Federation of Irish Sport announces three year partnership with Clubforce
The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce Clubforce as its latest partner. The only all-in-one sports club management platform has signed a three-year deal with the Federation. The partnership is the latest in a suite of partners that offer essential services to benefit some 110 sporting associations that are represented by the Federation.
Clubforce who already count a large suite of FAI and GAA clubs across the country in its current clientele, offer a management platform that allows club volunteers to efficiently manage all aspects of their club from a single interface, significantly reducing paperwork and clerical errors, improving data integrity and saving precious volunteering time in the process. The platform ensures all administration, fundraising and communications are managed securely via desktop and mobile app and supported by real-time reporting. Clubforce has helped clubs and societies to securely process memberships, manage their data and raise funds.
Commenting on the announcement, Federation of Irish Sport CEO, Mary O’Connor said “We’re delighted to have Clubforce on board as a partner of the Federation. They are in a really exciting period of growth and development that will only benefit Federation members over the next couple of years. Their work to date has seen them revolutionise club management on the ground and made the lives of the many thousands of volunteers running our sports clubs easier. As our members know, our recently commissioned Investec report and the reintroduction of the Volunteers in Sport Awards, have highlighted the value of volunteers to our local clubs and communities and we are delighted to have a partner that can work so closely with those volunteers in a resource and support capacity. We look forward to working with them for the next three years”.
Warren Healy, CEO of Clubforce said:
“We are really pleased to be approved as the official data partner of the Federation of Irish Sport – it is recognition of the efforts of our team as we have grown to become the preferred sports club management system on the island of Ireland.
“We look forward to working with the Federation and its members as we embark on the next phase of development at Clubforce. This partnership underpins our commitment to making the life of club volunteers easier and we believe the data clubs gather through Clubforce can give the Federation meaningful insight into grassroots participation and volunteering, which in turn will amplify the voice of Irish sport.”
For any further enquiries about the services of Clubforce please contact Paul Madden at paul@clubforce.com or on 087-6639282
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Irish Indoor Bowling Association Competition Updates
The finals of this season’s Ladies Inter Zone competitions have been completed with Armagh and Monaghan Zones coming out on top.
In the premier competition, the McElroy Cup, Armagh met Donegal in the final. Armagh were the favourites to pick up their 8th ladies title and in the early stages it looked as if they would run away with the final as they built up an early lead and appeared to be in complete control. On mat 2 Donegal were having a particularly difficult time failing to score until the 9th end out of 10 losing 17 – 1. The other 2 games saw Donegal winning one game 11 – 5 and losing the other 9 – 8 to leave Armagh 31 – 20 up at the half way stage. In the second half, Armagh continued to keep the lead but the Donegal rink on mat 3 with a 19 – 8 win gave them hope. Unfortunately for Donegal they lost on mat 1 15 – 6 and could only draw on mat 2 to leave Armagh 61 – 52 winners.
In the Plate competition it was a Monaghan – Mid Ulster final. This was a very close encounter with little separating the teams and it was a game which could have gone either way. At the interval, Mid Ulster led 30 – 29. The second half ebbed and flowed with the lead changing hands on a regular basis. In the end it was Monaghan who squeezed through 53 – 51.
Federation of Irish Sport launch 2020-2020 Strategic Plan
The Federation of Irish Sport have launched their plan for the organisation for the next three years which includes their mission to be an authoritative and independent voice for Irish sport. The plan, developed in consultation with the Federation of Irish Sport board, member base and staff, highlights the key goals and actions that will see the organisation through an exciting three years as an umbrella body for 108 sporting organisations.
Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O’Connor said, “The launch of our new strategic plan solidifies our vision for sport in Ireland and showcases the effective actions we will take to help sport and physical activity achieve all it can over the next three years. Furthermore, the goals outlined for the organisation itself will assist us in continuing to deliver quality representation and service to all our member organisations. The plan is a significant positive step for all at the Federation, our members and key stakeholders as we move into the next phase of our own development”.
Speaking at the launch of the plan, Federation Chairperson Roddy Guiney explained, “the landscape of sport and physical activity has changed substantially since the Federation’s last strategic plan in 2014. The introduction of the National Sports Policy by government in 2018 was a considerable step forward for the sector and the Federation is committed to ensuring its implementation as one of our key strategic priorities for the next three years. While the landscape changes, our own mission and values remain largely the same as we continue to strive to be an independent voice for Irish sport”.
The Federation will continue to focus on representing its members and lobbying government on their behalf. As part of this work the Federation strives to showcase the many reasons that sport and physical activity matter to Irish society – from health to social inclusion to economic return through campaign led communications and centrepiece events throughout the year.
In summary, the plan details the Federation’s three key goals as
1) successful implementation of the national sports policy
2) enhance the operational capacity of members through support services
3) represent members effectively.
Read the plan in full here
The Federation of Irish Sport have launched their plan for the organisation for the next three years which includes their mission to be an authoritative and independent voice for Irish sport. The plan, developed in consultation with the Federation of Irish Sport board, member base and staff, highlights the key goals and actions that will see the organisation through an exciting three years as an umbrella body for 108 sporting organisations.
Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O’Connor said, “The launch of our new strategic plan solidifies our vision for sport in Ireland and showcases the effective actions we will take to help sport and physical activity achieve all it can over the next three years. Furthermore, the goals outlined for the organisation itself will assist us in continuing to deliver quality representation and service to all our member organisations. The plan is a significant positive step for all at the Federation, our members and key stakeholders as we move into the next phase of our own development”.
Speaking at the launch of the plan, Federation Chairperson Roddy Guiney explained, “the landscape of sport and physical activity has changed substantially since the Federation’s last strategic plan in 2014. The introduction of the National Sports Policy by government in 2018 was a considerable step forward for the sector and the Federation is committed to ensuring its implementation as one of our key strategic priorities for the next three years. While the landscape changes, our own mission and values remain largely the same as we continue to strive to be an independent voice for Irish sport”.
The Federation will continue to focus on representing its members and lobbying government on their behalf. As part of this work the Federation strives to showcase the many reasons that sport and physical activity matter to Irish society – from health to social inclusion to economic return through campaign led communications and centrepiece events throughout the year.
In summary, the plan details the Federation’s three key goals as
1) successful implementation of the national sports policy
2) enhance the operational capacity of members through support services
3) represent members effectively.
Read the plan in full here FIS Strategic Plan
Background:
The Federation of Irish Sport is the representative organisation for the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and the Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in Ireland. The Federation’s membership consists of over 100 NGBs and LSPs from all 32 counties, including the GAA, FAI, IRFU, Swim Ireland, and Athletics Ireland.
The Federation last launched a strategic plan in 2014 and developed the most recent plan throughout 2019 in consultation with members and stakeholders.
Recent work of the Federation including General Election 2020 activity and the 2019 Investec Economic Research report commissioned by the Federation can be found at
https://www.irishsport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Investec_ONLINE_VERSION_v3.pdf
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For further information contact sinead.conroy@irishsport.ie or call 01 6251155
GARRETT FITZGERALD – WE WILL MISS YOU
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Garrett Fitzgerald last week. As Gerry Thornley put it in the Irish Times it is doubtful if anyone has given more to Munster rugby in the professional era. I had the absolute privilege of presenting Garrett with an award for his contribution to the business of sport in Ireland at last years Irish Sports Industry Awards ceremony in Dublin. It truly was a privilege to honour a man I had admired for many years. He was the guiding hand that transformed Munster into one of rugby’s great brands which is recognised all over the rugby world. Under his stewardship he transformed Munster into a serious business that today employs some 70 people ( excluding players). He oversaw the redevelopment of Thomond Park . the re-energizing of Musgrave Park, the creation of a world class High Performance Centre at UL and the small matter of two Heineken Cup triumphs along the way. Garrett was a rugby man through and through. A talented player at school he played club rugby for many years. He coached CBC Cork to five Munster Schools Cup victories before going on to coach Munster for three years during which period he guided them to victory over the then World Cup champions Australia. A further measure of the man was convincing the All Blacks to play Munster to officially open the redeveloped Thomond Park. As former Munster and international player Jerry Flannery put it ” What he has done for Munster Rugby is incredible. He lived the values of the province, always putting people first. A truly great man he will be dearly missed’. Garrett was above all a gentleman. We will miss him. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies go out to his wife Aine, and his children Megan, Jamie and Michael.
May he rest in piece.
Roddy Guiney
Chairman
Federation of Irish Sport