Minister Patrick O'Donovan and Minister Charlie McConalogue with sporting officials and representatives of Sport Ireland

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About Sport Ireland

Sport Ireland is the authority tasked with 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

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Stephen McNamara, John Foley, Minister Charlie McConalogue TD, Geraldine McTavish, Lisa Clancy and Paul McDermott at the 2026 Disability Sports Forum

Disability Sports Forum hears how Disability in Sport Fund is changing systems to achieve disability inclusion

Ellen Keane, Dr Úna May, Minister Charlie McConalogue, Minister Patrick of Donovan, Georg Häusler, John Foley and Mary Van Lieshout at the official opening of the 2026 European Week of Sport

Ministers host the Launch of the European Week of Sport

Ireland Gets Moving: Launch of #BeActive European Week of Sport 2026 15/9/2026 Today (Wednesday, September 16th) Sport Ireland launches European Week of Sport 2026 with Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan TD and Minister of State with special responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy Charlie McConalogue TD, inviting people across the country to get active during September 23-30 by signing up to activities using the new map finder on the Sport Ireland website.

Ireland gets Moving: Ministers join Sport Ireland to launch #BeActive European Week of Sport 2026

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Sport Ireland publishes ‘A Guide for Athletes to the Sport Ireland Athlete Welfare Policy’

Work of Sport Ireland

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Sport Ireland Anti-Doping

Protecting clean sport by promoting fairness, athlete wellbeing, and trust in competition.

Coach leading a group of young athletes in stretching exercises inside an indoor sports hall

Sport Ireland Coaching

Empowering coaches with the skills and support to inspire athletes at every level.

Side angle shot of the running track at the National Indoor Arena

Sport Ireland Campus

Sport Ireland Campus

Instructor guiding a student on a rowing machine during a school sports event

Sport Ireland Ethics

Modern conference room with a wooden table, leather chairs, and abstract wall art

Governance Code for Sport

Details on Sport Ireland’s governance framework, including Freedom of Information, Data Protection, and policy compliance.

Collage of Irish athletes competing in various sports including swimming, cycling, running, equestrian, and medal celebrations

High Performance

Irish boxer standing in a boxing ring wearing a green team jacket

Sport Ireland Institute

Two judo athletes competing, one in blue attempting to throw the other in white during a match

National Governing Bodies

Discover the NGBs at the heart of Irish sport

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Organisational Development & Change

Sign post for Mountain trail with view of mountains and sea in background

Sport Ireland Outdoors

Useful resources and advice for a variety of sports in the great outdoors

Group of people kayaking on a calm canal during an outdoor activity event

Sport Ireland Participation

River Roe, Limavady

Research & Innovation

Irish women's rugby players celebrating together on the field

Women in Sport

Creating opportunities for every woman and girl to lead, compete, and stay active for life.

Statement of Commitment Swimming DIS

Disability In Sport

Resources and advice for people with a disability

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