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...

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...

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...

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....

  -        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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Volunteering in sport has never been more important to Ireland   The importance of volunteering in Irish sport has never been more important than in today’s difficult economic times when funding for Irish sport is at its most stretched. The efforts of the 450,000...

Press Release from the Irish Sports Council   ·         Participation in sport increased from 34% in 2009 to 46% in 2011 ·         Sedentarism fell from 16% in 2009 to 13% in 2011 ·         Rates of volunteering in sport increased from 7% in 2009 to 15% in 2011...