Minister Byrne Asks Sport Ireland To Develop Code Of Conduct

Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education Thomas Byrne yesterday (May 9) met with representatives from the FAI, IRFU, GAA, and Sport Ireland to discuss the prevention of racist and violent incidents in sport. The meeting came after a number of disgraceful high-profile incidents, especially involving the harassment of referees, one of whom — for an U17 minor hurling …

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Santry Calypso Crowned Volleyball Ireland National League Champions

Santry Calypso beat Gardians Volleyball Club at the National League Championship final this past weekend, making it Santry’s third-ever league title after wins in 2003 and 2013. The invigorating match saw Santry come from 2-sets down to win the Women’s Premier Division Grand Final at the Watershed Arena in Kilkenny. The North Dubliners backed up their League Leaders shield in …

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Pro Golfers to Receive €35,000 in Sport Ireland Programme Funding

Golf Ireland, in partnership with Sport Ireland, has officially launched the 2023 Golf Ireland Professional Scheme with seven golfers set to benefit from grants. The programme is designed to support and nurture the next generation of Irish golfing talent. Two of the beneficiaries Olivia Mehaffey and Jonathan Yates were at the Golf Ireland Academy in Maynooth for the launch and …

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Minister Byrne To Meet With Sporting Bodies Over Sideline Problems

The Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, will meet representatives of the FAI, GAA, IRFU and Sport Ireland on Tuesday, 9 May 2023, to discuss how to address incidents of racism and violence in sport. “As a sporting community, it is imperative that we demonstrate that there is simply no place for violence and racism in …

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IRFU aim to increase number of women on board to 40% by end of year

The committee of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have unanimously approved proposals to increase representation of women on it’s committee to 40% by the end of 2023 provided the newly agreed proposals are approved at its annual council meeting taking place in July. In December, Minister for Sport Catherine Martin emphasised the Government’s warning of “financial consequences” for National …

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Her Sport and Rowing Ireland Livestream Racing at Erne Head

Women in Sport Spotlight on Erne 4’s Head – LIVE Stream!   Her Sport and Rowing Ireland, with thanks to the support of the Women in Sport Streaming grant, will be livestreaming the Women’s race at Erne 4’s Head of the River this Saturday the 19th of November. The Women in Sport Streaming Grant was announced in June 2022, with Rowing …

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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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Rachael Blackmore Prevails At RTÉ Sports Awards

Amidst a dazzling line up of nominees Rachael Blackmore was deemed to have shone brightest in 2021, collecting the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year accolade last night.

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