Belfius EuroHockey Championships
Women’s Pool C: Ireland 3 (Evans, Hawkshaw, Mullan) Russia 2 (Sadovaia, Leonova) An early morning start for the Irish Women’s final match of the Euro Hockey Tournament in Antwerp saw them achieve a 3 – 2 victory over Russia to finish 5th place overall in the...
Brexit resources for Sport and Physical Activity bodies in Ireland
The queries listed below are clarified in the Government’s overall website to the extent that they are in fact capable of being clarified at all in a situation which is quite fluid. Please note that the www.gov.ie website is the authoritative source of information and...
Special Olympics Ireland recognised as a Healthy Community
Press Release 21st August 2019 For immediate release Supporting video available: Youtube https://youtu.be/md1OSyCx_08 Original File https://we.tl/t-69Eu6NgzNQ Special...
Irish Dressage team secure Olympic Qualification as history is made in Rotterdam
For the first time the history of the Olympic Games, Ireland will have a Dressage team at Tokyo 2020 after the 'Girls In Green' secured Olympic qualification today (Tuesday) after a stunning performance at the Longines FEI European Championships which are taking...
‘Boost with Facebook For Sporting Communities’
Facebook is hosting an ‘Open House for the Sporting Community’, providing an opportunity for sporting organisations and bodies that represent clubs and communities across Ireland to connect with like-minded people, hear from experts on sponsorship and learn how your...
Alliance for Insurance Reforn welcomes reports of insurance competition probe
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has this morning welcomed reports that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) will investigate the Irish liability insurance market. Commenting on the development, Peter Boland, Director of the Alliance said “our...
Volunteers in Sport Awards are back!
Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport Awards to recognise the contribution of the 450,000 people who ensure sport in Ireland happens each week EBS, the Mortgage Masters to sponsor awards as part of a wider campaign celebrating the role of the volunteer; 37.2...
A memorable World University Games for Team Ireland
In early July Team Ireland headed to the World University Games in Napoli with a delegation of 75 people including 53 athletes and 22 officials to compete in four sports, Athletics, Archery, Football (Men’s and Women’s) and Taekwondo. There was plenty of memorable...
Special Olympics golfers soak up the atmosphere and celebrate a fantastic year at The Open in Portrush
It was a busy summer for the Special Olympics Ireland World Summer Games golfers as they were invited to both the Irish Open in Lahinch and The Open in Portrush. Team Ireland Gold medallists John Keating and Mark Claffey, both from Dublin were joined by teammates...
Irish shine at European Youth Olympic Festival
The pool and the track provided a fantastic medal haul for the Irish contingent at the European Youth Olympic Festival. Rhasidat Adeleke and Molly Mayne brought home thre medals between them. Adeleke took gold in both the 100m and 200m finals while Mayne won a bronze...
Ireland qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing regatta
Following the final two races at the Laser Radial World Championship this morning (Wednesday 24 July 2019 - Sakaiminato, Japan), Ireland has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing regatta in the women’s single-handed event. The berth was secured by Lough Derg...
Federation of Irish Sport announce three-year partnership with Future Ticketing
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce Future Ticketing as its latest partner. The cloud-based ticketing provider have signed a three-year deal with the Federation. The partnership is the latest in a suite of partners that offer essential services to...
Archived News
Clubforce are here to help – return to play support
Start preparing for the return to sport! Clubforce, official data partner of the Federation of Irish Sport, will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday May 27, which will focus on the GDPR compliant group communication platform that is available for new and existing clubs...
Insights from Lemans Solicitors: Return to Sport – Managing legal risk
Finally. Back to sport - Phase 1. We’ve waited patiently. NGB’s, clubs and organisations have produced roadmaps and measures. It’s about showing leadership. It’s about reducing the risk. The health risk is that somebody might contract COVID-19 in the sporting arena....
Ministers Ross and Griffin establish Return to Sport Expert Group
Saturday 16 May 2020 The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, Brendan Griffin, TD, today announced the establishment of an Expert Group. This group will provide guidance to Ireland’s sporting...
Return to Sport – Swim Ireland
Please see below information from our member Swim Ireland on their Return to Sport protocols (RTS). Although every sport is different, the attached might provide guidance to your organisation on RTS should you be planning to RTS in phase 1 or at later phase. The below...
Return to Sport – Pitch and Putt Ireland
Please see below information from our member Pitch and Putt Ireland on their Return to Sport protocols (RTS). Although every sport is different, the attached might provide guidance to your organisation on RTS should you be planning to RTS in phase 1 or at later phase....
Return to Sport – Tennis Ireland
Please see attached information from our member Tennis Ireland on their Return to Sport protocols (RTS). Although every sport is different, the attached might provide guidance to your organisation on RTS should you be planning to RTS in phase 1 or at later phase. The...
Return to Sport – Golf
Please see attached information from our member GUI & ILGU on their Return to Sport protocols (RTS). Although every sport is different , the attached might provide guidance to your organisation on RTS should you be planning to RTS in phase 1 or at later phase....
Return to Sport – Rowing Ireland
Please see attached information from our member Rowing Ireland on their Return to Sport protocols (RTS). Although every sport is different , the attached might provide guidance to your organisation on RTS should you be planning to RTS in phase 1 or at later phase. Our...
Return to Sport – Canoeing Ireland
Please see attached information from our member Canoeing Ireland on their Return to Sport protocols (RTS). Although every sport is different, the attached might provide guidance to your organisation on RTS should you be planning to RTS in phase 1 or at later phase....
Return To Sport – Athletics Ireland
Please see attached information from our member Athletics Ireland on their Return to Sport protocols (RTS). Although every sport is different , the attached might provide guidance to your organisation on RTS should you be planning to RTS in phase 1 or at later phase....