Double Olympic Gold Medallist Fintan McCarthy launches Federation’s call for increased investment in sport in Budget 2025
Federation of Irish Sport Launches Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2025 Submission calls for Multi-Annual Core Funding Increase, Reforms to Taxation Policies and increase in Betting Levy to Support Growth of Irish Sport & Physical Activity Click here to read full...
Board Readiness Training – New Dates Announced
The Federation of Irish Sport are pleased to announce new dates for their Board Readiness Training programme for those who have recently been appointed to an NGB/LSP board or who have never served on a board of a sporting organisation but have an interest in this...
In Memoriam: Derek Brennan
Photo credit: Cricket Ireland The Federation of Irish Sport is saddened to learn of the passing of former President Derek Brennan. Derek served as member of the Executive Committee of the Federation as well as President of the Federation of Irish Sport from...
Department Update: Ministers Martin and Byrne reflect on first half of 2024
Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht have reflected on some of the key achievements in the first half of this year, which have...
Game On for Green! Free Toolkit Helps Irish Sports Clubs Tackle Waste
Pictured above L TO R: Niall Rynne, Chair of the Management Committee at the Irish Rugby Football Union, Clare Louise O’Donoghue, Head of Commercial & Marketing at the Federation of Irish Sport, Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for Public...
Record funding for Women in Sport Programme
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne, recently announced a record investment of €4 million under the Women in Sport Programme for...
“I think it’s the breath of what we do. Canoeing is a huge sport and it’s getting bigger in Ireland.”
Canoeing Ireland CEO is a truly accomplished and respected woman in Irish Sport. Following a successful period working in operations with Athletics Ireland, she was appointed as chief executive of Canoeing Ireland in 2018. Alongside her primary role, leading the...
Federation Welcomes Support from Government at Irish Sport Industry Awards
At the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards, Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD delivered the keynote address to the award nominees, invited guests, members of the Federation of Irish Sport and leaders from across the Irish sports sector. During his speech,...
“Our programme is all about bringing the Olympics to the classroom and to the community.”
Arguably, the Olympic Games is the most captivating competition in World sport. The 2020 games in Tokyo reached a global audience of over 3 billion people. And some of Ireland’s most memorable and iconic sporting achievements have unfolded on the Olympic stage. From...
“Field of vision was started during the Covid lockdown when my co-founder Omar saw a viral video of a fan bringing his blind friend to a football game and tracing the position of the ball on his hand.”
Field of Vision is an innovative sports technology company, founded by Tim Farrelly, David Deneher and Omar Salem. The team is guided by sports industry veteran Tom Sears. In 2022, Field of Vision was among Time Magazine’s Best Inventions and their partners include...
Federation of Irish Sport and OSK Renew Partnership
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with OSK for a third successive term until January 2027. OSK offer audit, accounting and financial management services to the Federation’s extensive and diverse membership consisting...
Emma Meehan: “I am absolutely thrilled to bits. I really didn’t expect to be here and it’s a massive honor to be recognised.”
Emma Meehan is the founder of Galway based start - up Precision Sports Technology, which was the Best New Sports Business of the Year Award winner at the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards. Meehan describes herself as being obsessed with movement and dedicated to...
Archived News
Ministers Foley and Byrne announce updated Procedures on use of School Buildings and Sports Facilities outside of School Hours
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, today announced updated Procedures on the use of School Buildings and School Sports Facilities outside of School Hours. The updated...
Sarah Keane: “This is an Irish team that will go to compete, not just participate at these Olympic Games.”
There are few men or women who have dedicated their lives to Irish sport, who command the respect, admiration and authority of Sarah Keane. Before being appointed as the first CEO of Swim Ireland in 2004, Keane qualified as a solicitor and worked with leading Irish...
Accounting for Grants for Sporting Bodies
Navigating the intricate landscape of accounting for grants can be challenging for many organisations. Proper accounting for grants is crucial not only for compliance with financial regulations but also for maintaining the integrity and transparency of financial...
Ireland hits new record figure of nearly two million adults taking part in sport every week
⦁ Sport Minister Thomas Byrne TD & Sport Ireland reveal record-high participation rates in sport ⦁ Nearly two million adults in Ireland participate in sport every week - more than ever before ⦁ Significant recovery from pandemic levels of participation ⦁ Ireland...
Ministers Announce Record €250m fund available for Sports Capital and Equipment Programme
· Some €250m available for largest-ever investment in sports facilities nationwide · Figure represents 50% increase in funding compared with previous 2020 round · Allocations due to be announced in the autumn Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts,...
2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards Reward Excellence in Sport
Pictured above; Mary O'Connor FIS CEO, Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD, Dr. Una May CEO Sport Ireland The Federation of Irish Sport celebrated the 7th annual Irish Sport Industry Awards which recognise the important economic role Sport plays to the Irish...
Sport Is Big Business In Ireland – Federation Of Sport For Ireland CEO Mary O’Connor
On May 25th 2024, Business Plus Magazine published a feature interview with Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O’Connor. Sport in Ireland is big business, in fact the sports economy outgrew the Irish economy over a decade according to a Sports Ireland report published...
Federation of Irish Sport Hosts 2024 AGM
On Thursday May 23rd, the Federation of Irish Sport hosted its Annual General Meeting at Irish Sport HQ. The Federation is the voice of sport in Ireland and represents 110 National Governing Bodies (NGB) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSP) across the island of...
Breaking News! Category Shortlists Announced for the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport is pleased to announce the shortlist of nominees for the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards, which will take place at Dublin’s College Green Hotel on Tuesday 28th May, with keynote speaker Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD. The 11...
Minister Byrne attends EU Sports Council Meeting
Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, will represent Ireland at the EU Sports Council meeting in Brussels today (Tuesday, 14 May 2024). Topics on the agenda for the EU Sports Council include the approval of a new...