May 14, 2013
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 sports worldwide and that growth is mirrored in Ireland where membership is up by over 800% since 2005. Membership is once again on the rise in 2013 with numbers expected to top 8000 this season.
“We feel our charity partnership with Diabetes Ireland is the perfect match. It is well documented that a healthy, active lifestyle can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. If triathlon can be an avenue for more people to stay fit and active than we are achieving one of our major objectives. Our network of over 80 clubs are always delighted to welcome new members and there are numerous ‘try a tri’ events aimed at those new to the sport, so there are plenty of opportunities for those looking to dip their toe in some swim, bike and run action.” commented Triathlon Ireland Development Officer, Scott Graham.
Since 1967, Diabetes Ireland is the national charity dedicated to helping people with diabetes. It achieves this by providing support, education and motivation to all people affected by diabetes. The organisation also raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and funds Irish based research into finding a cure for diabetes.
Diabetes Ireland CEO Kieran O’Leary said, “This announcement is great news for Diabetes Ireland as we embark on a new phase in our development and growth. We are moving to new head offices next month which will be accompanied by the opening of our own Diabetes Screening Service Clinic and funds raised through this partnership which will be ring-fenced to aid fit out costs of this new clinic”.
Triathlon Ireland will be encouraging their members and participants to wear the purple jersey of TEAM Diabetes Ireland and fundraise for the charity in one of a number of focused triathlons across the year, these include but not limited to TriAthy, Triathlone and Dublin City Triathlon. Both parties will also have a strong presence on each other’s websites in addition to cross promotion across social media and digital newsletters.
Triathlon Ireland’s Chris Kitchen commented, “As the recently appointed CEO of Triathlon Ireland I look forward to attending as many events as possible this season and seeing the presence of Team Diabetes athletes around the country. All of the funds raised go to a very worthy cause helping those affected by Diabetes along with raising awareness and funding research into a cure.”
As part of the partnership a special reduced introductory membership rate to Diabetes Ireland will be offered to all Triathlon Ireland Members and their immediate family. Membership of Diabetes Ireland provides many benefits, both educational and financial to the Diabetes Community and their families.
Diabetes Ireland Brand Partnerships & Events Manager Gary Brady said, “We have just recently announced our first TEAM Diabetes Ireland ambassadors which include Limerick professional cyclist Stephen Clancy who has Type1 Diabetes and is a member of Team NovoNordisk (All members have Type 1 Diabetes) on the international circuit and he will be writing online blogs to include cycling tips and techniques which we hope will be beneficial to triathletes through this link up as well as holding a cycling training clinic later in the summer. Hopefully this announcement is just the first of a number of such sporting partnerships over the coming years for us here at Diabetes Ireland.”
Stephen Clancy is currently racing in the USA so was unable to make the launch.
May 3, 2013
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 age group level and those with hopes of representing Ireland at the Olympic Games.
Triathlon Ireland’s newly appointed president Locklann Walsh was on hand to thank Paralympics Ireland for accepting Triathlon Ireland into the Paralympic family.
“We are very excited to be a part of the Paralympics family and see great potential in growing paratriathlon in the future. 2012 was the first running of a Paratriathlon National Championships in Ireland and while there were a small number of participants it marked an important step in our development. This year again we will host the National Championships in Athlone and expect to see a large growth in the number taking part.”
“Just last weekend in the first Vodafone National Series race of the season we were inspired to see paratriathlete Tadhg Kenehan complete the tough sprint distance race in 1hr 38mins.”
“Meanwhile visually impaired triathlete Nicolas Dwaque was representing Ireland in San Diego where he picked up a silver medal.”
With a real opportunity of paratriathletes bringing back medals from Rio 2016, building on the work already done at age group and high performance level is a priority for Triathlon Ireland. Paralympics Ireland had an impressive haul of 16 medals in London and we believe there are paratriathletes out there who can help add to this total.
The Paratriathlon National Championships takes place in Athlone on the 6th of July. Details can be found on www.triathlonireland.com
Image attached FOC:
Visually impaired triathlete Tony Ward with guide Mark Riseley at the inaugural Paratriathlon National Championships in Athlone.
Video Footage:
Highlights of the 2012 Olympic Distance and Paratriathlon National Championships here
Tony Ward, 2012 Paratriathlon National Champion Interview here
May 2, 2013
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 in partnership with STIGA Ireland (www.tftt.ie) offers a Series of fun tournaments, hosted across a number of clubs in Ireland over the coming 12 months. The aim is to offer increased playing opportunities to our adult members and offer tournament opportunties to players who may not yet be at the level of National or Provincial competition.
Series Sponsor STIGA are represented in Ireland by Tommy Fitzgerald who stated;
“I am delighted to be involved at the launch of this Series which STIGA hope will be as succesful as the STIGA Junior Challenger Series which has attracted over 1500 underage players to try competitive table tennis over the past 3 years – if we can mimic this success with our adults, I will be delighted”
The first event of the Series will be hosted by Dundrum TTC, a rapidly growing club in the South of Dublin. Club spokesperson Roman Pszonka is delighted to host the inaugural Shamrock Series event;
“ We are currently one of the fastest growing clubs in Dublin, with great conditions for play & practice – with a full size basketball hall and 12 top quality tables available. The club is currently gearing up for the addition of a Junior section in June to compliment the rapidly growing senior section”
ITTA Chair Pat Hunter also welcomed the Series launch;
“Firstly we would like to thank the Series sponsor STIGA who have been a key partner in our participation projects and initiatives over the past number of years. Secondly, thanks to Dundrum TTC who are rapidly becoming a top class club for our members in the Dublin region. Finally, we are looking forward to seeing how this Series evolves and hope it can become a cornerstone of our participation strategy for adult players over the coming years”
Entry for the inaugural event can be made here. Full Series details including next events, tournament regulations and ranking scheme will be available on the ITTA website over the coming days.
May 1, 2013
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 place at Peamount United FC, in Newcastle, South Dublin.
The tournament represents some of the highest standard of CP Football in Europe and beyond with The Netherlands ranked 5th, USA currently ranked 9th and Scotland 6th in the world. Republic of Ireland are no strangers to hosting International CP Tournaments having organized the CPISRA European Championships in UCD in 2006 and The St. Patrick’s Day Cup international tournament in 2011 hosted by this years venue Peamount United FC. Both the Netherlands and Scotland return two years after the St. Patricks Cup to Dublin hoping to reverse results against their hosts in 2013.
Throughout 2013 Ireland will open its arms to hundreds and thousands of families and friends from all over the world inviting them home to gatherings in villages, towns and cities.
The Dublin Gathering International CP Tournament forms part of the overall strategy of getting Ireland’s global diaspora home (and contributing to the local economy) while enjoying a first class International tournament and experiencing the best of local hospitality and attractions at the same time.
The Gathering Ireland is not one single event. It’s an exciting year-long celebration of Ireland, its people and all that is great about its connections, both at home and abroad. The Gathering Ireland invites anyone who has a link to Ireland or just a love of the country, to come to Ireland for a series of events throughout 2013. The Dublin Gathering CP International Tournament was launched last October in South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght by Michael Ring TD the Irish Minister of State, at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Oisin Jordan, National Co-ordinator for FAI’s Football for all programme said ‘’ This event will be a spectacular exhibition of the very high standard of football in international CP football but more importantly like in 2011 the tournament will put CP football on the map in the Irish football community and hopefully this exposure might unearth a number of new players who in the coming years might represent their country at the Paralympics in Brazil 2016. I am really looking forward to the competition and would like to welcome our colleagues from the 3 countries to Ireland and hope they enjoy their time in South Dublin.
Brenda O’Donnell, Director of Sport for Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland said “ this event sees a very welcome return to the calender following a succesfull St Patricks Day Cup 2 years ago. The competition will provide a huge opportunity for our own players to demonstrate their skills and talents against the top teams in the world. Undoubtedly there will be plenty of oppurtunities for new players to experience the atmosphere of CP football. On Behalf of CPSI, I am really looking forward to the competition and would like to welcome USA, Scotland and Netherlands to Dublin and hope they enjoy their time here.
The Tournament is supported by South Dublin County Council, South Dublin County Tourism Ltd, Fingal LEADER Partnership and Gathering Ireland. Mayor of South Dublin Cllr Cathal King remarked on the international teams in attendance; ‘’I am delighted to invite international teams and visitors to the area to compete in the Dublin Gathering CP International Tournament. South Dublin is Ireland’s premier business, sport and leisure destination. Don’t forget to ‘#MeetToCompete’ if you are attending the event!’’
A photo call will take place at Tallaght Stadium at 10.00 am on Friday 11th of May featuring all teams dressed in full match kit. Mayor Cathal King, SDCC and Willie Sheils, SDCC will also be present at this photo call to support the event. All Media are welcome to attend.
Tournament Details are as follows:
Monday 6th May
15.30 Republic of Ireland VS USA
17.30 Scotland VS Netherlands
Tuesday 7th May
15.30 USA VS Scotland
17.30 Netherlands VS Republic of Ireland
Thursday 9th May
15.30 USA VS Netherlands
17.30 Republic of Ireland VS Scotland
Saturday 11th May
13.30 3rd/4th place match
15.30 FINAL
All matches will take place at Peamount United, in Greenogue, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
Peamount United Club shop will be open for the tournament where hot, cold drinks and confectionery will be for sale.
Admission to all games is free of charge and all are encouraged to come along, cheer on the ‘boys in green’ and welcome our visitors to South Dublin for what will be an action packed week of top class CP football in the spirit of Gathering Ireland 2013.
Apr 29, 2013
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 Aquatic Centre, the FAI headquarters, the Institute of Sport, Pentathlon Ireland facilities and in the future playing pitches for the GAA, IRFU, FAI and Irish Hockey.
Our new address:
Federation of Irish Sport,
Irish Sport HQ,
National Sports Campus,
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15,
Ireland.
All other details remain the same:
Tel: +353 1 625 1155
Fax: +353 1 625 1198
Email: info@irishsport.ie
www.irishsport.ie
Please Note:
During the move process, we will experience some difficulties with email, fixed telephone and fax lines for a number of days. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause
Apr 26, 2013
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 Descent 200 juniors race down the liffey in this annual event
- Junior Paddlefest 250 children over 1 weekend trying all canoe disciplines
What are the key events to look forward to in 2013?
- Kilkenny Paddlefest: 6 & 7 April
- Junior Liffey Descent: 28th September
- International Liffey Descent: 28th September
- Junior Paddlefest: 21st September 2013
- Irish Open Canoepolo: 31st August & 1st September
Visit our homepage for a full Calendar of events in 2013
How can people get involved in Canoeing?
Join a local club, a map of all clubs can be found at on our website
Visit our website and register for a beginner course directly
Complete a beginner course with any Canoeing Ireland qualified Instructor nationally through our network of clubs and providers.
Social Media Channel Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canoeing.ireland
Twitter: @CanoeingIreland
Website: www.canoe.ie
Interesting facts or statistics:
- Canoeing Ireland is in existence 52 years
- Canoeing Ireland has sent Olympians to every Olympic Games since the 1936 when Slalom Canoeing was first introduced to the Olympics.
- Canoeing have 7 disaplines all with world championships, Irleand sends teams to all major championships
- Slalom, sprint , marathon racing , canoe polo, wildwater racing, freestyle.
- Canoeing Ireland have launched Paracanoeing and will become members of the the Irish Paralympics in May with a view to competing in Rio 2016.
Do you want your organisation to feature here?
Contact the Federation of Irish Sport on 01-6251155 or email conn.mccluskey@irishsport.ie
