Press Releases

The Irish Olympic Handball Association is delighted to announce that former Ireland Rugby coach, Eddie O’Sullivan has been appointed as High Performance Advisor.  His role will be to provide a more professional approach to national team programs at the IOHA. In professionalising their approach, IOHA have bolstered their high performance unit with the additional appointment of Toni Gerona Salaet (FC [...]

A new €30 million fund for important sports capital projects has been launched today by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring TD.   This is the first round of sports capital funding for four years and demonstrates the Government’s commitment to encourage more people to take part in sport.   The Sports [...]

“Confidence and competence” key to the growth of Camogie says O’Tuathaigh   A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story was officially launched on Friday, March 23rd in Claregalway by Camogie Association President Joan O’Flynn. Amongst the large attendance was special guest Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Professor Emeritus in History, NUI Galway and a member of the [...]

Swim Ireland, the national governing body for swimming, water-polo, diving and associated aquatic sports in Ireland, is seeking to appoint a part time (25 hours per week) Women in Sport Officer. Swim Ireland, supported by the Irish Sports Council and would be pleased to receive applications for the above post.   Please refer to the [...]

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has insisted that New Zealand’s staging of the 2011 Rugby World Cup exceeded expectations, after revealing encouraging initial financial results for the competition.   Tournament owners Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) on Thursday said New Zealand 2011 is on track to achieve a net surplus of more than £90 million, [...]

Four major sporting governing bodies have signed up to a new Government plan to develop the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown, with work set to start this year, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar announced today (Tuesday).   Under the new plan: GAA, Hockey, Rugby & Soccer have signed up to accept and [...]

Appointment Details: THIS IS NOT A SALARIED POSITION Volunteer status – Expensed The manager must live in Ireland Available to attend camps in Ireland and abroad Offered on a fixed term basis 16/4/12 – 31/12/12 Responsible to: IOHA Senior Men’s National Team Coach Key Responsibilities: Operational management-Supported by the IOHA Office Ensure clear and efficient [...]

The President of the Camogie Association Joan O’Flynn was part of a delegation which visited Áras an Uachtaráin this afternoon (Friday, March 16th) to present a copy of A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story to President Michael D. Higgins. Mary Moran, author of A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story, Jackie Brien, Chair of [...]

(written on behalf of the Irish Hockey Association by Stephen Findlater) One of six survivors from Canada four years ago, Alex Speers and her Irish panel, sponsored by Electric Ireland, are taking nothing for granted. Ireland’s last Olympic qualifying campaign blew up in smoke at the hands of lower ranked Italy, something scarcely envisaged in [...]

Job Title: Sports Operations Manager Division/Unit: Management Team, NSCDA (Operations) Ltd. Reports to: Director of Operations Status: 3 Year Contract Hire Date: March/April 2012   Principle Purpose and Duties: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Service Delivery Manager will provide a hands-on role in the successful delivery of the company’s sports, leisure and daily [...]