New Sports Action Plan 2024-2027 published today
• New Plan designed to progress the National Sports Policy • Enhanced focus on disability in sport, local sports plans, the volunteer sector and narrowing the gender participation gap • Publication follows landmark Budget 2025 which doubled sports funding compared to...
2into3 LSSIF Clients Secure €43 Million in Funding
Partners of the Federation 2into3 were successful in securing funding worth €43million for 13 clients. A massive congratulations to their clients on their success in LSSIF 2024 grant allocations. A total of 13 clients were successful in this funding round and received...
Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Thomas Byrne announce €173 million in grants for 35 projects across Ireland under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF)
There was welcome news today for those who were successful under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund across a multitude of sporting activities. Congratulations to those in receipt of the funding and the communities set to benefit from the improved local...
Ireland’s first-ever Major International Sports Events Policy and Strategy Framework published
The Federation of Irish Sport is pleased to welcome the announcement of Ireland’s first-ever Major International Sports Events Policy and Strategy Framework. This publication is an important milestone for Irish sport as overarching vision is set out for the hosting of...
Ready to tackle waste at your local club and become a sustainability all-star?
♻ Following the recent launch of the MyWaste Sports club toolkit, supported by the Federation of Irish Sport, MyWaste are now inviting you to a FREE online masterclass designed specifically for sports club leaders like YOU! Register today! Event Details: ·...
FIS Post-Budget Reaction: Government’s 4% increase in Core funding to be shared by 87 organisations
Government’s 4% increase in Core funding to be shared by 87 organisations Budget allocation to Sport Ireland for 2025 is €115.16 million Core funding allocation of €30 million sees marginal increase of €1.3m (4%) across 58 NGBs and 29 LSPs High Performance Sport...
Budget 2025 – Ministers Announce Details for the Sector
Excerpt from Minister for Finance Jack Chambers on Budget 2025 - Sports and philanthrophy Sport Making good on the commitment in last year’s Budget speech, I will also be bringing forward measures to support national sporting bodies in planning and investing for the...
Ahead of Budget 2025 the Federation welcomes the Government’s recognition of the importance of maintaining and increasing investment in the sector.
The Federation of Irish sport today welcomes announcement this significant investment in grassroots sport under phase 2 of Community Sport Facilities Fund and is pleased to see that government has again recognised the importance of investing in infrastructure that...
Double Olympic Gold Medallist Fintan McCarthy launches Federation’s call for increased investment in sport in Budget 2025
Federation of Irish Sport Launches Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2025 Submission calls for Multi-Annual Core Funding Increase, Reforms to Taxation Policies and increase in Betting Levy to Support Growth of Irish Sport & Physical Activity Click here to read full...
Board Readiness Training – New Dates Announced
The Federation of Irish Sport are pleased to announce new dates for their Board Readiness Training programme for those who have recently been appointed to an NGB/LSP board or who have never served on a board of a sporting organisation but have an interest in this...
In Memoriam: Derek Brennan
Photo credit: Cricket Ireland The Federation of Irish Sport is saddened to learn of the passing of former President Derek Brennan. Derek served as member of the Executive Committee of the Federation as well as President of the Federation of Irish Sport from...
Department Update: Ministers Martin and Byrne reflect on first half of 2024
Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht have reflected on some of the key achievements in the first half of this year, which have...
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“Our programme is all about bringing the Olympics to the classroom and to the community.”
Arguably, the Olympic Games is the most captivating competition in World sport. The 2020 games in Tokyo reached a global audience of over 3 billion people. And some of Ireland’s most memorable and iconic sporting achievements have unfolded on the Olympic stage. From...
“Field of vision was started during the Covid lockdown when my co-founder Omar saw a viral video of a fan bringing his blind friend to a football game and tracing the position of the ball on his hand.”
Field of Vision is an innovative sports technology company, founded by Tim Farrelly, David Deneher and Omar Salem. The team is guided by sports industry veteran Tom Sears. In 2022, Field of Vision was among Time Magazine’s Best Inventions and their partners include...
Federation of Irish Sport and OSK Renew Partnership
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with OSK for a third successive term until January 2027. OSK offer audit, accounting and financial management services to the Federation’s extensive and diverse membership consisting...
Emma Meehan: “I am absolutely thrilled to bits. I really didn’t expect to be here and it’s a massive honor to be recognised.”
Emma Meehan is the founder of Galway based start - up Precision Sports Technology, which was the Best New Sports Business of the Year Award winner at the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards. Meehan describes herself as being obsessed with movement and dedicated to...
Ministers Foley and Byrne announce updated Procedures on use of School Buildings and Sports Facilities outside of School Hours
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, today announced updated Procedures on the use of School Buildings and School Sports Facilities outside of School Hours. The updated...
Sarah Keane: “This is an Irish team that will go to compete, not just participate at these Olympic Games.”
There are few men or women who have dedicated their lives to Irish sport, who command the respect, admiration and authority of Sarah Keane. Before being appointed as the first CEO of Swim Ireland in 2004, Keane qualified as a solicitor and worked with leading Irish...
Accounting for Grants for Sporting Bodies
Navigating the intricate landscape of accounting for grants can be challenging for many organisations. Proper accounting for grants is crucial not only for compliance with financial regulations but also for maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial...
Ireland hits new record figure of nearly two million adults taking part in sport every week
⦁ Sport Minister Thomas Byrne TD & Sport Ireland reveal record-high participation rates in sport ⦁ Nearly two million adults in Ireland participate in sport every week - more than ever before ⦁ Significant recovery from pandemic levels of participation ⦁ Ireland...
Ministers Announce Record €250m fund available for Sports Capital and Equipment Programme
· Some €250m available for largest-ever investment in sports facilities nationwide · Figure represents 50% increase in funding compared with previous 2020 round · Allocations due to be announced in the autumn Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts,...
2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards Reward Excellence in Sport
Pictured above; Mary O'Connor FIS CEO, Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD, Dr. Una May CEO Sport Ireland The Federation of Irish Sport celebrated the 7th annual Irish Sport Industry Awards which recognise the important economic role Sport plays to the Irish...