Over €300,000 distributed to fund physical activities for older adults

€317,430 to support sport and physical activities for older adults has been announced by Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland through the Active National Grant. The Grant Scheme is a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. This year it is being provided to 909 organisations. These range from active retirement groups to sports clubs and nursing and …

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Women’s Irish Open Will Return to Dromoland Castle

Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare will once again host the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, it was confirmed Dec. 14th. The tournament has also been brought forward by three weeks; it will take place from 31 August-3 September. This year’s tournament, which took place at the same venue, marked a return of the event to the Ladies’ European Tour after a …

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New CEO of Sport Ireland

Dr. Una May has been appointed the new CEO of Sport Ireland. Having previously held the position of Director of Participation and Ethics and Director of Anti-Doping, Dr.May has been a firm fixture in Sport Ireland for over 23 years. She holds a PhD in exercise physiology in sports science from John Moores University in Liverpool and has acted as …

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