COVID-19 Information
Federation of Irish Sport announces three year partnership with Clubforce
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce Clubforce as its latest partner. The only all-in-one sports club management platform has signed a three-year deal with the Federation. The partnership is the latest in a suite of partners that offer essential...
ONE ZERO NGB Offer
Tickets for One-Zero 2020 are officially on sale, and with a special NGB rate available for this year’s event, you're the first to know. One-Zero are making some big moves for 2020. They have found a new home in the RDS, growing out to 1,500 international attendees....
Irish Indoor Bowling Association Competition Updates
The finals of this season’s Ladies Inter Zone competitions have been completed with Armagh and Monaghan Zones coming out on top. In the premier competition, the McElroy Cup, Armagh met Donegal in the final. Armagh were the favourites to pick up their 8th ladies title...
Federation of Irish Sport launch 2020-2020 Strategic Plan
The Federation of Irish Sport have launched their plan for the organisation for the next three years which includes their mission to be an authoritative and independent voice for Irish sport. The plan, developed in consultation with the Federation of Irish Sport...
GARRETT FITZGERALD – WE WILL MISS YOU
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Garrett Fitzgerald last week. As Gerry Thornley put it in the Irish Times it is doubtful if anyone has given more to Munster rugby in the professional era. I had the absolute privilege of presenting Garrett...
Rowing Ireland has launched ROWKYO in preparation for the 2020 Olympics.
Rowing Ireland has launched ROWKYO in preparation for the 2020 Olympics. 13.02.20 What is Rowkyo? Rowkyo is a Rowing Ireland initiative, designed to support clubs and help manage the inevitable interest in the sport in the run-up to the 2020 Olympics. Rowing...
The Federation of Irish Sport launch the 2020 Irish Sport Industry Awards supported by Marsh Insurance
The Federation of Irish Sport today launched their 2020 Irish Sport Industry Awards. This is the fifth year of the awards which were set up to highlight the important role sport plays in the economic life of the country in addition to the many other ways in which it...
The Alliance for Insurance Reform welcomes first meeting of Judicial Council
Alliance welcomes first meeting of Judicial Council and urges the Council to work swiftly and with the common good in mind. The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the first ever meeting of Ireland’s Judicial Council and wished it every success in its work....
‘Time to Ticket – meet our partners’ – Ronan Burns, Future Ticketing.
Get to know Ronan Burns and Future Ticketing better! Can you tell us a little about your business and what you do? Future Ticketing currently provide the next generation in ticketing solutions to 300+ sports organisations, venues and attractions across Ireland and the...
Irish Indoor Bowling Association Competition Updates
The IIBA has just completed the junior inter zone rinks competition. Some 120 juniors were involved. There were 2 sections - one for 14 - 18 years and one for under 14. In the over 14 competition, Monaghan just came out on top against North West while in the under 14...
Emily Kay bags bronze for Ireland at Track Cycling World Cup in Canada
Emily Kay has claimed a bronze medal in the Women’s Omnium event at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Milton, Canada. Emily impressed throughout the four rounds finishing 5th in the Scratch race, 1st in the Tempo, 8th in the Elimination and 9th in the Points race for...
Archived News
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...
COVID-19 Resource Updates – Healthy Ireland
Public Health Measures As you know, we are seeing some increases in rate of COVID around the country, and as a result, some additional advice and restrictions have been recommended by NPHET and the Government. These measures aim to protect our priorities – caring for...
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...
Practical implications of current Guidelines on Sport – 25/08/20
Dated 25/8/2020 Updated information from Sport Ireland. Please be advised of the following guidance in respect of parent/guardian attendance at underage activity. The recent Regulations announced by Government aim at decreasing the congregation of Groups in social...
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...