Insights from Onside: Irish public’s sentiment towards sports, entertainment and sponsorship market in light of Covid-19
4 in 10 SUPPORT A RETURN TO LIVE SPORT IN 2020 1 in 5 Irish adults support the idea of playing landmark Irish sporting events including the GAA Senior Football & Hurling Championships, Guinness 6 Nations & Autumn Series Rugby and FAI League of Ireland behind...
PJ Reidy to become next President of Basketball Ireland
Following the call for nominations for the position of President of Basketball Ireland, one nomination was received within the prescribed timeline. Accordingly, Basketball Ireland has confirmed that candidate, PJ Reidy, is accepted unopposed as in order, and he will...
Cycling Ireland and AXA Community Bike Rides launch Virtual Solo Bike Rides!
Cycling Ireland are delighted to announce that with the slight ease in restrictions surrounding outdoor exercise, they are introducing Virtual Solo Bike Rides. Virtual Bike Rides are solo bike rides that you sign up to take part in on your own, within a 5km radius of...
Ireland Staying Active During COVID-19 Restrictions – Sport Ireland Research
Additional 500,000 regular walkers; 450,000 runners; 220,000 cyclists Percentage of inactive adults drops 8% from same period in 2019 Active adults report significantly higher levels of self-rated physical health compared to inactive adults. Irish people are partaking...
Volleyball Ireland delivers first Online Camp
Ireland’s first online sports camp – delivered by Volleyball Ireland saw over 130 kids take part in a 3 day education and activity bonanza, that featured world class speakers from across the sports industry. Delivered through Zoom Webinars the camp engaged kids and...
Clubforce assisting with online fundraising
Clubforce, official data partner of the Federation of Irish Sport, are hosting weekly webinars covering fundraising online during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, Clubforce have an introductory offer where organisations/clubs can sign up for online lotto and not...
Volleyball Ireland launch online camp
Volleyball Ireland are delighted to launch their first online camp. The 3 day programme will feature a range of activities including fitness workouts, ball skill challenges and match analysis sessions. The programme will also delve into a range of educational topics...
Alliance for Insurance Reform Updates
Our work to date has focused on and will continue to focus on highlighting the negative impact of persistently high premiums and calling for real reforms that will quickly reduce liability and motor insurance premiums to affordable levels and keep them that way....
WEBINAR: Mental Health and COVID-19 – How to manage your wellbeing in times of uncertainty
We all know that mental health is important, but the recent outbreak of COVID-19 has refocused this discussion. These are unprecedented times and understandably, this uncertainty has fuelled a heightened sense of anxiety. Each day brings new challenges and we are all...
Here to help – how can you commercialise your website with Future Ticketing?
Future Ticketing are a cloud based ticketing software provider and one of the key benefits at times like these, is that we can continue to work remotely and support our clients needs. We are currently working with a number of our existing and new clients to help them...
Insights on Working from Home Expenses from OSK
Many of our self-employed clients, including company directors, are now running their business from home. Because you are at home all day, you will most likely notice an increase in your utility and other bills. Certain expenses will be allowed as a business cost...
Opportunity: Pundit Arena ‘live streaming’ history during COVID-19
Pundit Arena, in partnership with the Federation of Irish Sport, are offering NGBs the opportunity to 'live stream' old games or events during this crisis time. The opportunity is to promote sport to a content-hungry audience who currently have no live sport to engage...
Archived News
COVID Updates: Level 3 & 4 implications for Sport
ISSUED BY SPORT IRELAND: Following last night’s Government Announcement Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan will move to Level 4 at midnight tonight (Thursday, 15 October). Please see below details in relation to sport: Level 4 Training: Non-contact outdoor training can take...
Press Release: Sport Ireland Welcomes Budget 2021 Allocation
Sport Ireland has welcomed the significant increase in funding for sport and physical activity in Budget 2021. Recognising the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the sports sector, it has been announced that Sport Ireland is to receive an increase of €36 million,...
BUDGET 2021: Ministers Martin and Chambers announce strong suite of support measures for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD, today (October 14) announced details of €1,081,818 gross funding allocated to the Department in Budget 2021, covering a range of robust...
STATEMENT: FEDERATION WELCOMES BUDGET 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT OF A €36M INCREASE FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to welcome Budget 2021’s significant increase in funding for the sport and physical activity sector. The Federation is pleased to see government’s strong recognition of the value of the sport sector and it’s need for...
CARA Training and Education goes online!
Cara coordinates, develops and delivers inclusive training and education workshops across the Sport, Fitness, Adventure and Education sectors. All our workshops are designed to equip participants with the knowledge, competence and skills necessary to include people...
COVID-19: Public Health Updates and Resources
Thank you for your continuing support in helping to share information about COVID-19. Below are a few communications updates for you. Public Health Measures All counties in Ireland are moving to Level 3 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19. Extra measures and supports...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT APPEAR BEFORE JOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS COVID IMPLICATIONS ON SPORT SECTOR
Today, October 7th, the Federation of Irish Sport accepted an invitation from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and An Gaeltacht to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sporting organisations and mass participation events. It was a...
Alliance releases second infographic on Ireland’s insurance crisis warning that without dramatic reductions in damages, crisis will go on indefinitely
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has today launched the second in a series of infographics summarising key facts about the Irish insurance market. Key new insights from the infographic include: Compensation accounts for 42% of the total cost of insurance premiums –...
BILLION STEPS CHALLENGE
The World Transplant Games Federation, committed to promoting sports and physical activity in the transplant community, recently launched their BILLION steps challenge. They invite YOU to join their ambitious goal to collectively walk to the moon and back! For more...
Newest member of Alliance for Insurance Reform, Volunteer Ireland, says insurance creating huge barrier to volunteering in Ireland
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed its latest member, Volunteer Ireland. Volunteer Ireland is the national volunteer development organisation and a support body for all local Volunteer Centres and Volunteering Information Services in Ireland. Nina Arwitz,...