Sport Ireland is the statutory agency tasked with leading, advocating and providing directed investment for the development of sport in Ireland. This includes participation in sport, high performance sport, anti-doping, coaching and the development of the Sport Ireland Campus.
We advise, support and work with and through partner organisations, such as National Governing Bodies (NGBs / 65), Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs/ 29), and others who deliver sport and physical activity to:
- Increase levels of participation in sport, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion – with innovative programmes and initiatives to engage and encourage low participation groups.
- Champion high performance sport – helping Irish teams, athletes, and support staff to be the best they can be and to be successful on the world stage.
- Empower people to build a commitment to their sport and take part for longer.
- Increase the number and quality of the coaches, officials, administrators, and volunteers who run and support sport.
- Deliver key support services such as safeguarding and anti-doping so that sport is ethical, safe, and fair.
Further develop and improve the Sport Ireland Campus and the sporting infrastructure in Ireland.
We selected the following projects to be part of the Sports4All Innovation Movement:
Wellness unLAOISed
By: Laois Sports Partnership
Wellness unLAOISed is a 12-week online evidence-based multimodal exercise, nutrition and health education programme designed specifically for adults who are socially, educationally or economically disadvantaged.
Liquid Therapy
By: Liquid Therapy/Donegal Sports Partnership/Sport Ireland
Liquid Therapy is an award winning charity located in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. It offers a supportive environment where young individuals can access the physical and therapeutic benefits of surfing and the ocean through child-centered programmes.
Her Moves
By: Sport Ireland
In Ireland, girls are 40% more likely to drop out of community sport in secondary school than boys, and 63% more likely to drop out of a sports club in secondary school than boys. Her Moves is on a mission to try and change girls’ attitude towards sport and physical activity.
SPORT: Supporting Positive Outcomes in Recovery Together
By: Limerick Sports Partnership
The SPORT initiative aims to support individuals aged 18 and above recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Our goal is to introduce positive lifestyle alternatives through sports and physical activities, complementing existing aftercare plans and helping individuals transition away from substance misuse to become active, contributing members of their communities and local sports clubs.