Minister Byrne launches Participation Nation Outdoor Fund
• Funding available for investment in barrier-free outdoor sport infrastructure • Fund focused at increasing participation in local community settings • Fund open to applications from the network of Local Sports Partnerships nationwide from today until Friday, 21 June...
Deadline Extension: 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards
The nominations deadline for the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards has been extended until 2pm on Wednesday May 8th. The Irish Sport Industry Awards celebrate and reward excellence in the business of sport, while simultaneously highlighting the contribution of sport to...
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce that Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Irish Sport Industry Awards at the College Green Hotel on Tuesday 28th May. This announcement reaffirms the positive...
New Category Sponsor Announced for Irish Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport is thrilled to announce a partnership with Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet, who will sponsor the award for ‘Best Sports Business of the Year’, at the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards. This award recognises sustained excellence by an...
Government announce €120m Fund for Major Sports Infrastructure
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 announced funding of up to €120m under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund...
HBV STUDIOS LIMITED – Live Streaming. The Story So Far in 2024…
A busy period beginning from the end of March saw the HBV Live Streaming Crew record the Kate Russell Trophy, the prestigious All-Ireland Girls Hockey Tournament hosted and won by The Royal School Armagh which also featured Wesley College Dublin, Kilkenny College,...
Welcome increase in female representation on sporting boards
Sport Ireland has published the latest snapshot of female representation on the boards of funded National Governing Bodies of Sport, Local Sports Partnerships, and other sporting funded bodies*. Overall percentage of women on boards in the Irish sport sector stands at...
Federation of Irish Sport Proudly Launch 2024 Sport Industry Awards,with Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht Thomas Byrne
The Federation of Irish Sport today launched the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards alongside Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht Thomas Byrne. Now in its 7th iteration, they will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on...
Supreme Court decides Judicial Guidelines are Legally Binding
The Alliance for Insurance Reform calls on insurers to immediately deliver substantial and sustained reductions in insurance premiums on the back of today’s Supreme Court decision. Speaking about the Supreme Court decision handed down today in Delaney v the Personal...
Federation of Irish Sport and Clann Credo Community Finance Renew Three- Year Partnership
Pictured above L to R are: Clare Louise O’Donoghue Head of Commercial & Marketing FIS, Tony Marshall Regional Manager Clann Credo, Mary O’Connor CEO FIS The Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Clann Credo...
Record Level of Core Funding for Sports Bodies in 2024
The Federation of Irish Sport welcomed the news today that the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, announced a record investment of almost €30...
€50 million increase announced in Community Recognition Fund
The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, together with Minister Joe O Brien, have announced a further €50 million in funding under the Community Recognition Fund. The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced in 2023 to recognise...
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Supreme Court decides Judicial Guidelines are Legally Binding
The Alliance for Insurance Reform calls on insurers to immediately deliver substantial and sustained reductions in insurance premiums on the back of today’s Supreme Court decision. Speaking about the Supreme Court decision handed down today in Delaney v the Personal...
Federation of Irish Sport and Clann Credo Community Finance Renew Three- Year Partnership
Pictured above L to R are: Clare Louise O’Donoghue Head of Commercial & Marketing FIS, Tony Marshall Regional Manager Clann Credo, Mary O’Connor CEO FIS The Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Clann Credo...
Record Level of Core Funding for Sports Bodies in 2024
The Federation of Irish Sport welcomed the news today that the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, announced a record investment of almost €30...
€50 million increase announced in Community Recognition Fund
The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, together with Minister Joe O Brien, have announced a further €50 million in funding under the Community Recognition Fund. The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced in 2023 to recognise...
32 COUNTY VOLUNTEERS IN SPORT CELEBRATED AT NATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient for 2023 Announced. The Federation of Irish Sport today recognised recipients of the 2023 Volunteers in Sports Awards, celebrating their dedication and giving freely of their time locally to make sport happen. Proudly supported...
Volunteers in Sport Awards MC Announced!
Final preparations are underway for our upcoming awards, celebrating the countless volunteers who make sport happen across the country, week in week out. We are delighted to welcome back Sports Broadcaster Gráinne McElwain as the host of the 2023 Volunteers in Sport...
Volunteers in Sport from 32 Counties to be Honoured at National Awards Ceremony
Federation of Irish Sport Announces the 32 County Award Recipients for the 2023 Volunteers in Sport Awards 32 County award winners named Supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships Unprecedented entries and over 50 sports nominated...
Review of Annual Leaders Forum on “Future-proofing Irish Sport through Policy, Partnership and Collaboration”
Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) were once again delighted to hots the Annual Leaders Forum on “Future-proofing Irish Sport through Policy, Partnership and Collaboration” Launch of new FIS Strategic Plan (2024-2029) Government update on National Sports Policy...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT ESTABLISHES 3-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH 2INTO3
Pictured above: 1 January 2024;from left, Patricia Keenan, Director of Grants at 2into3, Matt McKerrow, Associate Consultant at 2into3, Rob Foley, Director of Fundraising at 2into3, Clare McGrath, Federation of Irish Sport Chairperson, Dennis O'Connor, Chief Executive...
Minister Byrne welcomes new Sport Ireland Volunteering in Sport Policy
The Federation of Irish Sport welcomes the new policy to guide the development of volunteering and encourage more volunteers in sport of every age, background, ethnicity and disability. Volunteering is a hugely rewarding experience for all involved and without...