Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Leona Maguire: "I'm very proud to represent Ireland as I play my golf across the world."

Funding boost for 16 of Ireland's top golfers

Sixteen of Ireland's top golfers - including Leona Maguire, Stephanie Meadow and Cormac Sharvin - will receive a total of €272,700 in funding through the Team Ireland Golf Scheme this year.

Golf • 25 May 21

John Treacy has been consistent in his views on Russian participation at Tokyo Games

Treacy: Russian case proves need for WADA independence

Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy has again aired his deep frustration that Russian athletes will be present at the Tokyo Games, arguing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) need greater independence to impose stricter sanctions.

Athletics • 28 Apr 21

Minister Catherine Martin (C) at today's funding announcement

Sport Ireland maintains funding for NGBs and athletes

Sport Ireland has maintained funding levels similar to last year for national governing bodies and high-performance athletes.

other sport • 22 Apr 21

The research shows that girls have an often negative experience of a small number of traditional team sports in Ireland

Fear of failure putting teenage girls off sport

Concerns about their capability and a feeling of not being good enough are the most powerful barriers preventing inactive girls from taking part in sport, according to a new report.

other sport • 09 Mar 21

Treacy criticises 'watered down' Russia punishment

Sport Ireland chief executive John Treacy has criticised the Court of Arbitration for Sport for what he labelled "watered down" sanctions that were imposed on Russia on Thursday.

Athletics • 18 Dec 20

A senior Irish cyclist has been banned for four years

Senior Irish cyclist handed four-year doping ban

Cycling Ireland and Sport Ireland have announced that last year's Irish Masters 40 Road Race Championships winner Dale Walker has been found guilty of a doping violation and banned for four years.

Cycling • 04 Nov 20

Outdoor basketball training permitted... but no passing

While the national elite leagues have already been halted, Basketball Ireland say there are limited group training options still open to clubs at underage level, while adults must train alone outdoors, with all sports facilities closed for the six weeks of Level 5 guidelines.

Basketball • 23 Oct 20

Basketball Ireland are looking for answers

Frustrated Basketball Ireland seek clarity on Covid

Basketball Ireland are seeking clarification from the government after their plans for the start of the new Super League and Division One seasons were thrown into disarray by new Covid-19 restrictions.

Basketball • 21 Oct 20

Gender gap in participation in sport falls again

The gender gap in participation in sport has fallen to the lowest level on record according to the Latest Irish Sports Monitor Report.

other sport • 14 Sep 20

FAI won't get Sport Ireland aid until changes are made

Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy has told the FAI they will not receive any funding support until they make the changes agreed in the memorandum of understanding that was drawn up as part of the rescue package to save the association last January.

Soccer • 17 Jul 20

Robert Powell won the Men's 200m Freestyle at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin last December but that result has been disqualified

Irish swimmer Robert Powell banned for 12 months

Irish swimmer Robert Powell has been banned for 12 months after failing a doping control test in November.

Swimming • 24 Jun 20

Sue Ronan: "We've definitely come a long way."

Ronan: Confidence and opportunity key for women coaches

Sue Ronan and Pearl Slattery are at very different stages of their management careers but they agree completely on one thing: more female coaches are needed across all sports.

Soccer • 19 Jun 20

Niamh McCarthy has been unable to train properly since March

Cork athletes seek training parity with Dublin rivals

Cork-based elite athletes have called for equality in accessing high performance facililties as they remain unable access their training venues, while Dublin athletes have been able to return to their.

Athletics • 18 Jun 20

Walker was first Irish meldonium case

The head of Sport Ireland's anti-doping unit, Dr Una May, has revealed that Carlow footballer's Ray Walker's positive test for meldonium was the first time the banned substance had been detected in a test here.

GAA • 30 Apr 20

GAA and Sport Ireland confirm details of Ray Walker ban

The GAA and Sport Ireland have confirmed that Carlow footballer Ray Walker will not contest his four-year ban for an anti-doping rule violation, after he originally lodged an appeal against the length of the suspension.

GAA • 30 Apr 20

Four adverse anti-doping test findings still pending

The 2019 Sport Ireland anti-doping report has revealed four positive tests for banned substances are still pending because of appeal.

Other sport • 28 Apr 20

Inter-county footballer fails drugs test

RTÉ Sport understands that an inter-county Gaelic footballer has failed a drugs test after being tested earlier this year.

GAA • 27 Apr 20

The Olympic Games will now take place next year

Treacy: High-performance grants will extend to Olympics

Sport Ireland chief executive John Treacy has promised that grants for high-performing athletes will be maintained until after the Tokyo Olympics following the postponement of the Games until 2021.

Paris 2024 • 25 Mar 20

Sport Ireland funding increases across the board

Sport Ireland have unveiled their 2020 funding plans, which show an increase of 12.5% on last year's levels, as the investment package for national governing bodies, high performance sport and local sports partnerships rises from €32million to €36millon.

Other sport • 20 Jan 20

'It's like giving matches to toddlers' - Sadlier on FAI

Richie Sadlier was quite scathing of the FAI's ability to manage its affairs, while also casting doubt on whether Minister Shane Ross has the wherewithal to lead from the front in dealing with with the crisis.

Soccer • 22 Dec 19

Nike athlete Allyson Felix said she felt pressured to return to the track after giving birth

Sport Ireland confirm maternity pay for carded athletes

Sport Ireland have announced a new maternity policy that will guarantee funding to pregnant athletes for 12 months.

Other sport • 19 Dec 19

The FAI said they are currently focused on the refinancing package that will 'guarantee the future of the FAI and safeguard jobs'

FAI 'unable to accept' Oireachtas committee invitation

The FAI board has said it will not attend Wednesday's emergency Oireachtas Committee meeting that will examine the financial situation at the association.

Soccer • 11 Dec 19

A delegate casts a vote during the FAI's 2018 AGM

The state of play within the FAI & how we've got here

On Saturday the FAI will hold an EGM at Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Seven days, later their AGM will take place in Trim. We take a step back to ask how we got here, what we've learned and where the association goes next.

Soccer • 16 Jul 19

Treacy warns FAI over funding, reveals new grant rules

Sport Ireland chief John Treacy has warned the FAI that they must adopt proposed reform measures to have state funding restored, while also revealing the terms of sports grants have changed in the wake of the crisis at the organisation.

Soccer • 16 Jul 19

Conway: Merit in 'some continuity' on interim FAI board

FAI President Donal Conway insists that the recommendations laid out in the FAI governance report represent the best way forward for the organisation.

Soccer • 21 Jun 19