Would you like to represent Ireland?
Triathlon Ireland offer Irish athletes the chance to compete for their country at age group or non elite level at a range of European and World Championship events each year. 2011 was a record year for Triathlon Ireland with over 100 athletes representing...
ISA Dubarry 6th Annual National Conference
The Irish Sailing Association (ISA) is delighted to announce its partnership with Dubarry of Ireland for the ISA Dubarry 6th Annual National Conference. The event will take place on the 3rd of March in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin to launch what...
Camogie: Irish Daily Star Leagues throw in
The Irish Daily Star Leagues throw in on Sunday February 26th with Wexford bidding to record a hat-trick of Division One titles. Wexford vice-captain Catherine O’Loughlin, Galway’s Tara Ruttledge,Waterfordskipper Nicola Morrissey and Aishling Jackson of Antrim joined...
Federation/Just Sport Ireland involved in EU Better Boards, Stronger Sport Project
Better Boards, Stronger Sport is a project that is led and inspired by the sports movement. It is based on the premise that sports organisations must be empowered to take responsibility for setting the agenda and improving governance without regulation or compliance...
Vacancy: Online Communications Coordinator (Internship) with Badminton Ireland
JOB PURPOSE This internship is to help Badminton Ireland develop its online communications channels and to integrate these to the new website. The successful applicant will be responsible for Badminton Ireland’s website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels. KEY...
Vacancy: Participation Officer with Badminton Ireland
A resourceful, effective communicator to develop and implement badminton participation projects and strategies in relation to our network of voluntary members and help maintain our regional profile. Delivering high quality badminton experiences to over 400 clubs...
Triathlon: Consistency the Key in African Cup
Cape Town ITU African Cup Fresh from a 5th place finish last weekend, Gavin Noble is off to the Cape Town ITU African Cup for a sprint distance showdown this Sunday. Germany’s 2007 World Champion Daniel Unger will be looking to repeat last weekend’s success when he...
Vacancy: Golf Coach Education Manager
Golf Coach Education Manager for Ireland 3 yr fixed term position. The PGA in Ireland, on behalf of a partnership with the GUI and ILGU, and supported by the Irish Sports Council, is recruiting a Golf Coach Education Manager for Ireland. The PGA is responsible for...
Badminton: Irish Ladies beat Slovakia
European Women's Team Championships Ireland Vs Slovakia Irish number one World number 46 stepped up on court to face Jana Ciznarova Of Slovakia. Magee looked in great form and showed a master class of badminton as she eased through the Slovakian 21-10 21-6. Next up...
Vacancy: Coaching Officer with Badminton Ireland
Based at the Badminton Ireland Head Office in Dublin, the successful candidate will provide high quality administrative services to the Coaching department. A keen interest in Badminton/sport is desirable and you will ideally have experience of working in an office...
Vacancy: Paralympics Ireland Internship – Online Communications Coordinator
Under the government’s JobBridge national internship scheme, we are seeking a 9-month intern to coordinate our online communications in the build-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Paralympics Ireland – Online communications role Reporting to the CEO, the...
Vacancies: IOHA seeks High Performance Director and National Team Coach
The Irish Olympic Handball Association is currently recruiting for two key positions in relation to national teams. These are High Performance Director and National Team Coach. Full Job Descriptions and Application details are below. High Performance Director (HPD):...
Archived News
Minister Ring publishes Heads of Bill to merge Sports Council with Sports Campus
Michael Ring, Minister of State for Tourism & Sport has published the Heads of the Sport Ireland Bill following approval by the Government today. The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the establishment of a new statutory sports body, Sport Ireland, which will...
Rap Song Scoops Top Prize in Pumped Schools' Video Awards
Students from St. Joseph’s College in Lucan have been revealed as the winners of this year’s Pumped Schools’ Video Awards, with their production titled “Active Teens, Healthy Hearts”. The Awards aim to encourage young people to get creative about science and health by...
FAI- Sarah O’Shea appointed Deputy CEO of the FAI
The Football Association of Ireland today (Tuesday) announced the appointment of Sarah O’Shea as deputy CEO. Ms O’Shea is currently the Association’s Director of Legal Affairs, a role she retains while taking on additional duties as deputy to the CEO, John Delaney....
CARA- National Inclusion Awards 2014
The CARA National Inclusion Awards recognises organisations and people who contribute to the inclusion of people with disabilities in Sport and Physical Activity. The purpose of the awards is to highlight and acknowledge best practice in relation to the inclusion of...
New EU funding available for sport
The European Commission has launched a long-awaited new sports funding programme. Called Erasmus+, funding is open to not-for-profit sports organisations wishing to carry out pan-European grassroots sport projects. The programme will allocate around €265 million over...
STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR SPORT 2014
The Federation welcome the decision, outlined as part of the Revised Estimates process for the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport published on 19th December, to reverse by €2 million the reduction in current funding for sport announced in Budget 2014 on 15th...
SWIM IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF “SWIM FOR A MILE CHALLENGE”
SWIM FOR A MILE CHALLENGE SUPPORTED BY THE COCA-COLA THANK YOU FUND 2013 Wednesday December 18th 2013: Swim Ireland today announced details of its inaugural, all-Ireland ‘Swim for a Mile Challenge 2014’. The project will challenge members of the public to compete in a...
Together We Move Event- London
The FIS attended the inaugural ‘Together We Move’ event, facilitated by Coca-Cola Europe in London on October 23rd-24th. Over 160 academics, experts and active programme delivery partners from across Europe gathered at the event to discuss collaborative ways of...
2013 National Modern Pentathlon Championships
LOCATION National Sports Campus, Abbotstown. DATE 27th October 2013 PARTICIPATING TEAMS/ATHLETES 56 athletes from all over Ireland and visiting athletes from the UK and representatives from the British Army Pentathlon team. HOST Pentathlon Ireland ABOUT PI Pentathlon...
Policy Update
October was a busy month with sport represented at the Global Economic Forum for the first time and Budget 2014 not to mention developments regarding alcohol sponsorship & sport. The Federation are also contributing to a working group headed up by the Department...