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The winners of the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport in association with Financial Broker, were announced at an awards ceremony at Dublin’s Westin Hotel on Thursday, 25th May. Deputy Niamh Smyth TD, Chair of the Oireachtas...

Press Release Tuesday 23rd May 2023 On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, the IWA Portlaoise Accessible Gym was officially opened. This project which was funded by Sport Ireland Dormant Account Capital Project, is an outstanding achievement and a fantastic new addition, not only...

In 2022, the Government provided an additional investment of €35 million to support sporting organisations with the rising energy costs associated with the provision of sport e.g., indoor activity in winter, the provision of outdoor floodlighting etc. To date €19m has...

Media Release 12th May 2023 Shortlist of Nominees Announced for the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Financial Broker The Federation of Irish Sport has today announced the shortlist of nominees for 8 categories of the Irish Sport Industry Awards,...

Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 13th May to Sunday 21st May ‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 13th May to Sunday 21st  May....

Laois County Council Arts have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Library Service to present a selection of creative projects during the month of May celebrating the Laois Bealtaine Festival for older people. We invite people of an older age to join in...

Women in Sport Week was held between Monday 6th March - Sunday 12th March 2023. The aim of Women in Sport Week is to: Celebrate every women and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in and leads out on Women in Sport. Promote and highlight the ongoing...

Community Sports Development Officer (CSDO) Laois Sports Partnership CLG wishes to recruit a Community Sports Development Officer for a fixed term position.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a local Sports Partnership and really engage with the community....

Marie is the 2022 County Laois Participant of the Federation of Irish Sport 'Volunteers in Sport Awards'. Marie Thompson is a volunteer of Abbeyleix Hockey Club.She was a founding member of the club in 2005 and has been actively involved ever since in a variety of...