Best of luck to Team Ireland at the World Games!
91 Team Ireland athletes began their journey last week to Abu Dhabi ahead of the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Excitement was in the air at Dublin Airport as athletes from across Ireland arrived with their families and friends ahead for the final leg of...
The Federation of Irish Sport launches the 2019 Irish Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport today called on entries for the 2019 Irish Sport Industry Awards. The awards, which are in their fourth year, recognise the invaluable relationship between business and sport in Ireland. The Sport industry in Ireland supports 40,000 jobs,...
UEFA Masterclass a huge success with learnings for all
On Friday March 1st, AVIVA stadium played host to a gathering of Irish sporting bodies for a knowledge sharing UEFA Masterclass in partnership with the Federation of Irish Sport. The sold-out audience included over 25 National Governing Bodies of Sport, Local Sports...
Olympic Federation Launches New Schools Initiative
The Olympic Federation of Ireland is proud to launch Dare to Believe, a school activation programme championed and supported by the Athletes’ Commission. Olympism, Paralympism and the benefits of sport will be promoted in schools nationwide by some of Ireland’s best...
Sport Ireland Launches New Safeguarding Guidance
Sport Ireland has launched the new Safeguarding Guidance for Children and Young People in Sport. The Federation welcomes the continued high standards being set by Sport Ireland and of crucial importance for all our members. The new Guidance specifically builds on the...
Ireland Senior Women’s head coach James Weldon announces management team
Head coach of the Ireland Senior Women’s basketball team, James Weldon, has today announced his management team for the 2020 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries campaign. Coach Weldon will be supported by two hugely experienced assistant coaches: Jillian...
New Manager for Print Depot
Federation partner Print Depot are delighted to introduce Bernie Stott as their new Business Development Manager. Bernie will be the contact person for any of the Federation members who wish to avail of printing services and she will be delighted to help and give...
President Michael D. Higgins announces his support of 20×20 at reception of All Ireland winning Cork Camaogie Squad
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins at the Reception for the Cork Camogie Team 2018 All Ireland Winners Áras an Uachtaráin Tuesday, 19th February 2019 A Dhaoine Uaisle, agus a Chairde Gael, Is cúis mhór áthais dom fíorchaoin fáilte a fhearadh romhaibh go léir chuig...
Ireland’s Sea Anglers win world silver medals at the 2019 CIPS World Games Championships in South Africa
The Angling Council Ireland is delighted to announce that the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers men's Senior Shore Angling Championship Team have won World silver medals in South Africa. It is a fantastic result and just highlights the efforts and successes of the Irish...
The Federation of Irish Sport pleased to welcome funding distribution announced by Sport Ireland today
The Federation of Irish Sport is pleased to welcome the Sport Ireland confirmation of the allocation of increased funding which was originally announced for Budget 2019. The announcement and confirmation of funding distribution is an important first step towards...
Federation to Partner with UEFA on Major Sports Conference
UEFA Experts to share learnings across many aspects of developing a successful sport Topics include digital engagement, participation, sponsorship, strategic communications and the growth of women's sport Federation urges all National Governing Bodies, Local Sports...
Volleyball Ireland are Raising the Game with their new Strategic Plan
Volleyball Ireland has launched a new strategic plan. Raising the Game maps out the vision, mission and strategic objectives that will guide the development of Volleyball in Ireland over the next four years. The overarching vision is to create a vibrant volleyball...
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COVID-19 Consolidated Information – published by PILA
Extracts and Information sourced from: 'COVID-19: FAQs for NGOs' published by PILA, a project of FLAC. Employment Law: COVID-19 presents a significant number of both standard and novel employment law issues for NGO employers. Organisations have a duty of care toward...
Insights on Working from Home Expenses from OSK
Many of our self-employed clients, including company directors, are now running their business from home. Because you are at home all day, you will most likely notice an increase in your utility and other bills. Certain expenses will be allowed as a business cost...
COVID-19 – Dept An Taoiseach Assets
DEPT OF AN TAOISEACH - INFORMATION We have updated public information posters/artwork to reflect new guidelines issued on Friday and have designed artwork to replace some of the physical distancing messaging that is now outdated. This is primarily intended for outdoor...
Opportunity: Pundit Arena ‘live streaming’ history during COVID-19
Pundit Arena, in partnership with the Federation of Irish Sport, are offering NGBs the opportunity to 'live stream' old games or events during this crisis time. The opportunity is to promote sport to a content-hungry audience who currently have no live sport to engage...
DATE SET FOR 2021 OLYMPIC GAMES
JULY DATE SET FOR 2021 OLYMPIC GAMES 30 March 2020 The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are set to start on the 23 July 2021 and run until the 8 August 2021. This announcement was made following an IOC Executive Board meeting today. The Opening Ceremony of the XXXII Olympic...
COVID-19 Updates 30/3/2020
Please find below a summary of the relevant information along with a Guidance Document for Employees and Employers regarding the Provision of Essential Services. Summary Details: As of March 28th 2020, the Government has decided that everybody should stay at home...
National Public Health Emergency Team to meet this morning 27th March
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) will meet again this morning to discuss further measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland. The NPHET is concerned by the growing number of daily cases, hospital admissions and clusters of infections in...
Revenue Guidance on Covid19 Wage Subsidy scheme and employer eligibility
COVID 19 – Information and Support Newsletter
‘Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity’ Dear Member, We appreciate that this is a hugely difficult time for all our members and we're continuing to talk to as many of you as possible to get a fuller picture about the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is...
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...