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...
Ireland to host International World Tour Beach Volleyball Tournament
The prestigious FIVB World Tour 1* event will be staged in Bettystown, County Meath over the weekend of July 17-19th. The successful bid comes on the back of the hosting of Pool C of the CEV Continental Cup at the same venue last June. The execution of that Olympic...
Federation Member’s Seminar: Marsh Insurance, ‘Managing Risk in the Sporting Environment’
Federation of Irish Sport launches #GE2020 Manifesto for Sport in Ireland
Today marks the launch of the Federation of Irish Sport General Election 2020 – Manifesto. Our manifesto follows on from our consultation survey with our members in which they highlighted their key concerns and priorities for an incoming government. Chief among those...
Press Release: Alliance for Insurance Reform
Alliance welcomes analysis of general damages Warns that minor reductions will only compound the current crisis The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the publication by ISME of a 'Fair Book of Quantum' which explores what general damages might look like...
Statement from Federation of Irish Sport on Sport Ireland funding announcement
The Federation of Irish Sport welcomes today’s announcement by Sport Ireland of €36 million in core 2020 funding allocations . This is a significant commitment to ensuring the continued work of NGBs, LSPs and High Performance Departments. The funding which sees a €1m...
National Rowing Centre – Corporate Events
Rowing Ireland is now offering companies the unique opportunity to use the National Rowing Centre for meetings and events. The National Rowing Centre is home to Irish Rowing and hosts national and international competitions. The centre serves as the centre of...
Alliance for Insurance Reform – General Election 2020
Alliance asks political parties where they stand on insurance reform The Alliance for Insurance Reform has sent a letter to every political party asking them where they stand on insurance reform in advance of General Election 2020. The text is as follows: “In advance...
Statement from Mary O’Connor CEO Federation of Irish Sport
STATEMENT FROM MARY O'CONNOR CEO FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT "The Federation welcomes the announcement of the €77m allocated to major sports projects across the country under the large scale sports capital infrastructure fund (LSSIF) which was announced today, 10th of...
Federation of Irish Sport announces recipients of ‘Showcase your Sportswomen Live’ fund in partnership with Pundit Arena and supported by Sport Ireland.
Cycling Ireland, Confederation of Irish Golf, Irish Flying Disc Association, Rowing Ireland and Volleyball Ireland awarded live streaming opportunities for 2020 Visibility is key to growing interest and participation for women in sport. Today, the Federation of...
Dormant Accounts Funding 2019 Announced
Ministers Ross and Griffin announce Dormant Accounts Funding for Sport and Physical Activity Measures Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, recently announced an investment package of...
Archived News
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...
Road Bowling – Have Your Say
Bowl playing, also known as road bowling or road bowls, is a competitive game which is unique in its history. It is a game of skill, tradition, and style which has been enjoyed through the cultural changes of passing generations. Bol Chumann na hEireann, the Road...
Federation of Irish Sport launch board recruitment service supported by Sport Ireland
EBS AND THE FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT LAUNCH 2020 VOLUNTEERS IN SPORT AWARDS
DEDICATED TO THE DEDICATED: EBS AND THE FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT LAUNCH 2020 VOLUNTEERS IN SPORT AWARDS Link to imagery: https://we.tl/t-YyUwHN81ws EBS Mortgage Masters and the Federation of Irish Sport to hero the volunteers who are the backbone of...
Federation of Irish Sport AGM 2020
The Federation of Irish Sport held its AGM on Wednesday, 29th July 2020 via Zoom Webinar. Please note that the following have been appointed to the Federation board Claire McGrath, Water Safety Ireland succeeds Roddy Guiney as Chairperson Sinead McNulty CEO of the...
Autobiography by Clare Sheridan, Irish climbing legend!
Mountaineering Ireland Uncoiling the Ropes will be of great interest to many MI members as Clare's story spans over half a century of Irish mountaineering history. As a child she fell under the spell of wild Irish landscapes and went on to become a regular hill walker...
IRISH SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS DEFERRED TO 2021
The Irish Sport Industry Awards have officially been deferred until 2021. The ceremony, which recognises the valuable contribution of sport to the Irish economy each year, was due to be held in April 2020 but due to COVID-19 and public health guidelines the ceremony...
Limerick to host World Archery Championships 2023
Wednesday 8 July 2020: World Archery (WA) has awarded the World Archery Youth Championships (WAYC) 2023 to Limerick. The decision will see in excess of 500 young athletes competing in the city for the title of World Youth Champion. The event will bring an ...
