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The Olympic Federation of Ireland is celebrating a standout year for its Dare to Believe schools programme, proudly sponsored by Allianz and supported by Olympic Solidarity, which once again brought the Olympic Movement to the classroom, with values and learnings that cover resilience, respect and courage. As schools break for the summer, the programme is … Read more
The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) held its Annual General Meeting last night, where Members received an update on the organisation’s activities over the past year and were issued with the 2025–2026 Annual Report. Annual Report Here A key item of business was the approval of a Special Resolution to amend the OFI … Read more
ISTANBUL 2027 LOGO REVEALED AS ONE-YEAR TO GO COUNTDOWN TO THE 4th EUROPEAN GAMES BEGINS The 4th European Games – Istanbul 2027’s bold logo and branding have been unveiled as the EOC and the Organising Committee mark one year until Europe’s premier multi-sport event returns in the heart of Türkiye. Europe’s best athletes will gather … Read more
The Olympic Federation of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Olympian Gerry O’Reilly, who has died at the age of 61. Gerry was not only an exceptional athlete who represented Ireland in the 1500 metres at the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, he was also a long standing and generous supporter of … Read more
In another strong weekend of results, Irish athletes delivered on the world stage. Rowing: Three Medals for Ireland at World Rowing Cup I Rowing Ireland made an impressive start to the international season at World Rowing Cup I, returning from Seville with three medals and a series of strong early‑season performances across the squad. Medal … Read more
In the News – Team Ireland Round‑Up 25th May 2026 Irish athletes delivered standout performances across multiple sports this week, with personal bests, podium finishes and major milestones on the international stage. Sailing A superb week in Croatia saw Eve McMahon win U23 gold and finish fourth overall at the ILCA European Championships. In the … Read more
Today, a man whose guidance helped shape generations of Irish athletes, including several Olympians, was laid to rest. Dan Kennedy, known to most simply as “DK”, was far more than a PE teacher. He was a mentor, innovator, coach and trusted voice whose influence stretched quietly but profoundly across Irish sport for more than five … Read more
Team Ireland made its Winter Olympic debut at the Albertville Games in 1992, entering two bobsleigh teams and marking the country’s first step onto the Winter Olympic stage. Summer Olympians Terry McHugh and Pat McDonagh finished 32nd in the two-man event, while Gerry Macken and Malachy Sheridan placed 38th in the same discipline. McHugh remains … Read more
The Winter Olympics run from the 6 – 22 February, 2026. The Olympic Federation of Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Ciara McCallion as Games Head of Performance Support for Team Ireland at the Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina in February 2026. In this role, McCallion will lead the performance support provision … Read more
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