Oireachtas March update
Federation makes submission on Department of Justice’s Charities Act Consultation The Federation of Irish Sport used the opportunity of the Department of Justice & Equality’s recent consultation on the Charities Act, 2009 (the “Act”) to request that the status of...
EU Report finds Irish Schools providing less PE than most countries in Europe
The Eurydice Report published on March 23rd 2013 which looked at physical education (PE) in 28 European Countries, found that Irish primary school pupils in Europe receive less time on physical education (PE) than other schoolchildren in Europe. Whilst at secondary...
International Body finds little improvement in number of women in senior leadership positions in Sport
SportAccord, the umbrella body for international sports federations, has released its latest fact sheet on women in leadership positions in international sport. The report found that the amount of women in decision making bodies amongst its membership had remained...
The Irish Sailing Association talks to FIS about the benefits of joining the Federation of Irish Sport Insurance Scheme
Harry Hermon, CEO, ISAThe ISA has recently joined the Federation of Irish Sport group insurance scheme, why did you as an NGB choose to join? HH: We saw the value of sports bodies coming together to purchase insurance as a group scheme, as this has delivered savings...
FIS talks to Diageo Ireland on the benefits for sport and business through Corporate Social Responsibility
In 2012 Diageo Ireland donated over €1m to charities, community groups and social entrepreneurs across Ireland through initiatives such as the Arthur Guinness Fund, Gifted, and Double Your Fundraising. In addition to this, Diageo Ireland supports many community and...
Featured Member: Pentathlon Ireland
[two_thirds] Pentathlon Ireland Pentathlon Ireland was established in 2003 to develop the sport of modern pentathlon in Ireland. Membership Pentathlon Ireland currently has 125 members registered nationally. [divider_2] 2012 Highlights Qualifying two Pentathletes to...
Featured Event: Deaf Sport Ireland prepare for Deaflympics with opening of new home at Deaf Village Ireland
DEAF VILLAGE IRELAND OPENING: Deaf Village Ireland (DVI), the new home of Deaf Sports Ireland (DSI), is an all-inclusive state-of-the-art community facility officially which opened its doors on Ratoath Road, Cabra on Monday 4th March. DVI aims to facilitate and...
EnergyFit- A pilot program to help sports facilities reduce their costs through energy efficiency
The Federation of Irish Sport has teamed up with Future Fit in a programme sponsored by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) which is designed to increase energy efficiency of sports clubs thereby reducing operating costs. It is estimated that clubs...
Focus on Women in Sport
In a week where Ireland's women won the Rugby grand slam and the Irish Sports Council provided over €840,000 in funding to 'Women in Sport' programmes for 2013 we take a look at the role of women in sport in Ireland. Speaking after the teams success in Rome this week...
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is today- 2013 Theme: "Racism and Sport"
"We must join forces to end racism, and sport can help reach this goal. On this International Day, let us recommit to ending racial discrimination and realizing our vision of justice, equality and freedom from fear for all." - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon...
21st March- Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and World Poetry Day
Today is both World Down Syndrome Day and World Poetry Day so we thought we would mark the occasion by reminding people of this inspirational poem recited by Tim Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman, at the Closing Ceremony of the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter...
Irish Sports Council publish infographic showing the ISC in numbers
The Irish Sports Council today published a really interesting infographic showing the ISC in numbers. Included in it is the fact that 1.8m Irish adults are now walking regularly in Ireland as participation rates have increased over the period 2008/09 from 57.5% to...
Archived News
Shannon Blueway Launched with a Splash in Leitrim
Minister Heather Humphreys TD, and actor & producer Carrie Crowley joined with over 300 walkers and paddlers to open the Shannon Blueway today in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. The Shannon Blueway runs from Drumshanbo through Battlebridge and Leitrim Village to...
Remembrance 5K Run – November 9th
The third annual Remembrance Run 5k will take place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, November 9th. This year's Remembrance Run - open to walkers, joggers and runners- will again have a Special Remembrance Theme of Family or Friends passed, or who may be currently...
NGB of the Month: Archery Ireland
The association: The Irish National Archery Federation which was formed in the 1950’s changed its name to the Irish Amateur Archery Association in the 1970’s and is now known as Archery Ireland (AI). The association is affiliated to World Archery which itself...
National Exercise Referral Framework- Public Consultation open until 3rd November
The draft National Exercise Referral Framework has been published for public consultation with a closing date for submissions of 3rd November at 11.45pm. The Federation along with the Irish Sports Council and a number of our members were part of the expert group which...
Interview: Arthur Lanigan O'Keeffe – Pentathlon Ireland
Q1. What is your daily routine when you are training? Due to the nature of my sport (5 Sports) my daily routine is quite varied. The consistent part is that each day has between 3-5 sessions and of course I eat and sleep A LOT. Usually it will consist of a...
STATEMENT FROM FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT RE FUNDING FOR SPORT IN BUDGET 2015
"The Federation of Irish Sport welcome the announcement today that there is to be no reduction in the current funding for sport from the €42.5 million allocated in 2014. The fact that a floor in the funding levels for sport has now been reached provides a positive...
BERNARD BROGAN APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT
Dublin GAA star Bernard Brogan has been appointed President of the Federation of Irish Sport.The Federation is the umbrella body for all of Irish sports governing bodies. In his role as President Bernard will work with the Federation to create greater awareness of the...
FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO REINSTATE CURRENT SPORTS FUNDING BACK TO 2011 LEVELS BY 2016
Federation budget submission also calls on government to extend donations tax relief to current spend The Federation of Irish Sport in their pre-budget submission on behalf of all Irish sport has made two requests of Government. The Federation announced details of...
Minister Ring Launches Irish Sports Monitor Report 2013
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring TD, today launched The Irish Sports Council, "Irish Sports Monitor Annual Report (ISM) 2013". This is the fifth report in the ISM series and provides the Irish Sports Council with a means of accurately...
Players reaping the benefits of the BNP Paribas National Tennis Academy
Created in 2003, the BNP Paribas National Tennis Academy is a programme designed by Tennis Ireland to bring the top Irish players to one central location. The programme began with seven players in Westwood in Leopardstown before being moved to Dublin City University...