its exclusive live television coverage of Tour de France 2020, the most famous cycling race in the world. The stations live coverage of the Tour begins on Saturday morning with coverage from the Le Course Women's Tour de France event. All...
Mullen finishes Top-10 at European Championships
Ryan Mullen and Ben Healy represented Ireland at the UEC European Road Championships in Plouay, France on Monday, August 24th. 19-year old Ben Healy was first to race in the green of Ireland taking to the start line for a 25.6-kilometre race against the clock in the...
21st August 2020: COVID-19 Clarifications and Updated Guidelines – Sport Ireland
Guideline: Sporting events and matches can continue to take place behind closed doors A behind closed doors event can include: ‘Any individual involved in the participation, running, delivery, and broadcasting (if relevant) of the event’. The 6 indoor...
Revenue Employer Notice – Wage Subsidy Schemes
Revenue have issued Employer notices on the operation of the Wage Subsidy Schemes, TWSS and EWSS, to participating TWSS employers this week. The details are as follows: Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS): The TWSS Scheme, which provided significant supports to...
18th August: COVID-19 and new public health guidance for sport
Please see the most up to date information on sport and physical activity as they relate to Covid19. We appreciate this is difficult and challenging setback for all bodies, however public health is paramount. Thank you all for your work and cooperation in these...
Road Bowling – Have Your Say
Bowl playing, also known as road bowling or road bowls, is a competitive game which is unique in its history. It is a game of skill, tradition, and style which has been enjoyed through the cultural changes of passing generations. Bol Chumann na hEireann, the Road...
Archived News
Alliance calls on Judiciary to reduce damages for minor injuries by 80%
As the Judicial Council prepares Personal Injuries Guidelines to replace the Book of Quantum, the Alliance for Insurance Reform has called on the judiciary to have regard to the common good in their deliberations and reduce awards for minor personal injuries by 80%....
An inspirational week of awards comes to a close!
Last week saw three evenings of celebration honouring our fantastic sporting volunteers. The Volunteers in Sport Awards supported by EBS culminated on Thursday evening after three inspirational ceremonies. We congratulate all winners and the many thousands of...
Free webinar: Partnership building for EU projects with The Wheel
There is a Partnership Building For EU Projects webinar being organised by The Wheel Organisation. This event will be of interest to sporting bodies interested in developing EU funded projects for sport in 2021. Date: 28th Jan 2021 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Cost: Free...
DEDICATED TO THE DEDICATED: VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL 32 COUNTIES HONOURED AT THE 2020 FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT VOLUNTEERS IN SPORT AWARDS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY EBS
Basketball’s Anne McHale receives Outstanding Achievement Award, with Pat Hooper (RIP) and Daingean GAA honoured with Special Recognition Awards JANUARY 11th, 2021: Volunteers from a host of sports from across the 32 counties of Ireland will be honoured this week at...
Alliance calls on immediate establishment of Garda insurance fraud unit
Following reports that “A court has struck out the case against a father-of-two who was accused of fraud over a €60,000 road accident injury claim”, “after Dublin District Court heard a book of evidence was not ready” the Alliance for Insurance Reform has accused the...
Virtual Volunteers in Sport Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport Awards supported by EBS will take place virtually next week. The ceremony, which serves to highlight, recognise and celebrate the work of our many sport volunteers in Ireland during the...
Will 2021 be the year insurance gets sorted? Alliance says that depends on just 5 outcomes
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has claimed that the insurance crisis can be sorted in 2021 but only if 5 key actions are fully completed. Eoin McCambridge, managing director of McCambridge’s of Galway and director of the Alliance said “Nothing the Government has...
Level 5 Communication from Sport Ireland
As you will be aware, on December 30th the Government announced a revised Level 5. During this period people are asked to stay at home, except to travel for work, education or other essential purposes. The below should be noted in relation to sport & exercise....
Press Release Sport Ireland – Progress towards Gender Balance on Boards – Leadership Composition Snapshot (2nd Update)
Sport Ireland Media Release 17th December 2020 Progress towards Gender Balance on Boards - Leadership Composition Snapshot (2nd Update) In line with its Policy on Women in Sport, Sport Ireland is committed to publishing a biannual snapshot of female representation on...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT LAUNCH BOARD RECRUITMENT SERVICE FOR NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
The service will be available to National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships who are seeking suitably qualified independent persons for their boards in a variety of skill areas. The service, which is supported by Sport Ireland, aims to assist sporting...