Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Joe Cooney, held a Civic Reception to mark the recent outstanding achievements by the Clare Junior Camogie and Clare Minor Hurling panels. The reception honoured the Clare Junior Camogie panel for winning the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship for the first time since 2008, as well as the Clare […]
Sport Ireland has published the latest snapshot of female representation on sporting boards of funded National Governing Bodies of Sport and Local Sports Partnerships and other funded bodies. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, have […]
The Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Yvonne Collins, officially opened the new Artificial Grass Pitch at Sean Walsh Park. The Mayor was joined by local Councillors, South Dublin County Council’s Chief Executive Colm Ward, Teresa Walsh, Director of Services, staff of South Dublin County Council, Students from Old Bawn Community College, Transition […]
Skillnet Innovation Exchange announced a collaboration with Sport Ireland to support the digital transformation of sport in Ireland. Through its Digital for Sport initiative, Skillnet Innovation Exchange will invite technology solutions providers to pitch to, and collaborate with, sports organisations across Ireland looking to harness the power of digital technology to
Over 220 delegates gathered at Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington, for HPX 2023 Paris Ready Conference, Sport Ireland Institute’s flagship professional development and learning event for high performance professionals who will impact Team Ireland’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games. This biannual event is organised to bring the CEO’s,
Dozens of young people from Foroige, Cloyne Diocese Youth Service (CDYS) and the YMCA UBU Youth Projects enjoyed Cork’s first Urban Outdoor Sportsfest in Tramore Valley Park. A celebration of sport and physical activity which provided a fun-filled day of activities, the event was a collaboration between Corks Sports Partnership, Cork Education and Training Board and Cork
The Winter Initiative 2023 has been launched by Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, with the aim of getting as many people as possible exercising and participating in physical activity over the coming winter months. With over 700 events and activities planned across the country there is a specific focus […]
Sport Ireland, the authority responsible for the development of sport in Ireland, has welcomed the launch of ‘Get Ireland Active’, the definitive resource for information, advice, directions, and tips for people of all ages and abilities anywhere in the country to get active and take full advantage of the amenities around them. The first project […]
Sport Ireland is proud to announce the launch of the new ESF+ programme, titled ‘Sport 4 Empowerment’, which aims to promote social inclusion and empower individuals through sport and physical activity. The ‘Sport 4 Empowerment’ programme was launched at the Sport Ireland Campus by the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD. […]
Sport Ireland is thrilled to welcome a significant investment package of €4.86 million of Dormant Accounts Funding for Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland approved by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, and the Minister […]
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the introduction of BoxUp to some of its local parks, with an official launch in Eamonn Ceannt Park. BoxUp is an outdoor locker system that allows members of the public to access and use sports and leisure equipment for up to three hours for free, through a dedicated […]
Sport Ireland, the statutory authority responsible for the development of sport in Ireland, is proud to announce the launch of its ambitious and goal-oriented statement of strategy for the period of 2023-2027. This strategy reflects Sport Ireland’s commitment to fostering high levels of participation, engagement, achievement, and performance in all aspects of sport
The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics and Dublin City University (DCU) School of Health and Human Performance have announced a new partnership with the Premier League, offering to advance its research into academy coach development. This is the first research project of its kind, designed to contribute to the Premier League’s coach development […]
The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, and the Minister for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, have launched the Get Ireland Walking strategy 2023-2027 and announced Healthy Ireland funding of €1.46 million to Sport Ireland for 2023. Get Ireland Walking was established in 2013 with the support of […]
A new era of sports and community excellence has dawned as Limerick celebrated the grand opening of the Limerick Regional Athletics Hub in Newcastle West, developed by Limerick City & County Council. This landmark facility is poised to become a beacon of athletic achievement and community engagement, setting the stage for a brighter, healthier future […]
A significant step towards inclusive cricket was achieved as the Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Adrian Henchy launched Cricket4All Guidelines. The Guidelines are the result of a collaborative effort between Fingal County Council and Cricket Leinster aimed at fostering inclusivity and intergenerational engagement within the sport of cricket. The Guidelines were developed
Ireland Active has announced the launch of National Fitness Day 2023, which will take place on the 28th of September this year. The event was launched at the Sport Ireland Campus with ambassadors Catherina McKiernan and Aoife O’Rourke joining Ireland Active CEO Karl Dunne in attendance. National Fitness Day, which is
Dublin City Council and Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership (DCSWP) are delighted to launch the 2023 Dublin City Liffey Odyssey Event, which will take place on Sunday, 17 September 2023 @12pm. The Liffey Odyssey is a paddling event on the river Liffey starting on the outskirts of Dublin City and continuing through the heart […]
Limerick Museum, in collaboration with Limerick GAA, is excited to announce the official opening of ‘Limerick’s All-Ireland Glory 1887-2023’. This exhibition, curated by Dr. Matthew Potter, Curator of Limerick Museum, and Meadhbh Nolan from Limerick Libraries, pays tribute to the rich history of Limerick’s Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and spotlights
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, have launched a promotional and consular campaign to celebrate and deepen ties between Ireland and France to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. The campaign will include high-quality, digital and