– Irish Research Council highlights pioneering sports research underway in Ireland – Researchers currently working in Ireland are paving the way for future Olympic success stories. That’s according to the Irish Research Council, which today (11.08.16) released details of innovative sports research projects underway in universities nationwide. The research … [Read more...] about Researchers Paving the Way for Future Olympic Success
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Great Dublin Bike Ride Launched by Minister Donohue
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has launched the inaugural Great Dublin Bike Ride which takes place on Sunday 13th September and will be a flagship event in Ireland for the European Week of Sport (7-13thSeptember). The Irish Sports Council, in conjunction with Cycling Ireland has teamed up with the Department of Transport, Tourism and … [Read more...] about Great Dublin Bike Ride Launched by Minister Donohue
Minister Ring welcomes the passage of the Sport Ireland Bill
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, announced that the Sport Ireland Bill 2014 has completed its passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas.The purpose of the Bill is to provide for the establishment of a new body, Sport Ireland, which will replace the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority. Minister Ring … [Read more...] about Minister Ring welcomes the passage of the Sport Ireland Bill
Study shows economic boost from increased participation in sport
A new study into public participation in sport and exercise, the first of its kind ever undertaken in Ireland, has found that the Clare economy could benefit from an annual injection of 1 million euro as a result of just 5% of the population taking up a new exercise or sport activity. A Sports Impact Review undertaken by W2 Consulting on behalf of Clare Local … [Read more...] about Study shows economic boost from increased participation in sport
Triathlon Star Aileen Reid Receives Funding Boost
3 Triathletes Receive ISC Carding Three of Triathlon Ireland’s senior athletes are to receive carded funding handed down by the Irish Sports Council for 2014. The ISC’s International Carding Scheme provides €1.6 million in funding to be distributed amongst 85 athletes from 15 different sports. Aileen Reid is to receive the top level of funding this year up from … [Read more...] about Triathlon Star Aileen Reid Receives Funding Boost