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 […]
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,
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
Sport Ireland is delighted to announce its official certification as one of Ireland’s Great Places to Work. It is a truly proud occasion for Sport Ireland as it is the first time it has achieved this certification. Speaking about the announcement CEO of Sport Ireland Dr Úna May said, “I am immensely proud and honoured that […]
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, have announced the appointment of John Foley as the new Chairperson of Sport Ireland. Commenting on the appointment, Minister Martin said, “I want to congratulate John on his appointment and I wish him […]
The Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre has been the home of aquatics in Ireland since opening in 2003. The centre is home to Swim Ireland and Paralympic high performance programmes, with over 2500 children attending swimming lessons weekly, 3500 gym members and thousands of Aquazone waterpark visitors every year. This marks an important milestone in its […]
Building on the highest ever recorded medal achievements in 2022, Sport Ireland has announced a multi-annual funding package, which sees historic levels of investment in high performance sport. The investment commitments of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 continue to be delivered for high performance sport. Under its multi-annual funding commitment for 2022 to 2024,
Sport Ireland announced an investment package of over €26m to National Governing Bodies for Sport (NGBs) and to the network of Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) for 2023. This year’s figures see a €1m (6%) increase in allocation to the National Governing Bodies on 2022 funding. The total core funding to the NGBs in 2023 is […]
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, together with Sport Ireland, has announced a €52 million funding boost for sports under a number of separate support programmes. As part of Budget 2023, a funding package of €35 million was made available to help alleviate the impact of increased energy costs for […]
Sport Ireland, in partnership with Healthy Ireland, launched ‘It’s My Time’, a new campaign that aims to encourage women over 40 to increase activity levels through exercise and sport. Repeated studies, including Sport Ireland’s Irish Sport Monitor, have shown that women over 40, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, are amongst the least likely to