DATE SET FOR 2021 OLYMPIC GAMES
JULY DATE SET FOR 2021 OLYMPIC GAMES 30 March 2020 The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are set to start on the 23 July 2021 and run until the 8 August 2021. This announcement was made following an IOC Executive Board meeting today. The Opening Ceremony of the XXXII Olympic...
National Public Health Emergency Team to meet this morning 27th March
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) will meet again this morning to discuss further measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland. The NPHET is concerned by the growing number of daily cases, hospital admissions and clusters of infections in...
Revenue Guidance on Covid19 Wage Subsidy scheme and employer eligibility
COVID 19 – Information and Support Newsletter
‘Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity’ Dear Member, We appreciate that this is a hugely difficult time for all our members and we're continuing to talk to as many of you as possible to get a fuller picture about the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is...
Information from our partners OSK on COVID-19 supports
Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme https://www.osk.ie/blog/posts/temporary-covid-19-wage-subsidy-scheme/ COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Scheme https://www.osk.ie/blog/posts/covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/ Revenue measures to assist SMEs...
COVID-19: Latest Information and Resources
www.merrionstreet.ie – The Government has announced a National Covid-19 Income Support Scheme to provide financial support to Irish workers and companies and effected by the crisis. Other measures relevant to all citizens (including sporting events) are announced...
OLYMPIC GAMES TO BE POSTPONED TO 2021
OLYMPIC GAMES TO BE POSTPONED TO 2021 24 March 2020 The Olympic Federation of Ireland welcomes the decision to postpone the Summer Olympic Games to 2021, considering the current global crisis. Given the fast developments around the world with the Covid-19 pandemic...
Irish Sailing Awards – Eve McMahon receives Youth Sailor of the Year
Eve McMahon, 16 years old, currently training with the Irish Sailing Laser Radial Team, won the 2019 Irish Sailing Youth Sailor of the Year award on Saturday night. The Awards were announced in a virtual ceremony. The Irish Sailing Awards are proudly supported by Dun...
Irish Sport Industry Awards – Postponed
Unfortunately the Federation of Irish Sport – Sport Industry Awards in association with Marsh Ireland have been deferred to a later date in 2020. The decision has been taken in light of the ongoing challenge of Covid19. We would like to thank you all for your support...
CORONAVIRUS – HSE INFORMATION
Updates 18/03/2020 Please see below, latest information regarding CoVid-19 from the HSE https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/73ada6-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-18-march/ Updated 16/03/2020 Please see below, latest information...
Federation of Irish Sport and Print Depot extend long standing partnership for a further three years
The Federation of Irish Sport and Print Depot renew their long-standing partnership for a further three years. The Irish print supplier has been the preferred print supplier of the Federation since 2013 and has long served the print needs of many sporting...
Swim Ireland’s 2020 McCullagh International powered by Future Ticketing
Swim Ireland hosted the 2020 McCullagh International at the Bangor Aurora Leisure Centre in Co. Down last month. The event attracted huge interest from within Ireland and abroad, with Olympic Medalists and World Record holders relishing the chance to swim in the...
Archived News
Club Management with Ian Morris & Clubforce
Clubforce hosts weekly webinars aimed at making the life of club volunteers easier with regular sessions covering club membership management, fundraising and club lotto, communications and other topics. Now we are introducing a new session type into the mix to help...
Alliance welcomes Law Reform Commission personal injury report
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the publication of the Law Reform Commission’s Report on Capping Damages in Personal Injuries Actions. Peter Boland, Director of the Alliance said “We welcome the timely publication of this important Report. Right now the...
First female hits 100 AXA Community Bike Rides!
American born to Irish parents, Sheila O’Brien moved to Ireland in 1997 from Boston Massachusetts. She lives in Cavan with her partner Darren and has 4 children and 3 grandchildren. A health care worker by trade, she works as a care assistant in her community. Now...
€7.3m Boost for Sport and Physical Activity Measures
Sport Ireland has today announced an investment package of €7.3m in Dormant Accounts Funding for a wide range of sport and physical activity measures countrywide. The investment aims to engage with communities across the country, focusing on people with disabilities,...
Income Tax Deadline 2020 FAQ
The income tax return filing deadline is 31st October 2020. Taxpayers can avail of an extension to the normal filing date of 31st October 2020 and instead file by 12th November 2020 if they file both their return of income and make the appropriate payment though ROS...
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...
Resilience and Recovery – Practical Guidance for Sport (Level 2 & 3)
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...
Government Announcement on Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19
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...