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Bike Week returns to Limerick this Saturday 14th May with a host of events to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Events include a family bike ride along the Limerick Greenway and a cycling tour at Lough Gur, as well as free bike repair clinics across the city. National Bike Week runs for eight […]

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First of its Kind Pop-Up Pool Launches in Fingal

By Ryan Harmon 11 May 2022

Fingal has become the inaugural host for Ireland’s first ever pop-up swimming pool, with the Swim Ireland initiative bringing swimming to communities across the country. In partnership with Fingal County Council and Sport Ireland, Swim Ireland wanted to improve the opportunity and experience for all level of swimmers to access somewhere local, so found an […]

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Athletes at the Centre of High Performance Supports Announced by Sport Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 9 May 2022

Sport Ireland has announced a funding package of €14.2 million, which firmly places the athlete at the centre of Ireland’s high performance system. This is accompanied by the publication of the Tokyo 2020 Review. In a significant development for the High Performance Sport system in Ireland, for the first time Sport Ireland is in a […]

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Active Schools Week 2022 Promoting Wellbeing in School Communities

By Ryan Harmon 4 May 2022

Minister for Education Norma Foley has launched details of this year’s Active Schools Week. National Active School Week #ASW22 takes place from 3-6 May. All schools are encouraged to build Active School Week into their annual school calendars. It is important also that all Active School Week activities are both fun and inclusive. Minister Foley […]

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Early Tee Off for International Golf Media Ahead of 2022 Horizon Irish Open

By Ryan Harmon 29 April 2022

Fáilte Ireland is hosting a group of top international golfing media from the UK, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, France and Italy with a combined circulation of 1 million ahead of the Horizon Irish Open, which takes place at Mount Juliet Golf Club from 30th June to 3rd July 2022. Organised by Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, […]

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New “Horses of Hope” Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison Opened

By Ryan Harmon 22 April 2022

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has officially opened the new “Horses of Hope” Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison. The new equine centre has been developed on grounds adjacent to Castlerea Prison and has introduced a new innovative prisoner programme, where prisoners learn practical skills that will assist in securing employment in the equine industry post […]

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Clubforce Acquires Sports Competition Management Company Comórtais

By Ryan Harmon 20 April 2022

Clubforce, the company on a mission to maximise sports participation worldwide, have announced that it has completed its acquisition of Comórtais, a competition management technology firm. Clubforce, which provides an all-in-one management platform for sports volunteers, is now adding competition management to its technology offering. The Comórtais software is used by some

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Work Begins On State-of-the-Art Sporting Facilities in Castleknock

By Ryan Harmon 13 April 2022

A ground-breaking ceremony with Deputy Mayor Daniel Whooley and Dublin West TD and Minister for Sport Jack Chambers, took place alongside Councillors and representatives from local community groups who will benefit from the state-of-the-art sporting facilities in Castleknock from Q1 2023. The recreational hub is in response to extensive engagements with local sports clubs

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Sport Ireland & Ireland Active Announce €3.2m Boost to Swimming Pool Operators

By Ryan Harmon 13 April 2022

Sport Ireland and Ireland Active have announced a €3.2 million funding package for swimming pool operators across the country. This funding forms part of the €73.6m in Covid funding to support the sport sector announced by Government last December. The funding allocation is an acknowledgement of the importance of the sector and the impact swimming has […]

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Federation of Irish Sport Launch the 2022 Irish Sport Industry Awards

By Ryan Harmon 4 April 2022

The Federation of Irish Sport announced Clubforce as the title sponsors for the return of the Irish Sport Industry Awards, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday 17th May in The Westin Hotel’s historic Banking Hall. The 2022 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Clubforce will […]

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Sport Ireland Encourages Sports Bodies to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees into Sporting Community

By Ryan Harmon 28 March 2022

Sport Ireland stands with the Government and the people of Ireland in welcoming to Ireland all of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the terrible situation in their home country. As Ukrainian refugees begin to arrive, Sport Ireland is encouraging all National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships to extend a warm Irish welcome to these people, demonstrating […]

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Lupa’s Move For Mindfulness Week in Aid of The Samaritans

By Ryan Harmon 25 March 2022

From March 21st – 27th, The Mindful Running & Walking App, Lupa, are encouraging people to get active in support of the Samaritans Mental Health Charity. During their Move For Mindfulness Week, for every run or walk you record using the free Lupa app, £1/€1 will be donated to the Samaritans on your behalf so that while

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Accessible Swimming ‘Poolpod’ Installed at dlr Leisure Loughlinstown

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2022

A new state-of-the-art lift system called Poolpod has been installed at the dlr Leisure Loughlinstown centre to support the work of the centre and to provide easy and independent access to the swimming pool. Poolpod is a sleek and modern pool lift which offers a dignified and quick means of access for all visitors who […]

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Six Third Level Institutions Awarded Accreditation for Student Athlete Support

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2022

Six Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have been awarded the Sport Ireland Institute Accreditation for Student Athlete Support (ASAS), which recognises good practice in ‘dual career’ support for student athletes. Queens University Belfast, Setanta College, Technological University Dublin, University College Cork, University of Limerick have all been awarded full

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Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon 2022 Launched

By Ryan Harmon 8 March 2022

After a Covid-enforced break of two years, one of the best-loved sports events in the West of Ireland returns this May Bank Holiday Weekend to the streets of Castlebar. Since its inception in 2010, the Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini-Marathon has attracted thousands of participants and raised hundreds of thousands of euros for worthy causes. Organised in […]

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Record €150m Provided for the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme

By Ryan Harmon 14 February 2022

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers, have announced an overall package of €150 million in new capital grants under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). €144 million is allocated to almost 1,900 applications with […]

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World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship Coming to Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 9 February 2022

Twenty-three teams from across the globe will compete in the 2022 World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship from 10 – 20 August 2022 at the University of Limerick. Over 10 days and nights, the best players in the world will face off in approximately 100 games for the right to be crowned world champion. The […]

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Elsa Desmond Makes Irish History in Luge at Beijing Winter Olympics

By Ryan Harmon 8 February 2022

Elsa Desmond knows she’s not going to medal in luge at the Beijing Winter Olympics. She wasn’t even expecting to be in the top half of the field. Doesn’t matter. The first women’s luge Olympian from Ireland feels like she’s already prevailed. Desmond won’t be in China for long, with good reason. She competed on Monday in the […]

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‘Winter Initiative’ Launched to Kickstart Physical Activity and Exercise for 2022

By Ryan Harmon 7 February 2022

A major new national campaign has been launched to get as many people as possible out exercising and participating in physical activity this year. The Sport Ireland ‘Winter Initiative’ calls on women, men, children, grandparents, cousins, neighbours, friends, work colleagues, aspiring sports stars and those who haven’t yet ‘got going’ in 2022 to get out […]

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Sport Ireland Announces New CEO

By Ryan Harmon 18 January 2022

The Board of Sport Ireland, following approval of the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State Jack Chambers TD have appointed Dr. Una May as its new Chief Executive (CEO). Dr. May was selected following a publicly advertised and extensive recruitment process that included an international […]

Limerick Bike Week Returns With Events Across the City and County

First of its Kind Pop-Up Pool Launches in Fingal

Athletes at the Centre of High Performance Supports Announced by Sport Ireland

Active Schools Week 2022 Promoting Wellbeing in School Communities

Early Tee Off for International Golf Media Ahead of 2022 Horizon Irish Open

New “Horses of Hope” Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison Opened

Clubforce Acquires Sports Competition Management Company Comórtais

Work Begins On State-of-the-Art Sporting Facilities in Castleknock

Sport Ireland & Ireland Active Announce €3.2m Boost to Swimming Pool Operators

Federation of Irish Sport Launch the 2022 Irish Sport Industry Awards

Sport Ireland Encourages Sports Bodies to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees into Sporting Community

Lupa’s Move For Mindfulness Week in Aid of The Samaritans

Accessible Swimming ‘Poolpod’ Installed at dlr Leisure Loughlinstown

Six Third Level Institutions Awarded Accreditation for Student Athlete Support

Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon 2022 Launched

Record €150m Provided for the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme

World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship Coming to Limerick

Elsa Desmond Makes Irish History in Luge at Beijing Winter Olympics

‘Winter Initiative’ Launched to Kickstart Physical Activity and Exercise for 2022

Sport Ireland Announces New CEO

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