€1.3 Million Reduction in Sports Council Funding for 2013
Budget 2013 sees a reduction in €1.3 million in Irish Sport Council funding for next year. The 2.9% reduction on the Irish sport council's €44.5 million allocation for 2012 is 2.1% less than the anticipated cut of 5%. Speaking about the impact of Budget 2013 on...
Federation of Irish Sport launches new Sport Insurance Scheme
The Federation launched the new Sport Insurance Scheme on 5th December with a group of over 30 sporting bodies attending a reception at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. The new group insurance scheme has been specifically designed for National Governing Bodies, sports...
All Island Sport and Physical Activity Research Body Convenes in Armagh
The Federation attended the inaugural meeting of the All Island Sport and Physical Activity Pedagogy Partnership (AI-SPAPP) in Armagh on the 8&9thNovember which was convened by Dr Fiona Chambers, UCC and Professor Deirdre Brennan, University of Ulster. The body...
€26M for 615 new sports projects announced by Ring
Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring has announced almost €26 million in new funding for local sports projects across the country, the first round of sports capital funding in four years. Speaking at the announcement Minister Ring, said: ‘I am...
Federation of Irish Sport Publishes Annual Review
Irish Sports Continue to Shine Brightly – but Strikes Cautious Note for the Future Decisions Today will have Real Impact by End of Decade Federation Highlights Potential of Sport in Vision 2020 Innovative Funding methods Must be Considered Value of Sports Tourism...
Budget 2013: Federation Make Clear its View that Sport has a Key Role to Play in Improving Irish Society
The Federation of Irish Sport made a written submission to Ministers Varadkar & Ring in relation to the treatment of sport in the upcoming budget on December 5th. The Federation made clear its view that sport has a key role to play in improving Irish society....
Irish Sport Acknowledges its Volunteers
- Minister Ring Acknowledges Contribution of 500,000 while Presenting Awards to Eleven Sporting Volunteers - Special Award for Tipperary’s Liam Sheedy - Lifetime Award for Athletics Ronnie Long - Olympic Boxer’s Father is Youth Coach...
Campus to develop facilities for Horse Sport Ireland & Pentathlon Ireland
Press Release from Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Lease agreements in place with FAI, GAA, IRFU and Irish Hockey Association to develop facilities on site FAI receives FIFA grant for developing training pitches New HQ for Irish Sport NGBs to be occupied...
Irish American Football Association – The Gathering Dublin Launched
On Wednesday 3rd October, the Minister for Sport – Mr. Michael Ring TD and the Mayor of South Dublin – Cllr. Cathal King launched The Gathering Dublin. The Irish American Football Association is pleased to announce that it is one of the partners in The Gathering...
€2.6m for new Sports Equipment Grants to boost participation – Ring
Press Release from Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring has approved grants of €2.6 million to allow 22 national sports bodies to buy new equipment, boost participation in sport and improve...
Minister launches Special Olympics Ireland’s Health Promotion Project Report
Press Release from Special Olympics Ireland: (Tuesday, 2nd October 2012) Minister of State, Kathleen Lynch T.D. attended the launch of Special Olympics Ireland’s research report: “The Development and Evaluation of a Health Promotion Programme for People with...
Coca-Cola to Provide Funding of €125k to Communities in Ireland
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland today announced the details of 45 non-profit organisations shortlisted for the ‘Coca-Cola Thank You Fund’. These organisations are in with a chance to be awarded grants from the Fund, which stands at €125,000. One overall winner will be awarded...
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SUMMER CAMPS FOR EVERYONE
It is vitally important to keep kids active and the statistics speak volumes. Four out of five children do not meet the Department of Health and Children’s National Physical Activity Guidelines for maintaining and improving their current and future health. With this...
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO APPLY FOR €25,000 IN FUNDING FROM THE COCA COLA THANK YOU FUND
REMINDER: APPLICATIONS FOR THE COCA-COLA THANK YOU FUND 2014 WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 16th Voluntary and non-profit organisations are being reminded to apply for five grants of €25,000 aimed at new programmes encouraging people to become more active...
Athletics Ireland Launches New website to Cater for Growing Membership and Changing User Needs
Athletics Ireland today launched a new fully responsive website (www.athleticsireland.ie) to meet the growing needs of the users of the site. With Athletics Ireland membership set to hit a record of 55,000 this year (up 100% since 2009), the Association has...
Federation of Irish Sport 2nd Annual Conference, 'Shaping Sports Future' – Review
The Federation of Irish Sport hosted its second annual conference at the Guinness Storehouse on Thursday 29th May with this year’s theme being ‘Shaping Sport’s Future’. Two panels comprised of experts in their respective field's discussing- 1. The Future Financing of...
Federation of Irish Sport Conference 2014- Full Video
Full video highlights from the Federation of Irish Sport Conference, 29th May at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Watch full speech from Dr Leo Varadkar, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport as well as contributions from panellists- Andy Reed, OBE (Chair of UK...
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...