Basketball Ireland Annual Report published- Sponsorship income up 63.5% from 2010 figure
Basketball Ireland's 2012-2013 Annual Report was published on 21st May. Some key facts to note in relation to their strategic objectives: Participation numbers by girls schools in the National Cup jumped by 33% between 2010 and 2012, from 89 to 119 teams....
Federation of Irish Sport Conference- Streamed Live Tuesday 21st May, watch videos here
THE EVENT WAS STREAMED LIVE BY LIVESTREAM DIGITAL, on Tuesday 21st May Watch the conference contributors and debate here: Part 1 – Sir Keith Mills, keynote speech, 'working together in sport' - http://youtu.be/i4CL407pSQI Part 2 – Alistair Gray, Renaissance,...
Federation of Irish Sport Conference 2013- Information, Partners and Exhibitors
INFORMATION One day to go! Over 60 Irish sporting organisations and corporate partners are attending the Federation’s inaugural Conference at the Guinness Storehouse tomorrow. Here is some more information on the event: Address: Guinness Storehouse Level 2, Arrol...
Triathlon Ireland Announce Diabetes Ireland As First Official Charity Partner
Triathlon Ireland has announced Diabetes Ireland as the sporting organisations first ever official charity partner. Triathlon Ireland is the National Governing Body for the sport of triathlon, aquathlon and duathlon in Ireland. Triathlon is one of the fastest growing...
Triathlon Ireland seeks Paratriathletes for the Road to Rio
Triathlon Ireland is delighted to have been affiliated to Paralympics Ireland at their recent AGM held in Dublin. With paratriathlon set to form part of the Rio 2016 Olympics, Triathlon Ireland are keen to develop the sport and identify and support athletes both at an...
ITTA Announce STIGA Shamrock Series
As part of its commitment to providing playing opportunities for all levels of playing ability and increasing competition opportunities for all, the ITTA is delighted to announce the launch of the STIGA Shamrock Series. This series of events, brought to the membership...
World’s leading CP International Football Teams get ready for action in South Dublin
World’s leading CP International Football Teams get ready for action in South Dublin Republic of Ireland, USA, Scotland and The Netherlands will do battle from 5th to 11th of May in the inaugural Dublin Gathering CP International Tournament. The fixtures will take...
We have moved offices to the National Sports Campus
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce their new home in the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown. The new offices are home to 18 sporting bodies and are part of the overall development of the Campus at Abbotstown which includes the National...
Featured Member: Canoeing Ireland
Canoeing Ireland Factfile Membership: 2,700 members Number of Clubs: 65 Number of Participating Schools: 10 Canoeing Ireland 2012 Highlights: 2012 Olympic Games International Liffey Descent (part of the International Canoe Federation World Series) Junior Liffey...
Understanding Insurance
By now you may have heard about the Federation of Irish Sport Insurance Scheme which has been available to FIS Members since late 2012. This group scheme was designed in association with BHP Insurances to provide affordable, tailored, quality insurance cover to NGBs...
Featured Event: BTSAI Roadshow
Location: Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin 24. DATE: 13-14 April, 2013 PARTICIPATING TEAMS/ATHLETES: Athletes and teams from all over Ireland will participate Host: Baton Twirling Sport Association of Ireland (BTSAI) About BTSAI Sport: The BTSAI is the National...
Oireactas April update
FEDERATION BEFORE OIREACHTAS TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE The Federation of Irish Sport appeared before the Joint Committee on Transport & Communications on 25th April in relation to the proposed ban of alcohol sponsorship and sport. The Federation...
Archived News
Federation of Irish Sport publish Annual Review 2014
A New Year, A New Sporting Resolution: Federation of Irish Sport Calls for New National Strategy & Funding Initiatives for Sport Measures Include Changes to Tax Reliefs for Sporting Bodies and to Betting Tax Bernard Brogan, Federation President, Makes Call as...
Minister Ring Announces Additional Funding for Sport
The Federation of Irish Sport welcomes the news announced today (Thursday 11/12/14) by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD, for further funding to sporting bodies and organisations as part of the Supplementary...
CARA National Inclusion Awards is Now Open for Applications
Have you heard about the National Inclusion Awards? Do you provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport, physical activity and physical education? If so.... Check this out! The CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre is pleased to...
Ice Skating Association of Ireland launches first ever Speed Skating Camp
Do you feel the need for speed? If you do, then grab yourself a place on the Ice Skating Association of Ireland (ISAI) Speed Skating Camp which will be held at Ice Skating Blanchardstown in Dublin from 29 December 2014 till 2 January 2015. This will be the...
LSP of the Month: Dublin City Sports Network
Background to the Dublin City Sports Network Dublin City Sports Network (DCSN) was established in 2000. The network is comprised of representatives from statutory bodies, organisations and groups/clubs operating in Dublin City with a responsibility for or an interest...
Ireland's November Series Review with look ahead to 6 Nations & RWC
November saw Ireland take on South Africa, Georgia and Australia over three consecutive weekends in the Aviva stadium. Pre Series Coming into the series Irish coach Joe Schmidt biggest concern would have undoubtedly been the list of players who would be...
IRFU Targeting New Talent In Search For Sevens X-Factor
The IRFU today (1st Dec) issued an open invitation to all male athletes, from all sports, to consider if they have what it takes to be part of the new Irish Rugby Men's Sevens programme as it confirmed four Talent Identification Days (TID) to be held in locations...
Winning in Sport through Performance Analysis
Interview with Joseph Turley, Performa Sports Why is analysis important in sport? With about 60mins on the clock in the 2009 Heineken Cup Semi-final, Brian O’Driscoll intercepted a Ronan O’Gara long pass to run through a try between the posts. This...
NGB of the Month: GAA Handball
GAA Handball....... a background! Originally known as The Irish Handball Association GAA Handball has seen a huge development in our image over the past number of years under the rebranding of the association under the GAA branding umbrella which took place in...
World Sports Team Launched
New Global Sport Network launches in Dublin World Sport Team, a volunteer-driven non-profit organisation on a mission to provide sportspeople across the world with a supportive network, was launched in Dublin on Wednesday 26th November. The newly-established network...