FINAL CALL for entries for the Coca-Cola Thank-You Fund
THE RACE IS ON TO APPLY FOR €125,000 IN GRANTS PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Wednesday, June 4th 2014: Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, today issued a final call for voluntary and not—for-profit organisations to apply for five grants totalling...
FIS Accountancy & Auditing Partners OSK outline cashflow forecasting for NGBs & LSPs
As the preferred Audit and Accounting partner of the Federation of Irish Sport, OSK have this month compiled some useful information and some points to consider when thinking of your finances. Whether you are an NGB, LSP or a club, we recommend meeting with OSK to...
Federation of Irish Sport Conference 2014- Picture Gallery
Federation of Irish Sport Annual Conference 2014, 29th May- 'Shaping Sport's Future'
Udo's Choice announced as sponsors of Triathlon Ireland's Coach Education Programme
Yesterday, 27th May, 2014, Triathlon Ireland announced Udo's Choice as official sponsors of the organisations expanding coach education programme. With membership of Triathlon Ireland having grown 15% in 2013 and this year seeing membership increases of over 1000 on...
Federation of Irish Sport Conference 2014- Partners and Exhibitors
Partners and Exhibitors at the Event We are delighted to announce this years partners for the event are: Coca Cola Thank You Fund- will distribute €125,000 in five grants of €25,000 in 2014. These grants will provide major funding for sport and activity programmes...
Federation of Irish Sport Conference 2014- Full details
MEMBERS EVENT- If you havent already booked, you can book your tickets here http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/federation-of-irish-sport-conference-2014-shaping-sports-future-tickets-6305819877 The 2nd Federation of Irish Sport Annual Conference #ShapingSportsFuture will be...
Paralympics Ireland publishes new strategic plan entitled Securing Success Together
Paralympics Ireland remit extended to lead talent ID and athlete development pathway Paralympics Ireland today published its new four year strategic plan entitled Securing Success Together before an audience of its member sports at an event in Bewley’s Hotel...
Launch of new Physical Activity Report Card in Children and Youth
Ireland’s Children get a D minus for Physical Activity A new international scale of children’s physical activity levels has graded Ireland with a D minus. According to data from all over the island of Ireland, only between 12 and 43% of children do enough physical...
Irish Hockey launches Quick Hockey at the National Sports Campus
Irish Hockey officially launched Quick Hockey, a new and exciting variation of hockey for everyone, at a demonstration of the game at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown on Wednesday, 21st May. The new game was explained and showcased at the launch in front of...
Ireland has potential to double sport tourism revenue in five years
A major tourism summit has been told that Ireland could see its revenue from sport tourism double from €300m to €600m in the space of just five years. The European Sport summit, the first of its kind to be held in Ireland, took place in one of Irish sports most iconic...
New €5 million headquarters for Special Olympics
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to see the further development of the National Sports Campus with the allocation of €5 million to Special Olympics Ireland for the building of a brand new HQ at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown, Dublin. CEO of the...
Active School Week Launched – Monday 12th May 2014
Ministers Reilly and Varadkar welcome launch of Active School Week 2014 12.5.2014 Part of an intersectoral approach under Healthy Ireland The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD, and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, today (Monday 12 May...
Archived News
Important Notice: Federation of Irish Sport Members Briefing Event rescheduled
Due to the adverse weather forecast for the next 24 hours, the Federation of Irish Sport Members Briefing Event scheduled to be held on 28th February is now postponed to 28th March 2018. Please save the date. All members will be notified in due course regarding the...
Press Release: The Federation of Irish Sport announce shortlist for Irish Sport Industry Awards 2018
Press Release: The Federation of Irish Sport announce shortlist for Irish Sport Industry Awards 2018 26 February 2018: The Federation of Irish Sport has announced the shortlist of finalists for the 2018 Sport Industry Awards. The awards, which this year are sponsored...
2018 Irish Sport Industry Awards shortlist Announced
The Irish Sport Industry Awards in association with JLT Ireland will be hosted at the Smock Alley Theatre on 7th March, we had a great response to entries and below is a shortlist of those entered, winners will be announced on the night. For more information...
Irish Sport Industry Awards in association with JLT Ireland, March 7th 2018
The Federation of Irish Sport is looking forward to hosting its third annual Irish Sport Industry Awards in association with JLT Ireland, on 7th March 2018, at the Smock Alley Theatre Dublin 8. The 12 award categories being presented on the night are: Digital...
Press Release: Federation of Irish Sport Welcomes Government’s Long-Term Commitment to Sport in Project 2040 Development Plan
Federation of Irish Sport Welcomes Government’s Long-Term Commitment to Sport in Project 2040 Development Plan Press Release 16th February 2018 The Federation of Irish Sport welcomes the Government's long-term commitment to the development of sport in Ireland as...
Athletics Ireland appoints a new Chief Executive
From Athletics Ireland The President and Board of Athletics Ireland have today announced the appointment of Hamish Adams as their new C.E.O. The decision was ratified last night at an Athletics Ireland board meeting and Hamish will succeed John Foley who is...
Press Release: NGB Funding Key to an Active and Healthier Ireland
NGB Funding Key to an Active and Healthier Ireland 02 February 2018, Sport Ireland announced on Thursday, 1st February, details of grant funding of €20.7 million to National Governing Bodies to support both day to day operations (€10.8 million) and high performance...
Irish Sport Industry Awards in Association with JLT Ireland – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Due to popular demand and the high volume of entries received, the deadline for entries to the Irish Sport Industry Awards has been extended to Monday, 12th February 3.00 pm Sharp. There are 12 award categories to enter and we encourage all our members and associated...
Bernard Brogan, Mary O’Connor and Michael Murphy launch the Irish Sport Industry Awards 2018 in association with JLT Ireland
Bernard Brogan, Mary O’Connor and Michael Murphy launch the Irish Sport Industry Awards 2018 in association with JLT Ireland The 2018 Irish Sport Industry Awards in association with JLT Ireland were launched on Thursday 18th January 2018, by Bernard Brogan, President...
Statement from Federation of Irish Sport regarding Sports Capital Grants Announcement
Thursday 30th November 2017 The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to welcome the announcement of the many facilities both new and existing that are to be supported by the Sports Capital Grants which the Government has announced today. We are particularly pleased...