Sport Ireland

MORE THAN MEDALS | MEET OUR ATHLETE SPEAKERS 💥 Sport Ireland is delighted to announce our athlete speakers at the upcoming Athlete Friendly Employer (AFE) Network Breakfast on Friday 6 November 2026. 🔴 Zoë Hyde 🔴 Seafra Guilfoyle 🔴 Robert Hendrick 🔴 Jack Woolley 🔴 Paul O'Donnell 🔴 Greta Streimikyte 🔴 Colin Judge All athletes will bring valuable perspectives on the skills, experiences and opportunities that extend beyond elite sport, highlighting the importance of supporting athletes as they balance sporting commitments with career development and life beyond competition. The AFE Network Breakfast will bring together athletes and employers to explore how organisations can create more athlete-friendly workplaces through flexible employment, mentoring, internships and career development opportunities. 📅 Friday 6 November 2026 📍 Sport Ireland Institute, Dublin

Congratulations to Lara Gillespie winning her second World Championship title 🌈 Gillespie returned home to Dublin this morning with a Gold and Silver medal from the UCI Track World Championships, well done to everyone involved! #TrackCycling #IrishCycling #WorldChampion

Respect matters most in the moment. When the pressure is on, how we speak, react, and respond can make all the difference. From participants and coaches to parents, supporters and officials, everyone has a role to play in keeping sport respectful. A calm conversation, a considered reaction and a respectful response can help create a better experience for everyone. Every sport. Every person. Every time. #PassionForSport #RespectForOfficials #SportIreland Bíonn an meas ar thús cadhnaíochta i láthair na huaire. Agus muid faoi bhrú, is féidir leis an gcaoi a labhraímid agus a bhfreagraímid an difríocht ar fad a dhéanamh. Idir rannpháirtithe, chóitseálaithe, tuismitheoirí, lucht tacaíochta agus oifigigh, tá ról ag gach duine chun an meas a choinneáil sa spórt. Is féidir le comhrá suaimhneach, freagairt mheasta agus freagra measúil cabhrú le taithí níos fearr a chruthú do gach duine. Gach spórt. Gach duine. I gcónaí #DíograisDonSpórt #MeasArOifigigh #SpórtÉireann

Another week with some exciting new positions in the Irish sports sector! Sport Ireland is pleased to share weekly posts highlighting career opportunities across Irish sport. This week, there are roles with Connacht Rugby, Cycling Ireland, Football Association of Ireland, Irish Judo Association, Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), Dublin City University, Sport Ireland and Student Sport Ireland. From coaching and athlete development to sports administration, finance, hospitality and participation, there are a variety of opportunities to be part of Ireland’s thriving sports sector. Keep up to date with the latest positions on the Sport Ireland website! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d34BpqS #JobsInSport #CareersInSport #IrishJobs #IrishSport

MORE THAN MEDALS | ATHLETE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER NETWORK BREAKFAST Sport Ireland is delighted to host the Athlete Friendly Employer (AFE) Network Breakfast on Friday 6 November 2026 at the Sport Ireland Institute, bringing together athletes and employers to explore how organisations can support dual careers and career transitions while benefiting from the unique skills and experiences of athletes 💥 The morning will feature: 🔴 Networking with athletes and employers 🔴 Athlete panels and real-life experiences 🔴 Keynote insights and practical approaches to athlete-friendly employment 🔴 Tour of the Sport Ireland Institute We’re encouraging organisations to explore opportunities to support athletes through flexible employment, mentoring, internships and career development helping athletes thrive both in sport and beyond it. How can your organisation become part of an athlete-friendly workplace culture? 📅 Friday 6 November | 9:00am–1:00pm 📍 Sport Ireland Institute, Dublin D15 Y52H ▶️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFaKUgna #MoreThanMedals #AthleteFriendlyEmployer #SportIreland #LifeSkills #SportIrelandInstitute

CELEBRATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE LEADERS IN IRISH SPORT ✨ Congratulations to the latest cohort of female leaders from across our Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Sport Ireland, who have successfully completed the Women in Leadership Programme!    As we continue to drive progress under the Women in Sport Policy and the Sport Ireland Workforce Strategy, programmes such as the Women in Sport Leadership Programme play an important role in developing and supporting current and future leaders across the sector.   To all participants, thank you for your commitment, your willingness to learn, and the leadership you continue to demonstrate within your organisations and communities.   Delivered in partnership with @JoHopkinsConsulting a heartfelt thank you to Jo, Eliza, Esme, LJ and the wider team for their expertise, guidance and support throughout the journey.   📢 Recruitment for the next phase of the Women in Leadership Programme will commence in November. Keep an eye on Sport Ireland channels for further details and information on how to apply. #WomenInSportIRE #WomenWhoLead #BalancedLeadership #Leadership #Governance Ciara Lucey Elaine Warren Nora Stapleton Jo Hopkins Bethany Carson

🏆 Save the Date: Playground to Podium | National Coaching Conference 2026 Sport Ireland and the University of Galway are delighted to announce that the National Coaching Conference will take place on 4-5 December at the University of Galway. This year's theme, "Playground to Podium," will bring together leading coaches and experts from across elite sport. The conference aims to provide coaches with practical, evidence-based insights that can be applied in their own coaching environments, while also encouraging reflection, learning, and development. Whether you coach at grassroots, development, or elite level, there will be valuable learning opportunities for everyone. 📅 4-5 December 2026 📍 University of Galway 🔗 Registration details available via the QR code We look forward to welcoming coaches from across Ireland and beyond for two days of learning, networking, and innovation in coaching. #PlaygroundToPodium #Coaching #SportIreland #UniversityOfGalway #CoachDevelopment #SportsCoaching

Who makes sport happen? Everyone. From referees, umpires, judges and technical officials to participants, coaches and volunteers, everyone arrives, prepares and contributes to the sport they love. Officials are not outside sport; they are an essential part of the community that brings it to life. Sport is built by a community of people who all play an important part in making it happen. Every sport. Every person. Every time. #PassionForSport #RespectForOfficials #SportIreland Cé a chuireann spórt i bhfeidhm? Gach duine. Idir réiteoirí, mhaoir cúil, mholtóirí, oifigigh theicniúla, rannpháirtithe, chóitseálaithe agus daoine deonacha, tagann gach duine le chéile chun cur leis an spórt is ansa leo. Ní bhíonn na hoifigigh scartha ón spórt; tá siad ag i gcroílár an phobail a reáchtálann é. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann pobal an spóirt agus tá ról tábhachtach ag gach duine ann. Gach spórt. Gach duine. I gcónaí. #DíograisDonSpórt #MeasArOifigigh #SpórtÉir

Sport Ireland are delighted to support the Sanctuary Runners Ireland National Solidarity Run which took place on the Sport Ireland Campus on Sunday! Well done to everyone who took part! #NationalSolidarityRun

Every week, officials across Ireland give their time, experience and commitment to help sport happen. In this #RespectForOfficials campaign, we hear directly from them about their role, their experiences and why respect matters across every sport and at every level. Because sport works best when everyone feels part of it. #PassionForSport #RespectForOfficials #SportIreland Gach seachtain, tugann oifigigh ar fud na hÉireann dá gcuid ama, taithí agus tiomantais le cuidiú le spórt a chur ar siúl. San fheachtas seo #MeasArOifigigh, cloisimid uathu féin faoina ról, faoina gcuid taithí agus faoin tábhacht a bhaineann le meas a léiriú i ngach spórt agus ag gach leibhéal. Mar is fearr a oibríonn an spórt nuair a mhothaíonn gach duine páirteach ann. #DíograisDonSpórt #MeasArOifigigh #SpórtÉireann