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...
Federation of Irish Sport partners with Investec to evaluate economic impact of sport in Ireland
Research to evaluate value of sport to the economy first major evaluation study since 2010 Irish sports industry supports 40,000 jobs, stimulates €1.9 billion in household spending, and generates €1 billion in tourism receipts each year The Federation of Irish...
GymEDGE
GymEDGE is a sports coach development programme that uses core fundamental gymnastics skills and training techniques to build the complete athlete or player. GymEDGE is for any coach, from any sport, with any ability, who is interested in making their athletes or...
Ireland Roster Announced for Women’s European Championship
DUBLIN, IRELAND – Ireland Lacrosse has announced its roster for the Women’s Senior National Team, which is set to compete in the ELF European Championship, in Netanya, Israel from 16-25 July 2019. The Ireland team enters the tournament ranked 5th in Europe. The Green...
Freelancer Niamh Griffin wins the monthly Investec 20×20 Media Award
Freelancer Niamh Griffin wins the monthly Investec 20x20 Media Award with feature on the emerging importance of PE for sports participation for teenage girls Niamh Griffin is the Investec 20x20 Media Awards winner for the month of June. Niamh is a freelance...
Rowing Ireland launches Greenblades
Rowing Ireland has launched their funding initiative Greenblades 10/07/19 Rowing Ireland has launched Greenblades, this new initiative has been created to help fund the Junior, Under 23 and Developmental Teams by means of donations. Currently, developmental rowers...
Sport Ireland and The Federation of Irish Sport are latest members to join the Alliance for Insurance Reform in fight against crippling insurance costs
Press release – 10 July 2019 Ireland’s sports organisations call for urgent reform of the insurance sector The Alliance for Insurance Reform, the group which brings together representative bodies from the not-for-profit, charity, sports and small and medium-sized...
Sport Ireland Publishes 2018 Local Sports Partnerships Annual Report
Sport Ireland Media Release 28th June 2019 For Immediate Release Sport Ireland Publishes 2018 Local Sports Partnerships Annual Report Sport Ireland today published the 12th annual Sport Ireland Local Sports Partnerships Annual Report on the national network of...
Ireland take 3rd place in CEV Continental Cup held in Bettystown
Ireland take 3rd place after Scottish Thriller Ireland reached the silver match in the CEV Continental Cup in Bettystown, Ireland. The Irish due of O’Regan and Kaczmarek lost 21-12, 21-18 in a competitive encounter against Scotland’s top team. Alex Gibbons and Oisin...
Archived News
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....
Minister Humphreys Publishes National Return to Work Safely Protocol
Protocol will help businesses and workers to return to work safely following COVID-19 closures The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have been charged with oversight and enforcement The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today...
PJ Reidy to become next President of Basketball Ireland
Following the call for nominations for the position of President of Basketball Ireland, one nomination was received within the prescribed timeline. Accordingly, Basketball Ireland has confirmed that candidate, PJ Reidy, is accepted unopposed as in order, and he will...
11/5/2020 – Government updates, resources and supports
Research Some interesting insights to share in the attached link conducted by the Department of Health - here is a link to a report on this published yesterday https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/6b4401-view-the-amarach-public-opinion-survey/ HoldFirm – the HSE’s new...
PRESS RELEASE: Alliance for Insurance reform calls on incoming government to re-balance duty of care
ISSUE ALL THE MORE URGENT IN LIGHT OF RECENT COVID19-RELATED SPECULATION The Alliance for Insurance Reform has called on the incoming Government to urgently review and re-balance the ‘common duty of care’ in the light of speculation regarding potential COVID19-related...
Cycling Ireland and AXA Community Bike Rides launch Virtual Solo Bike Rides!
Cycling Ireland are delighted to announce that with the slight ease in restrictions surrounding outdoor exercise, they are introducing Virtual Solo Bike Rides. Virtual Bike Rides are solo bike rides that you sign up to take part in on your own, within a 5km radius of...
Healthy Ireland Updates and Resources – May 2020
Wellbeing Campaign Update - a reminder about the cross Government Mental Wellbeing campaign which offers support and resources for people to help deal with stress and isolation, and also helps people maintain wellbeing and cope at home during this time. The website is...
How countries are facilitating the return of Sport and Physical Activity – sourced from ISCA
ISCA Exclusive! We compare how countries are lifting restrictions on exercise and sport On 2 May, adult residents in Spain stepped outside to exercise in parks and public spaces for the first time in seven weeks. Drops in Covid-19 infection and hospitalisation rates...
Special Edition FIS COVID-19 Newsletter (4th Ed)
A summary of our latest newsletter is below: Department of the Taoiseach The Taoiseach has published a comprehensive road map for the reopening and recovery of the country which will be phased out over the next three months. The full document can be read...