Triathlon Ireland’s success in increasing female participation has been recognised with a substantial increase in funding from Sport Ireland. The state organisation has more than tripled its commitment to Triathlon Ireland’s Women in Sport initiative and for the first time ever, it has also pledged multi-annual funding for the programme. The ‘Equally Inspiring’ programme, … [Read more...] about Women’s Funding Tripled in Recognition of Triathlon Success
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Ireland’s Sport Stars Team Up To Announce Family Festival Of Sport
Ireland’s first family festival of sport to be held at Sport Ireland National Sport Campus with more than 30 different sports on show A host of Ireland’s sports stars from 15 different sports came together the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus today for the launch of Ireland’s first Family SportFest, being held there on Sunday 1st October. The … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Sport Stars Team Up To Announce Family Festival Of Sport
Commencement of Phase Two of Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena announced
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, today announced the commencement of development of Phase Two of the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena which will provide permanent indoor facilities for Ireland’s leading field sports. The total cost of construction of the Phase Two element of the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena contract will cost approximately … [Read more...] about Commencement of Phase Two of Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena announced
Ireland’s First National Fitness Day Friday 16th September
Minister for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD was on hand to launch to Ireland's First National Fitness Day which will be held on Friday 16th September. Anna Geary, Cork Camogie legend and host of Ireland's Fittest Family, joined the Minister. Fitness Day is a celebration of the role physical activity plays in Ireland and the positive impact fitness has on people's live. … [Read more...] about Ireland’s First National Fitness Day Friday 16th September
Establishment of a National Governing Body for MMA through Sport Ireland under discussion
Further to the sad and tragic passing of Mr. Joao Carvalho, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, met with representatives of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and its affiliated body in Ireland. This was with a view to understanding the IMMAF’s perspectives on the issues that Mr. Carvalho’s passing raised. In … [Read more...] about Establishment of a National Governing Body for MMA through Sport Ireland under discussion