2016 Sport Investment welcomed by Federation of Irish Sport
Following yesterday’s announcement by Sport Ireland and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport that there will be an allocation of €27m in sports grants for 2016, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport James Galvin, said: “We at the Federation of Irish Sport...
Member Profile: Mayo Sports Partnership
Mayo Sports Partnership Website: mayosports.ie Total ISC Funding in 2015: €221,430 Participant numbers in programmes: 15,000 Number of Clubs in Mayo Sports Partnership's area: 580 Highlight of 2015: 25 communities across Mayo participate in “Operation Get Active Mayo”...
Federation of Irish Sport Annual Review 2015 launched
Federation of Irish Sport Annual Review 2015 Bernard Brogan Calls on Political Parties to Commit to Making Two Hours' PE Mandatory in Secondary Schools as Federation of Irish Sport Launches 2015 Annual Review One Hour Mandatory PE Urged for Primary Schools Key...
The Federation of Irish Sport announce winners of 2015 Sport Industry Awards
Irish Sport supports up to 40,000 jobs in Ireland and contributes some 2.4% to gross domestic product (“GDP”) each year The Irish Sport Industry awards winners were announced, by the Federation of Irish Sport, at a ceremony held at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin on...
Ministers Donohoe and Ring begin work on first National Sports Policy in 20 years
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, are today (Thursday 5th November) holding a consultation conference to seek the views of sports stakeholders on the issues and challenges...
Sport Industry Awards 2015 Shortlist Announced
The inaugural Sport Industry Awards will be hosted at the Smock Alley Theatre on 5th November, we had a great response to entries and below is a shortlist of those entered, winners will be announced on the night. More information at www.sportindustryawards.ie 1....
Taekwondo: Junior European Success.
The end to a glittering junior career occurred in Daugavpils, Latvia at the Junior European Championships where South Dublin Taekwondo [SDTKD] athlete Jack Woolley competed in the youth section for the last time. Jack who fought in -55kg Junior, had 5 matches in this...
Fundraising Performance: Fifth Annual Report on fundraising in Ireland
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical Insurance, along with Mazars, are proud sponsors of 2into3's Fifth Annual Fundraising Performance Report. The Report will examine the accounts of over 1000 Irish not-for-profits in order to establish the total fundraised income from...
Federation launches A Manifesto for Irish Sport
Download here : Federation of Irish Sport Launches Manifesto for Irish Sport & Outlines 5 Point Plan Needed for Ireland's Sporting Future Bernard Brogan Calls for New National Vision & Strategy for Sport Appeal for Restoration of Funding Levels & Widening...
Federation Board Member, Sarah O'Shea, FAI, to set up Sport Consultancy Business.
Sarah O’Shea, a member of the board to the Federation of Irish Sport, is to leave the Football Association of Ireland at the end of the year to set up a Sport Consultancy Business. Sarah O’ Shea is the head of legal and disciplinary affairs at the Football Association...
Kieran Mulvey to be appointed as Chair of Sports Ireland
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, today (Tuesday) announced that Mr Kieran Mulvey is to be appointed as the Chairperson of the newly-established Sport Ireland. ...
Gold for Ireland in Moscow
A busy September came to an end for Ireland &South Dublin Taekwondo’s Jack Woolley with his final outing at the Russian Open World Taekwondo Federation [Olympic Style] ranking tournament in the Dinamo Krylaskoye Arena in Moscow. Before the event the team pairing...
Archived News
Ireland Take Bronze in Bettystown Sunshine
Bettystown, Ireland, June 2ns 2019 Ireland Take Bronze in Bettystown Sunshine 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 Sotland’s top...
The Good Times Roll – celebrating a successful year with Rebel Wheelers Basketball
What a year it’s been for Rebel Wheelers Basketball. Saying the wheelchair basketball wing of the multi sports club has lots to celebrate is something of an understatement. In only its second year under the Rebel Wheelers banner, the former Fr Mathews crew progressed...
Federation facilitates Sport Dispute Education Seminar in partnership with SDSI
On Tuesday 28th of May, the Federation of Irish Sport facilitated an education workshop with Sport Dispute Solutions Ireland. The seminar, titled ‘An education seminar on Sport Disciplinary Procedures and Appeal processes’, provided a welcome refresh of the importance...
iCoachKids International Conference “Child Centred Coaching” Hosted By Sport Ireland Coaching
3rd iCoachKids International Conference “Child Centred Coaching” University of Limerick June 14th and 15th 2019 Hosted By Sport Ireland Coaching The event will be the 3rd conference of this 36-month project co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European...
Federation of Irish Sport Annual Conference one of inspiration, story telling and knowledge sharing
May 23rd saw the Federation of Irish Sport host its Annual Conference in Dublin City University. The 2019 theme was Sport - the most inclusive community of all? The day saw speakers covering topics including women in sport, disability, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and...
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Schedule and speakers confirmed
The final schedule and conference line up has been confirmed for our fast approaching Annual Conference. We are delighted to welcome such a breadth of expert speakers to the stage in DCU on May 23rd. Full speakers line up and schedule below [pdf-embedder...
Gareth Thomas announced as part of a fantastic annual conference line up!!
The Federation are delighted to announce Gareth Thomas, former Welsh professional rugby player, will be joining us as a guest speaker at our Annual Conference. The conference takes place on May 23rd in DCU, we will be discussing the question ‘Sport – the most...
‘IF SHE CAN’T SEE IT, SHE CAN’T BE IT’, the latest initiative from 20×20 calls on the public to “Hero Your Hero”
20x20 AMBASSADOR, LOUISE QUINN HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE SPORTING ROLE MODELS AND CALLS ON THE PUBLIC TO HERO THEIR HERO ‘IF SHE CAN’T SEE IT, SHE CAN’T BE IT’, the latest initiative from 20x20 calls on the public to “Hero Your Hero” Dublin, 9th May 2019:...
20×20 calls on the public to “Hero Your Hero”
WATCH: Louise Quinn 20X20 “Just One” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DAr0bZQkaA&feature=youtu.be 20x20 AMBASSADOR, LOUISE QUINN HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE SPORTING ROLE MODELS AND CALLS ON THE PUBLIC TO HERO THEIR HERO ‘IF SHE CAN’T SEE IT, SHE CAN’T...
Great Day for Cricket Ireland
7th May marked a day full of exciting news for Cricket Ireland. First-Ever Part-Time Contracts The governing body unveiled the recipients of the first-ever part-time professional contracts for women cricketers in Ireland. The recipients of the six contracts are Laura...