EBS AND THE FEDERATION OF IRISH SPORT LAUNCH 2020 VOLUNTEERS IN SPORT AWARDS
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EBS Mortgage Masters and the Federation of Irish Sport to hero the volunteers who are the backbone of Irish sport
JULY 30TH, 2020: EBS is delighted to once more partner with the Federation of Irish Sport to champion and support the army of volunteers in sport and physical activity in local communities in Ireland with the announcement of the 2020 Volunteers in Sport Awards today.
The army of 450,000 volunteers in sport across Ireland go above and beyond what is asked of them to ensure that sport takes place. These volunteers dedicate some 37.2 million hours of volunteering across the country’s 13,000+ sports clubs and associations each year. Every day, these volunteers mobilise in the early hours, late at night and at weekends; all on their own time – with little or no recognition or reward – to support sport across Ireland. There is no glory, but they are there when it matters – for the team, for their family, for their friends, for their community, for their country.
The Federation of Irish Sport created the awards to ensure the Sport’s Volunteer is recognised and celebrated on a national scale. In partnership with EBS the Federation wants to recognise the dedication and passion of these volunteers by heroing them at an awards ceremony. The Federation and EBS are calling on the Irish public to nominate a volunteer in their sport who they would like to see recognised at the 2020 Volunteers in Sport Awards, which will be held at Croke Park on Monday, November 16th, 2020. To nominate an everyday hero, simply visit http://www.volunteersinsport.com/ Nominations can be made by a club, individual or sporting body and are open from July 30th, 2020 to September 25th, 2020.
Speaking about the launch of the 2020 edition of the awards, Paul Butler, EBS Commercial Director commented; “EBS is delighted to partner with the Federation of Irish Sport to celebrate and recognise the many everyday heroes around Ireland who are truly the backbone of Irish sport and without whom, sport in Ireland simply would not happen. We have been involved in communities in Ireland for over 80 years and are delighted to continue our activity in communities around the country with this partnership with the Federation of Irish Sport. We are really looking forward to championing and celebrating these volunteers and giving them the recognition they deserve for the fantastic work they do for sport in Ireland.”
Also speaking at the launch of the awards, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport, Mary O’Connor, said: “Sport plays a central role in the social fabric of every county, parish and village in the country – now more than ever, the role of the volunteer is essential. We are delighted to announce that the 2020 Volunteers in Sport Awards are now open and are full steam ahead for November. We thank EBS for their continued support in bringing the awards and wider recognition of volunteers to life, in what has been a particularly challenging year for sports clubs and organisations so far, the role of the volunteer has never been more important.
“The value of volunteering in sport in Ireland is unimaginable, with an estimated 37.2 million hours of unpaid voluntary work performed every year. It is these people who make sport happen in Ireland, and it is essential they are recognised, and indeed funded to ensure that sporting tradition grows even further on a national and international footing.”
For full information on how to nominate your volunteer in sport for the 2020 Volunteer in Sport Awards visit http://www.volunteersinsport.com/
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Federation of Irish Sport AGM 2020
The Federation of Irish Sport held its AGM on Wednesday, 29th July 2020 via Zoom Webinar.
Please note that the following have been appointed to the Federation board
- Claire McGrath, Water Safety Ireland succeeds Roddy Guiney as Chairperson
- Sinead McNulty CEO of the Camogie Association has been appointed for a 3 year term as a Director representing category A membership and replaces Rea Walshe FAI
- Peter O Brien, Special Olympics Ireland has been appointed for a 3 year term as a Director representing category B membership and replaces Harry Hermon, Sailing Ireland
- Fergal Carruth has been reappointed for a 3 year term as a Director representing category C membership
- The following have been reappointed as Directors;
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- Tom O’Mahony as Director with expertise in Public Affairs
- Mary McMorrow as Director with expertise in Corporate Governance
- Maeve Buckley as Director with expertise in Commercial Strategy & Development
- Following the resignation of Noel Mooney as Director of FIS in July 2019 the Federation called publicly for nominations for a director with expertise in commercial and strategy development Enda Lynch was appointed by the board and his co-option on to the Board under Article 7.2(d) required ratification at today’s AGM.
Autobiography by Clare Sheridan, Irish climbing legend!
Mountaineering Ireland
Uncoiling the Ropes will be of great interest to many MI members as Clare’s story spans over half a century of Irish mountaineering history. As a child she fell under the spell of wild Irish landscapes and went on to become a regular hill walker at a time when few people ventured into the hills unless they were out searching for sheep. In the decades since then Clare has been a very active climber, both in Ireland and abroad (in the Alps, the Himalayas and the Americas) and her experiences, along with those of her husband Calvin Torrans, give a unique perspective on many of the achievements, trends and debates that have shaped the development of Irish climbing.
MWEELREA PRESS
1970s Ireland had a message for Clare Sheridan: ‘Girls don’t climb.’ But in an era when there was no shortage of voices telling women how they should behave, Clare wasn’t listening. Fresh out of convent boarding school, she was determined to venture onto steep rock and see the world from a different perspective. Climbing quickly became her passion, and Clare’s thirst for adventure was matched only by her courage. She was soon recognised as a pioneering leader by the top climbers of the day, not least Belfast mountaineer Calvin Torrans, the love of her life, who she met on her first trip to the Alps. They have been climbing together ever since, tackling difficult routes on high mountains all over the world and achieving a phenomenal succession of first ascents on Irish cliffs, even as they raised a family of three. In this compelling memoir, Clare recreates in vivid detail the fears, the triumphs and the losses of a lifetime of heart-stopping adventures. Highly engaging and disarmingly honest, Uncoiling the Ropes gives a rare insight into the experience of a woman who has beaten her own path through the male-dominated world of mountaineering. With its reflections on risk and courage, motherhood, self-belief and the joy of living fearlessly, this thought-provoking memoir is a powerful read for climbers and non-climbers alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Clare Sheridan has been at the forefront of Irish climbing for decades and has long been a role model for women climbers. In 2014 she was the first woman to be awarded the Lynam medal by Mountaineering Ireland, and the Irish Times said, ‘She is to Irish mountaineering what Sonia O’Sullivan is to athletics and Katie Taylor is to boxing.’ Clare has written many articles for the Irish Mountain Log and co-edited numerous rock climbing guidebooks with her husband, climbing legend Calvin Torrans. She and Calvin have three sons. She is a retired primary school teacher and when she’s not away climbing, home is Bray, County Wicklow.
The book is due to be published in August 2020.
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IRISH SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS DEFERRED TO 2021
The Irish Sport Industry Awards have officially been deferred until 2021. The ceremony, which recognises the valuable contribution of sport to the Irish economy each year, was due to be held in April 2020 but due to COVID-19 and public health guidelines the ceremony was postponed. The Federation have now confirmed that it will instead be deferred until 2021.
All applications that were received for the 2020 awards will be carried forward and will remain valid for the 2021 judging process. Applications will also re-open in early 2021 to allow for new entries.
We would like to thank everyone who engaged with the awards in 2020. We look forward to celebrating the contribution of sport to the economy, the brilliant work of those in the sector, particularly during these most challenging times for sport, in 2021.
Limerick to host World Archery Championships 2023
Wednesday 8 July 2020: World Archery (WA) has awarded the World Archery Youth Championships (WAYC) 2023 to Limerick. The decision will see in excess of 500 young athletes competing in the city for the title of World Youth Champion. The event will bring an international spotlight on Ireland and Limerick. Archery Ireland, the National Governing Body for the sport have welcomed the decision. “As the sponsoring body for this bid we are delighted to bring international competition to Ireland, and we are confident that Limerick and the region will provide a memorable occasion for all the athletes competing in 2023 ” said Archery Ireland President, Kevin MacDermott. This will be the second World Archery Championship to be hosted in Ireland over the past decade, the World Archery Field Championship was successfully hosted in Bray in 2016 and that experience has been recognised by World Archery. “Before 2016, Ireland had never hosted a World Archery event. But we are proud that we will build on the success of the competition held in Dublin and the passion of the organisers to return with another championship in 2023, ” said World Archery Secretary General, Tom Dielen. The main venue for the week-long competition will be the University of Limerick, with the finals being hosted in the city centre, providing an opportunity for the public to witness world class sport at close range. Bid committee director Adam Taylor said: “This is fantastic news for archery in Ireland. While a lot of hard work has already gone into this bid we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Limerick in 2023 and showcasing what Ireland has to offer. ” Archery Ireland believes the host city will bring a unique atmosphere to the World Championships, the reputation of the region and the work and support already received from partners in the region promises a memorable event for all involved as well as a welcome boost for the local economy. WAYC 2019 attracted in excess of 800 competitors and officials from 63 countries when it was hosted in Madrid. ENDS For further informatio