Irish Medals at the Olympic Games: All You Need To Know
The excitement and anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympics are building as nations worldwide prepare to compete on the global stage. Though small in size, Ireland has a remarkably rich Olympic history. Since the nation’s participation since 1924, Ireland has achieved 35 medals at the Olympic Games, with 9 of them won by Irish female athletes. Prior to 1956, Irish …
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Ireland Hits New Landmark Figure Of Nearly Two Million Adults In Ireland Participating In Sport Every Week
On 28 May 2024, Sport Ireland published the Irish Sport Monitor 2023 report, which shows nearly two million adults in Ireland participate in sport every week – more than ever before. Regular participation rates have grown from a low of 40% at the peak of the pandemic in 2021 to 47%, while the difference in sports participation rates between men …
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New initiative launched to encourage female representation within high-performance coaching
Sport Ireland have launched a new initiative to encourage female representation within high-performance coaching. Titled ‘WinHP Coaching’, the new network will aim to connect women within high-performance coaching, in a bid to bridge the gap of representation among females within that arena. It comes as females continue to be underrepresented in high-performance coaching across a variety of sports, both in …
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Sport Ireland welcome news that the overall percentage of women on boards in the sport sector in Ireland now stands at 45%
Sport Ireland welcome the increase in female representation on sporting boards: Overall percentage of women on boards in the Irish sport sector stands at 45% Minister Catherine Martin and Minister of State Thomas Byrne welcome increase in female representation The IRFU, FAI and GAA have all surpassed 40% representation of females on their boards for the first time Sport Ireland …
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Sport Ireland Publish Guidance for Transgender and Non-Binary Inclusion in Sport
Sport Ireland have published new ‘Guidance for Transgender and Non-Binary Inclusion in Sport’, with the intent of providing information and insights to assist policy development around the area within the Irish sport sector. The document, which is 22 pages in its entirety, is said to have consulted key stakeholders within the area, and is backed up via a “comprehensive consultation …
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Coaches Need Resources to Better Support Athlete Menstrual Health, TUS Study Reveals
A study conducted by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in partnership with Offaly Sports Partnership has revealed a significant gap in coaches’ understanding of how the menstrual cycle impacts female athlete performance. The study, funded by Sport Ireland and due to be published this International Women’s Day (March 8, 2024), investigated how coaches can provide better support to female …
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FAI members vote to add two female directors, protecting Government funding
A motion to expand the FAI board from 12 to 14 members in order to meet the gender balance guidelines set by Government passed at the organisation’s Extraordinary General Meeting Saturday. 110 members voted for the proposal, which will add two female directors, and only six voted against. The change protects €4.35 million in Government grants that would otherwise be …
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“When You Work Hard Consistently, You Can Achieve Your Goal” – Trailblazing Canoeist Jenny Egan
Irish athlete Jenny Egan has proudly represented her country on the international stage for an impressive two decades. Yet, outside her athleticism, Jenny is a fierce advocate for increasing the visibility of women in sport. We sat down with Jenny on the Her Sport Show to hear more about her impressive athletic career and uncover the moments that have shaped …
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Olympic Federation Of Ireland Shines Spotlight On Team Ireland’s Athletic Triumphs At Gala Ball
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HerSport Editor
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November 16, 2023
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Athletics, Olympics
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Aifric Keogh, Amy Wall, Athletics Ireland, Ciara Mageean, Kellie Harrington, Lara Gillespie, OFI, Paris 2024 Olympics, Rhasidat Adeleke, Sarah Lavin, Sport Ireland
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Saturday, 11 November – The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) hosted the Team Ireland Olympic Ball at the Mansion House in Dublin, to celebrate the achievements and contributions of members of the Irish Olympic family in 2023, as well as to honour the athletes who competed in the European Games in Krakow this year. On the night, athletes and Olympic …
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FAI General Assembly Vote Against adding Additional female board members
The FAI General Assembly voted against the addition of two more female candidates to their Board of Directors at their emergency general meeting (EGM) last night. The constitutional change was proposed in line with Sport Ireland’s gender quota directive, which expects National Governing Bodies to have 40% female gender representation by the end of the year, or they may face …
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