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...
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...
Archived News
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...
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...