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
Sport Ireland, the authority responsible for the development of sport in Ireland, has released its latest research on physical activity among children and adults. The research, conducted in 2022 through the Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study (CSPPA) and the Irish Sports Monitor (ISM), provides valuable insights into post-pandemic sport
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has issued advice for fans heading to France for the Rugby World Cup, reminding those travelling to ‘TravelWise’ and prepare in advance of their trip. To support fans travelling to the Rugby World Cup, the Department of Foreign Affairs has created a consular information leaflet providing key […]
Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, launched the national code of conduct template developed by Sport Ireland for Irish sports. In response to several high-profile incidents, Sport Ireland partnered with representatives from the Irish sports sector, including referees and officials, to develop a template for a code of conduct for sport
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, announced a €2.5 million investment under Phase II of the Sports Energy Support Scheme. This funding will provide support to over 1,900 clubs, community-led sports facilities, National Facilities and […]
Sligo County Council, supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are delighted to announce the official opening of the Mullaghmore Beach Access For All. The works comprised of car park resurfacing which facilitated the addition of 4 new disabled car parking spaces. Upgrading works to the 125m path leading from the […]
Cork City Council, in association with Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Education and Training Board, are installing eleven new outdoor gyms in parks around the city. These clustered outdoor callisthenic gyms, with age friendly and accessible elements, have already proven popular at Tramore Valley Park, Harty’s Quay, and Ballincollig Regional Park. The new locations are:
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Limerick will be greeted by thousands of supporters when they take to the stage at Pery Square after they secured victory over Kilkenny in a thrilling encounter at Croke Park. It will be a night to remember with a host of live music acts lined up to get the street party […]
Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the installation of a pilot of BoxUp units to bring sports equipment to Skerries Community Centre and Rush South Beach. 8 of Sport Ireland’s Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) are currently working with their respective Local Authorities to bring a new and innovative free equipment sharing solution to parks […]
More than 1,100 excursions were made on the Wexford water during the Watersports Inclusion Games, a wonderful initiative by Sailing Ireland. This is the fifth year of the games, which provided participants of varying abilities and disabilities with the opportunity to try Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, Paddleboarding, Powerboating,
Balbriggan Beach is set to become a hub of sporting activity with the introduction of brand-new volleyball nets, a first for Fingal County Council. This exciting initiative will encourage community engagement, promote an active lifestyle, and support the growth of volleyball in the area. The installation of volleyball nets on Balbriggan Beach is a collaborative effort […]
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, announced that a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) 2023 will open for new applications from 17 July. The SCEP is the Government’s primary vehicle […]
Morton Games International Athletics 2023 was officially launched in the Morton Stadium Dublin. Morton Stadium has recently undergone a €3m refurbishment project led by Dublin City University which included the installation of a new Mondo track. Morton Games on July 14th will be the first major event to take place in the Stadium since completion […]
Over 150,000 copies of a World Cup Activity Book will be distributed through libraries around the country to help get children reading and learning all about FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. With the Ireland Women’s National Team set to make their major tournament debut at the World Cup in July, the curiosity of children will […]
Sport Ireland and the Olympic Federation of Ireland have announced the opening of a new building on the Sport Ireland Campus, marking another milestone in both organisations’ preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Minister for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, was on hand to open the new piece of infrastructure. The […]
Age & Opportunity is marking the distribution of its Active National Grant that provides significant funding for sport and physical activity amongst older people. The Grant Scheme is a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. This year it is providing €317,430 to support sport and physical activities run by 909 organisations. These range from
Golf Ireland, in partnership with Sport Ireland, has officially launched the 2023 Golf Ireland Professionals Scheme with seven golfers set to benefit from funding. The program designed to support and nurture the next generation of Irish golfing talent was launched, with two of the beneficiaries Olivia Mehaffey and Jonathan Yates on-site at the Golf Ireland […]