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Olympian Spotlight – Julie Parkes & Carol-Ann Heavey

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Swimmers Carol-Ann Heavey and Julie Parkes at Dublin airport before departing for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. More than 1,000 people have represented Ireland at the Olympic Games since our nation first participated in Paris 1924. In the second of an ongoing series exploring the personal stories of Ireland's Olympians, Julie Brown (nee [...]

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LAUNCH OF ATHLETE SUPPORT INITIATIVE SPONSORED BY FLOGAS

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The Olympic Federation of Ireland has launched the Team Ireland Athlete Support Initiative, sponsored by Flogas, today (5 December). The scheme will see athletes benefit from additional support in education, mentorship opportunities and specific training access, in conjunction with key expert providers. Flogas has committed an initial amount of €60,000 to the initiative.  Applications are

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE

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Team Ireland Social Media and Communications Executive The Olympic Federation of Ireland seeks a dynamic and creative Social Media and Communications Executive to join our team. This role will be central to managing Team Ireland's digital presence, connecting with our audience, and celebrating the achievements of our athletes on the global stage. The ideal candidate

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Nominations For RTE Sportsperson of the Year

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Next Sunday evening, December 15th at 9:30 pm, the RTÉ Sport Awards 2024 will air live on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. Hosted by Joanne Cantwell, Darragh Maloney, and Jacqui Hurley from Studio 4 in RTÉ, the event will celebrate Irish sporting excellence in front of an audience filled with the nation’s top athletes.

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Ireland Hockey’s Katie Mullan steps down as captain but not yet ready to retire

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Katie Mullan today announced that she is stepping away from her captain’s duties for the Ireland senior women’s national hockey team. Mullan, 30, a prominent figure in Irish women’s field hockey, has made significant contributions to the sport both as a player and as the captain of Ireland’s senior women’s national team. Known for her

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100 YEARS OF TEAM IRELAND CELEBRATED AT CENTENARY OLYMPIC BALL

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PHOTOS Last night, over 700 guests gathered for the special Team Ireland Centenary Olympic Ball, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. In 1924 the first team competed for Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris, and throughout the evening athletes and performances spanning the one hundred years were celebrated.   The unique event was

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Olympic Athletes to be Honoured at Olympic Ceremony This Weekend

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This weekend will mark a special occasion for the Irish Olympic movement. Athletes who have represented Ireland at the Games throughout the years will be recognised at an Olympic Ball which will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road (9 November). The event will celebrate one hundred years of Team Ireland, along with the

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EXTENSIVE LIST OF CANDIDATES REVEALED AHEAD OF OLYMPIC FEDERATION OF IRELAND EGM

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On 5 December 2024, an Extraordinary General Meeting will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin, to hold quadrennial elections to form the Board of the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI). Aside from six non-officer positions, the position of President and Vice-President will be elected by the member federations of the OFI.  

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