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...
Federation of Irish Sport host Large Scale Sports Infrastructure fund information session
The Federation were pleased to host representatives of the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport at a sold out briefing session on the 22nd of January. The topic of the day was the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund which is making €100million available for...
New Look for Sport Dispute Resolution Body
The new look Sport Dispute Solutions Ireland was launched yesterday at the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus by Minister of State Brendan Griffin in front of a strong turnout of sports administrators. The new body replaces Just Sport Ireland which was set up in...
Irish Volleyballers Create History by winning first ever Junior International Match
The Ireland u16s Girls Volleyball Team created history at the European Championships Qualifying stage yesterday (Sunday Jan 6th). The girls in green beat Iceland to claim 5th place and become the first Irish Junior Volleyball team to win an International Match. Led by...
Cricket to Offer Pro Contracts to Women Players in 2019
The Board of Cricket Ireland has endorsed the provision of Irish cricket’s first women’s senior playing contracts, after a recommendation was accepted at its recent Board Meeting held at Ballymascanlon House Hotel on 12 December 2018. Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive...
Ireland to Host Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualifier
Ireland is to stage the first Round of the 2019 CEV Beach Volleyball Continental Cup, one of the major international events in the sport and a qualifying event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The prestigious event will be held over the June Bank Holiday at...
Call for Input on Volunteer Strategy
Sport is a huge part of volunteering in Ireland and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Mr. Sean Canney, TD, has launched a Call for Input Paper on Volunteering. This paper is the first step in developing a national volunteering...
Archived News
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...
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...