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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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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All clubs in iconic Colours Boat Race to be captained by women for first time

The 73rd Colours Boat Race will see Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin go head-to-head on the River Liffey Saturday, 25th March from 12:30pm. This year, for the first time in the race’s history, all four participating clubs will be captained by women. The race will see teams from both schools row from O’ Connell Bridge to St. James’ …

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