Event Profile: Irish Table Tennis Association- National Senior Championships 2014
Players from across Ireland descended to the fantastic facilities of the University of Limerick to battle it out for the chance to be National Champion in the 2014 Butterfly National Championships. Location: University of Limerick Date: 1st-2nd March 2014 Competitors ...
Eurobarometer on sport reveals high levels of inactivity in the EU- Ireland exercise or play sport most regularly (16%), 6th overall (52%)
According to the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey on sport and physical activity, 59% of European Union citizens never or seldom exercise or play sport, while 41% do so at least once a week. Northern Europe is more physically active than the South and East....
EC publishes report on Gender Equality in Sport: Proposal for Strategic Actions 2014-2020
Gender Equality in Sport Experts' proposal supports new strategic actions A group of experts has just adopted an ambitious and innovative report in the field of gender equality and sport. The proposals made, draw on the conclusions of the EU Conference on Gender...
Volunteers in Sport Awards 2014
The Volunteers in Sport Awards 2014 were recently launched by Minister Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Sport and Tourism at the Aviva Stadium. An initiative of the Federation of Irish Sport in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council, the Department of...
Jack Woolley set to represent Ireland at the Youth Olympic Games and World Junior Taekwondo Championships
Since joining ITU club, South Dublin Taekwondo, he has gone from strength to strength under Master Robert Taaffe. During the past 5 years not only has he won numerous national and international competitions., the highlight being representing Ireland at the World...
Commission Adopts Report on the First EU Work Plan for Sport
On 24 January 2014, the European Commission adopted its Report on the implementation of the first EU Work Plan for Sport (2011-2014). The Report draws a positive picture of achieved work outcomes, includes ideas for future priorities regarding EU cooperation on sport...
Member Profile: Irish Ten Pin Bowling Association
The Irish Tenpin Bowling Association (ITBA) was founded in 1964 and is the governing body for the sport in Ireland. Affiliated to the Federation Internationale des Quillers (FIQ), it is the responsibility of the ITBA to provide and enforce the rules and regulations...
Featured Event: Deaf Sport Ireland, EDSO European Deaf Futsal Mini-Tournament, Tallaght Arena
DSI is hosting the EDSO European Deaf Futsal Mini-Tournament in the Arena, Tallaght on Friday 28th and Sat 1st March. There will be live streaming starting on Friday 28th of February at 19:00 and on Saturday 1st of March 2014 at 11:00 and 18:00. "This is DSI's first...
Programmes in Sport: Basketball 3on3
Following on from the success of the National 3on3 Championships for U14 and U18 boys and girls last year, Basketball Ireland are expanding their programme this year to include a senior championships with the winners being sent to Europe to represent Ireland. 3on3 is...
Fáilte Ireland Major Events Unit- CEO Forum Event, 24th March, 12.30pm
Introduction to Fáilte Ireland Major Events Unit Fáilte Ireland has launched a new Major Events Unit tasked with growing international visitation through the events sector. This will be achieved by identifying, bidding for and winning major events for Ireland in...
Featured LSP: Limerick Sports Partnership
Background: Limerick City and County Local Sports Partnerships merged to form Limerick Sports Partnership in January 2014. The aim of Limerick Sports Partnership is “Getting Limerick Active” together with: Increasing participation in sport. Ensuring that local...
Irish Sport HQ- closed Wed 26th February for ESB upgrade works
The National Sports Campus Development Authority has received notification from ESB Networks that it is necessary to shut power to the building on Wednesday of next week (26th Feb 2014) for upgrade works to allow for a changeover from overhead to underground cables...
Archived News
Federation of Irish Sport Calls For Transparency from Olympic Council of Ireland
The Federation of Irish Sport, the representative body for the majority of Ireland’s national Olympic sporting organisations, is calling for transparency from the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) today (Thursday, 27th October 2016) ahead of its Executive Board Meeting...
Irish Sport United in Disappointment on 2017 Sport Ireland Funding Level
Budget 2017 confirmed that Sport Ireland funding, which supports the participation and high performance programmes of 74 National Sports Organisations and 26 Local Sports Partnerships as well as Coaching Ireland, the Institute of Sport, the National Sports Campus and...
Irish Ice Hockey Association Accepted as a Member of Sport Ireland
The Irish Ice Hockey Association (IIHA) has announced their recent submission for membership of Sport Ireland has been successful.A member of the Federation of Irish Sport, the IIHA submitted the application to the Board of Sport Ireland through their Eligibility...
Statement from the Federation of Irish Sport regarding Ireland’s Olympic Team
Media Release - Statement Friday 26th August, 2016 As the representative body for the National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs) in Ireland, we feel it is important to put the achievements of our Olympic team into perspective. Despite the various controversies that...
Irish sport made huge strides at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Now that the curtain has drawn on Rio 2016, Irish sport can reflect on what has been a largely successful Olympic Games for Team Ireland, writes James Galvin. We have had some wonderful achievements at these Games. Many of our athletes broke national records and...
James Galvin – Gary Keegan will be a “huge loss” to Irish sport
CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport James Galvin has described Gary Keegan's resignation as a "huge loss" to Irish sport, while also wishing him all the best in his new business venture. Sport Ireland announced today that Keegan will be stepping down as the Director...
Shauna McIntyre is the Federation’s newest Director
The Manager of the Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership, Shauna McIntyre, has been selected as the latest addition to the Federation of Irish Sport's Board of Directors. Her election was ratified at the Federation's Annual General Meeting, which took place at...
Activities Report 2015 – 2016
The Federation of Irish Sport's Activities Report 2015-2016 was released today (Wednesday, 27th July) at the company's Annual General Meeting. The report provides a detailed account of the Federation's activities over the past 12 months since last year's AGM. To view...
The Federation welcomes LawOnline as our newest Preferred Supplier
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to welcome LawOnline on board as our newest Preferred Supplier. LawOnline is a new legal service for individuals and businesses. In brief, it allows individuals and businesses to draft highly bespoke legal documents online...
Minister O’Donovan Announces €7.4m Investment in Youth Fields Sports
Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Patrick O'Donovan TD today (Wednesday, 13th July) announced an investment package of €7.4 million from Sport Ireland to support grass roots development in rugby, football and Gaelic games. The announcement follows the €19.1m...