Feb 13, 2020
Rowing Ireland has launched ROWKYO in preparation for the 2020 Olympics.
13.02.20
What is Rowkyo?
Rowkyo is a Rowing Ireland initiative, designed to support clubs and help manage the inevitable interest in the sport in the run-up to the 2020 Olympics. Rowing in the Olympics is scheduled for the last week of July 2020. We want to assist support you for this increased attraction to our sport.
Ireland has currently qualified four boats for the 2020 Olympics, and we are expecting significant interest in Rowing as a result. This will be a hectic time for all of us as the Games will inevitably generate interest in our sport.
Why should clubs get involved?
In all previous Olympics, there has been a surge in sport. In 2016, we saw significant interest in Rowing from the success of all our athletes. This time we know, it will happen again, and we want to help clubs prepare for this with the resources that we have available.
How Will Rowing Ireland Support Clubs?
Rowkyo Support
For signing up to Club Rowkyo, Rowing Ireland will provide;
- Advance workshops and introductory coaching courses in specific areas.
- Support throughout 2020 activating women in your club under our Women in Sport (coaching and officiating) programme.
- Branded promotional material – posters, leaflets etc.
- Planning and support for Work with clubs who sign up to Rowkyo 2020 to support/organise and plan learn to row sessions. In certain areas of the country and where clubs want assistance we can facilitate through the Community coaches (Get Going..Get Rowing)
- Support over Rowkyo Club Festival of Rowing (8th of August)
- Media packs for clubs
- Club and events promotion through the Rowing Ireland Website and direct links to Rowkyo clubs.
- Partnership with #20×20 as they launch their club charters
Promotion through Rowing Ireland’s Website & Social Media
As a part Rowkyo, Rowing Ireland will provide clubs promotion on our website and social media. Members of Rowkyo will also be promoted on a new club finder, to help the general public to access Rowkyo clubs and find contact details easily.
How to Sign Up
- Identify your Club Rowkyo Leader
- Sign up for Rowkyo here.
Deadline to sign up: 30th April
Feb 11, 2020
The Federation of Irish Sport today launched their 2020 Irish Sport Industry Awards. This is the fifth year of the awards which were set up to highlight the important role sport plays in the economic life of the country in addition to the many other ways in which it enhances the quality of life and health in Ireland.
The awards focus on the invaluable relationship between business and sport in Ireland. The Sport industry in Ireland supports 40,000 jobs, stimulates €2.4 billion in household spending and generates €1 billion in tourism receipts each year. The awards recognize and reward excellence in the business of sport, while simultaneously highlighting the contribution of sport to Ireland Inc.
This year to reflect the growing importance of sport in an ever greater number of areas the Federation has opened up a number of new award categories . These include awards in the areas of sustainability, inclusion and innovation. The awards also reflect the important roles played by sports National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships whose programmes drive increased participation in sport and also deliver sport at its highest level in this country.
An experienced and knowledgeable judging panel, drawn from both the sport and business communities, will determine the winners of the fifth annual Irish Sport Industry Awards. The judging panel will be Chaired by Sport for Business founder Rob Hartnett.
Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport said, “I am delighted that the Irish Sport Industry Awards are returning for another year. The Awards were set up to highlight the overall impact sport has on the economy from a variety of sources including sports businesses, sporting equipment, the construction of facilities, jobs, marketing spends, tourism and so on. These awards recognise the value that sport adds to the Irish economy while also acknowledging the work done by those National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships who deliver on the continued investment from business. I would encourage everyone involved in sport to submit an entry to the variety of open categories available.”
“We are also delighted to have both Marsh Insurance and Rob Hartnett on board to support the awards this year. Marsh, who are partners of the Federation are a perfect example of a business supporting the sport and physical activity sector in Ireland. While Rob Hartnett’s Sport for Business is a former category winner at the awards and has gone from strength to strength since then to showcase the invaluable work being done by businesses in the sporting field” O’Connor continued.
Speaking at the launch, Ciaran Whelan of Marsh Insurance ““Marsh Ireland Brokers Ltd are proud to be supporters of the Irish Sports Industry Awards in 2020. These awards recognise the great work done by both the National Governing Bodies and Locals Sports Partnership in delivering value to the Irish people and the excellence in the business of sport. The competition each year continues to increase within all categories and we look forward to congratulating all those who have contributed to another year of great Irish Sport”
The 2020 awards are bigger and better than ever with 16 categories encompassing everything from Best Sporting Event, to New Sports Business, to NGB and LSP of the year and beyond. In a change from previous years, the 2020 awards will be comprised of 10 open categories for which the public can apply and/or nominate and 6 closed categories which will be chosen based on the in-depth knowledge of the expert judging panel.
The judging panel will again be chaired by Sport for Business founder Rob Hartnett. Speaking at the launch, Hartnett said “Last year it was great to see so many strong nominations come forward from the business that is so essential to the present and future of our sporting passions. I am very much looking forward to raising the bar again in 2020. It is a massive year for sport and being able to recognise real excellence across so many areas is one of my favourite undertakings of the year.”
The event will be held on Thursday 16th April in Croke Park Stadium.
Nominations are now being accepted for all open categories and can be made via www.irishsportindustryawards.ie. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th of March 2020.
Full category list:
- Best Sports Marketing Campaign [open for public entry]
- Best Use of Communication platforms in Sport [open for public entry]
- Best Sports Participation Campaign [open for public entry]
- Best Use of Brand Ambassadors from Sport [open for public entry]
- Best Initiative to Promote Women in Sport – The 20×20 award [open for public entry]
- Special Award for Inclusive Sport Initiative [open for public entry]
- Local Sports Partnership Initiative of the year [open for public entry]
- National Governing Body of the year [open for public entry]
- Jimmy Magee/ASJI Sports Coverage of the Year
- Best Sustainability Initiative [open for public entry]
- Sports business of the Year – New
- Sports business of the Year Established
- Best Sporting Innovation of the year [open for public entry]
- Best Sports Event of the year
- Best Sports Sponsorship of the year
- Outstanding Contribution to Sports Industry in Ireland
For more information visit www.irishsportindustryawards.ie or contact Sinead Conroy on 01 6251155 or via sinead.conroy@irishsport.ie
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Feb 7, 2020
Alliance welcomes first meeting of Judicial Council and urges the Council to work swiftly and with the common good in mind.
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the first ever meeting of Ireland’s Judicial Council and wished it every success in its work.
Established under the long-awaited Judicial Council Act 2019, the Council or Comhairle na mBreithiúna as Gaeilge, is an independent body consisting of all the judges in the State.
Peter Boland, Director of the Alliance said “We have no doubt that the Judicial Council will have a profound impact on the administration of justice in Ireland in areas such as judicial education ,sentencing guidelines, judicial excellence, judicial conduct and the day-to-day workings of the judicial system.
“But it is the work of the Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee (PIGC) of the Council that is of most interest to us. Already up and running as a Committee Designate, the PIGC is tasked with drafting new personal injuries guidelines to replace the unfair guidelines currently in place in the Book of Quantum.
“As outlined in the legislation, the PIGC has until this November to produce draft guidelines and the Judicial Council has a further 12 months to adopt and publish those guidelines, subject to amendments.
“We welcome the sense of urgency already instilled in the process by the Chief Justice in establishing a Committee Designate ahead of schedule and we urge the Judicial Council and the PIGC to move swiftly and with the common good in mind in order to have fair guidelines adopted well in advance of the outer limits allowed for in the legislation.”
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NOTES:
The Alliance for Insurance reform is campaigning for the reduction of unfair general damages to reflect international norms and the principles already established by the higher courts – including that ‘minor injuries attract modest damages
The timings applicable to the PIGC are outlined in Sections 18 (establishment of the PIGC and drafting of guidelines) and Section 7(2)(g) (adoption of draft guidelines by the Council).
The scope of the role of the PIGC is detailed in Section 90.
The Alliance now brings together 36 civic and business organisations from across Ireland, representing over 38,000 members, 667,000 employees, 499,000 volunteers and 374,000 students in highlighting the negative impact of persistently high premiums and calling for real reforms that will quickly reduce liability and motor insurance premiums to affordable levels and keep them that way.
Contact: Peter Boland
Jan 30, 2020
Get to know Ronan Burns and Future Ticketing better!
Can you tell us a little about your business and what you do?
Future Ticketing currently provide the next generation in ticketing solutions to 300+ sports organisations, venues and attractions across Ireland and the UK who are all enjoying the benefits of extra revenue, cost saving and improved customer experience as a result of working with Future Ticketing.
We enable our clients to set up and manage their own events and our client’s requirements can include a match ticket/season ticket, general admission, sports camp registration, race entry and/or admission, to booking seats on a training course to any form of fundraising or end of year events, with no event too big or too small for the Future Ticketing system!
What are some of the ways in which Federation members might use your services?
Future Ticketing can help Federation members take much of the time (and stress) out of setting up an organising events of any kind and some of the benefits of working with Future Ticketing software include:
- Take direct control of event ticketing, capacity, registration, access control and reporting all in the one place.
- Drive footfall to your own website.
- Run cashless events.
- Increase advance sales/bookings.
- As Data Controller you will own all the data you capture therefore, supporting all future decision making.
- Reduce administration time and focus more on the event
And much more.
Future Ticketing puts you in control of sales and marketing, helping you to sell more tickets, improve finances, enhance your customer’s/member’s experience and build your brand.
How can members find out more? Who should they contact?
Any member who would like to find out more can just give me a call or send me an email and I would be happy to meet and chat with them about how Future Ticketing can tailor a solution to help them. They can also find out more on www.futureticketing.ie
What is your personal background in sport?
Being from Tipperary I have never been far from a hurling field, but I have always had a very keen interest in all sports, I played all the sports I could in school to reduce class time!
In my younger years I participated in Athletics for Nenagh Olympic AC, played Football and GAA for Nenagh, and I was fortunate enough to represent Tipperary in both hurling and football up to U21 level.
Apart from the enjoyment and many friendships made while playing, winning a Tipperary (& Kildare) Senior Hurling championship medal are the key medal highlights of my hurling career.
My sports bucket list is a rather long one and included running a marathon and I am proud to say that I have completed two Dublin City Marathons – the New York Marathon is still on the list!!
Now that my playing days are behind me, I’d like to think I am giving something back as I am currently coaching the Celbridge U/13 Camogie team (who are looking forward to Féile 2020), which is very enjoyable…most days!
What do you find most interesting about working in and around the sporting sector?
I have always enjoyed watching sport, but now that my day to day takes me into sport, I find it very interesting meeting with people/potential clients within the sports sector and getting an understanding of the business side of their sport or organisation.
A lot of people do not see the planning, organising and collective efforts that go in to running events and I like finding out about the challenges they face and the fact that they are constantly looking to improve their ‘off-field’ performance i.e. commercial, which Future Ticketing are able to support them with.
What was the last sports event you attended?
- The All-Ireland Club Finals in Croke Park on Jan 19th.
If you had an open ticket which sporting event around the world would you attend?
That’s a tough one, I need more than one!
- The Olympic 100m Final
- World Cup Final
- The Us Masters Golf
This list could go on and on!
And if you could arrange for one victory for a sports team or star that matters to you what would it be?
To see our Celbridge U/13 Camogie girls win their Spring League would be priceless.
Others would include:
Shane Lowry hitting the winning putt to win this year’s Ryder Cup.
Tipperary Hurlers to win the ‘5-in-a-row’!
Tottenham Hotspur to win the Premier League!!
What are you most looking forward to for Sport in 2020?
Watching the Tokyo Olympics to see how many medals Team Ireland can bring home – double figures hopefully!
For more information visit www.futureticketing.ie or contact ronan@futureticketing.ie
Jan 29, 2020
The IIBA has just completed the junior inter zone rinks competition. Some 120 juniors were involved. There were 2 sections – one for 14 – 18 years and one for under 14. In the over 14 competition, Monaghan just came out on top against North West while in the under 14 section it was Western who defeated North West.
Boomer Cup
The semi-finals stage of the men’s inter zone has been reached and will be played this Saturday. In the quarter finals Mid Ulster defeated South Tyrone and will now meet Donegal who accounted for Monaghan. In the other semi-final Armagh who defeated North West will play North Down who defeated Mid Down.
In the Plate competition Oriel will play North Eastern while North West play Mid Tyrone
McElroy Cup
The final of this year’s ladies Inter zone competition will feature Armagh who just eliminated North West in the semi-final and Donegal who had an away win at Northern. This will be played on Saturday 29 February.
In the plate competition Mid Ulster who defeated Mid Antrim in the semi-final will play Monaghan who defeated Lisburn. This game will be on Saturday 15 February.
Jan 29, 2020
Emily Kay has claimed a bronze medal in the Women’s Omnium event at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Milton, Canada. Emily impressed throughout the four rounds finishing 5th in the Scratch race, 1st in the Tempo, 8th in the Elimination and 9th in the Points race for a total of 102 points. The Women’s Omnium was won by Jennifer Valente of the USA on 134 points with Letizia Paternoster of Italy claiming Silver on 114 points.
The result topped off a strong showing for Ireland’s Track Cycling squad at the World Cup event. Mark Downey and Fintan Ryan finished 7th in the Men’s Madison to equal the team’s best result of the 2019/20 World Cup season and boost hopes of securing an Olympic qualification slot. On Sunday evening the Women’s Madison pairing of Shannon McCurley and Emily Kay further enhanced Ireland’s chances of securing a place on the start line in Tokyo, their 7th place ensuring they remain inside the Olympic qualification zone.
The squad will now turn their attention to the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Berlin from February 26th to March 1st.
Results – UCI Track World Cup, Milton, Canada
Women’s Team Pursuit (Alice Sharpe, Kelly Murphy, Lara Gillespie, Emily Kay) – 5th 4:26.389
Women’s Madison (Shannon McCurley, Emily Kay) – 7th
Men’s Madison (Mark Downey, Fintan Ryan) – 7th
Women’s Sprint (Robyn Stewart) – 17th
Women’s Keirin (Robyn Stewart) – 10th
Women’s Omnium (Emily Kay) – 3rd
