Podcasts about Sport Ireland

Let us know what's on your mindThe sporting landscape for women and girls in Ireland has transformed dramatically, but maintaining this momentum requires continued investment, strategic vision, and cultural change. In this illuminating conversation, Michelle Tanner – Chair of Sport Ireland's Women in Sport Committee and Head of Sport at Trinity College Dublin – takes us through the journey that's reshaping Irish sport from grassroots to governance.Michelle shares her formative experiences growing up in north Dublin, where community-based sporting activities shaped her understanding of leadership and teamwork. From teaching herself camogie alongside her daughter to coaching volleyball teams, her personal journey mirrors the evolving relationship between women and sport in Ireland. As she puts it: "I just always knew that I wanted to work in sport, at a time when it wasn't recognised as a profession."The recent announcement of an additional €4 million in government funding marks twenty years of dedicated investment in women's sport initiatives. While celebrating this milestone, Michelle highlights how the focus has matured from simply encouraging participation to building sustainable pathways for women's involvement as coaches, officials, and leaders. "We need to be looking at how we can sustain those programs," she emphasizes, "because we can't take a foot off the pedal when it comes to funding for women and girls."At Trinity College, Michelle oversees a thriving sports program engaging 60% of the university's 22,000 students. This environment serves as a proving ground for female leadership, with women increasingly taking key roles within clubs – not just in traditional administrative positions but as performance directors and coaches. These experiences cultivate the confidence and skills needed to challenge persistent barriers in the broader sporting sector.Despite significant progress in both grassroots participation and board-level representation, Michelle acknowledges that challenges remain, particularly in coaching and middle management. She advocates for "male allyship" and systemic changes to create truly inclusive sporting cultures where gender diversity becomes the norm rather than the exception.Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on how strategic investment, cultural shifts, and dedicated leadership are transforming women's sport in Ireland – and what's needed to ensure this progress continues for generations to come. Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.comWe publish a daily news bulletin and host regular live events on a wide range of sporting subjects. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts from and look forward to upcoming chats with those on the front lines of Pride in Irish Sport and the GAA All-Ireland Championships. We also have a chat with Enda Lynch, CEO of the recently awarded National Governing Body of the Year, Badminton Ireland, and next week with Hugh McCaughey, CEO of Ulster Rugby.Our upcoming live events on Athletic Leadership, the Future of the League of Ireland, the Business of Golf, Digitalk Infrastructure and AI, as well as plenty more, are live on the Sport for Business website, and we'd love to have you join us.

Today, Leave No Trace Ireland launched its annual "Love This Place" campaign, calling on the public to come together to protect Ireland's rich natural landscapes, so we can all enjoy them responsibly as we head into the summer season. Now in its fifth year, the national awareness campaign is supported by partners including the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, the Office of Public Works, Coillte, Sport Ireland, Waterways Ireland, Wicklow Co Council, Galway Co Council, Clare Co Council & Cork City Council - all dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. With more people than ever seeking connection with nature - through hiking, swimming, dog-walking and exploring - this year's "Love This Place" campaign reinforces the simple message: "If you love this place, leave no trace." The Need for Protection Ireland's great outdoors has seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years, with over 98% of residents valuing time spent in nature. However, increased footfall has also brought challenges: trail erosion, littering, dog fouling, wildlife disturbance, and an increase in wildfires - 96% of which are linked to human activity. "Our message is clear," said Maura Kiely, CEO of Leave No Trace Ireland, "We all have a part to play in preserving the places and wildlife we love. This campaign invites everyone enjoying the outdoors this summer, from seasoned hikers to dog owners, to take simple, mindful steps to protect our natural landscapes." Campaign Highlights Throughout the summer, "Love This Place" will roll out: A digital storytelling campaign featuring voices from across Ireland: farmers, walkers, dog owners, and community groups. On-the-ground events and clean-up days coordinated with local authorities and environmental groups. Education initiatives and social media toolkits for influencers, schools, and tourism partners. Taking Action The "Love This Place" 2025 campaign shares three tangible actions for the public to take: Be responsible with your dog - Keep dogs on a lead, especially around farm animals and wildlife, and always clean up after them. Protect Wildlife and wild places - Bring all litter home, don't feed wild animals, and watch wildlife from a safe distance. Stay on the path - Stick to marked trails to avoid damaging habitats or disturbing animals, both seen and unseen. A Shared Responsibility "Our land is not just scenic - it's living," added Kiely. "It feeds us, shelters biodiversity, and connects our communities. Respecting it is not about restriction, but about care and responsibility. We're so grateful to the public and our partners for supporting "Love This Place" - we ask everyone to take action and join the movement because protecting the places we love means we can continue to enjoy them in the future." Speaking about the launch Dara Calleary TD. Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht said, "Ireland's natural heritage is one of our greatest assets - environmentally, culturally, and economically. The "Love This Place" campaign reminds us that with this privilege comes responsibility. By embracing the principles of Leave No Trace, we protect our landscapes and support efforts to tackle our declining biodiversity. Even small actions matter, helping us to work in greater harmony and building the resilience of nature across the country. I am proud to support this campaign and encourage everyone to play their part." To learn more or get involved, visit: www.leavenotraceireland.org/love-this-place

Let us know what's on your mindThis week's episode is an interview with Benny Cullen, the Head of Research and Innovation at Sport Ireland.Benny has been a regular on the show and when the Irish Sports Monitor was published it was an easy call to make to get his valuable insight.He asks the questions, the answers to which help guide sports policy in the long term.  It is a vital piece of work in enhancing how we structure sport so that we can become a participation nation, and provide the foundation for all that flows from increased levels of sport and physical activity.He also has a love of music from Mozart to Metallica, which we will get to... Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.comWe publish a daily news bulletin and host regular live events on a wide range of sporting subjects Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts from and look forward to upcoming chats with with Ben Calveley, the CEO of the British and Irish Lions, Patrick Nelson CEO of the FAI and more leaders willing to give of their time and insight.Our upcoming live events on Sports Tourism in Limerick and plenty more are live on the Sport for Business website and we'd love to have you join us.

With more options and activities freely available across Ireland, there has never been a better time to get physically active. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we explore the positive developments and initiatives happening to encourage everyone to get active. Host Eamon Keogh speaks with Louise Burke, Director of Participation, Sport Ireland, the national state agency tasked with developing sport in Ireland. Louise talks about the vision of Sport Ireland; to encourage people of all ages to participate in sport at any level for the benefit of their health, with the help of the development of local sports plans and outdoor recreation strategies, and working with the Local Sports Partnerships and the HSE to drive community engagement. Listeners will hear about a renewed focus to encourage broader participation in physical activities as part of the Every Move Counts initiative, the new national physical activity guidelines.   Louise shares exciting insights about Ireland's National Outdoor Recreation Strategy, which focuses on enhancing outdoor activities. She also highlights the "Her Moves" initiative, which aims to engage teenage girls in diverse physical activities, and provides tailored resources to keep girls active and involved in sports. Louise also outlines other initiatives to support individuals with chronic conditions become active. Finally discussing the "Get Ireland Active" website, a comprehensive free resource for finding local activities, trails, and sports clubs, making it easier for everyone to get involved: www.getirelandactive.ie   To get in touch with the podcast email Healthandwellbeing.communication@hse.ie   Produced by GKMedia.ie

Paul Corry has an eye on Aston Villa in Europe while Mark Langdon looks ahead to the rest of the Champions League fixtures; Nora Stapleton, the Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland joins Marie to talk about Women in Sport Week, while Donn McClean previews Cheltenham! Links: https://www.sportireland.ie/women-in-sport/women-in-sport-week

John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.

John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.

The 11th annual I Wish Showcase, held today at the RDS in Dublin, saw 4,000 female students gather to be inspired to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM). Today's event - the largest I Wish Showcase to date - was officially opened by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Speaking ahead of the event, the Taoiseach said: "I'm delighted to attend today's event, with 4,000 brilliant young minds gathering under one roof, ready to reimagine the world through STEM. I Wish proves that with opportunity, role models and determination, there are no limits to what girls can achieve - breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and building a brighter, more inclusive future for all." With 45% of girls citing a lack of access to female role models as a barrier to STEM careers according to a recent I Wish survey, 46 speakers engaged directly with students at the all-island event, showcasing the power of visible role models in shaping aspirations and breaking barriers. Among them were Olympic sprint star Phil Healy; Olympic rower Zoe Hyde; Olympic relay star and Deloitte's Strategic Project Lead, Claire Dunne (née Bergin); and international rally driver Aoife Rafferty, who shared their journeys of perseverance, ambition and success. This year's event also features the largest-ever exhibition hall, with over 30 exhibitors from leading Irish and global companies and organisations showcasing exciting STEM career opportunities. Highlights included the Sport Innovation Hub in collaboration with Sport Ireland's HER Moves campaign, where students explored how technology is transforming sports through interactive activities like rowing machines, reaction boards and jersey design stations. The Food Science Hub, led by Carbery, Kerry Group and Dawn Meats, demonstrated STEM's impact on the food industry with machine learning tools, cheese-making tasks and problem-solving games. Engineering and construction activities range from a Giant Jenga game with Jones Engineering to mini-golf with Regeneron, alongside insights from companies such as Sisk, Crown and Dornan on the evolution of careers in construction. Students also discovered the role of STEM in business and innovation with IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. Adding to the excitement, the Podcast Hub, in collaboration with Virgin Media, allowed students to record live podcasts, with a select few invited to visit the studio post-event to record their own. I Wish co-founder Caroline O'Driscoll highlighted the significance of providing access to inspiring role models, stating: "The findings from our most recent annual survey report make it clear that while progress has been made, systemic barriers persist, preventing too many young girls from seeing STEM as a viable career path. Collectively, we must give real choices to girls and ensure that they have every opportunity to take their place in the economies of tomorrow. "At our Showcase, over 4,000 teenage girls get the opportunity to listen to the lived journeys of some amazing female trailblazers. This in turn allows them to see what a career in STEM is truly like, understand the variety of careers and pathways available and the positive impact that STEM has on our world." I Wish, a multi-award-winning programme showcasing the power of STEM to female students in Ireland and across the globe, has held its renowned annual Showcase since 2015, engaging with over 65,000 students in this time, hosting over 1,000 speakers, and partnering with over 130 industry leaders. I Wish co-founder, Gillian Keating extended her thanks to the leaders in STEM from pharmaceutical, technology, food, sports and engineering sectors taking part in the event: "Each year it is magical to watch the ambitions of young girls from across the country expanding in front of our very eyes as they take in all that they can be through careers in STEM. We're so grateful to our partners, both multinational and indigenous, who take part in the showcase demonstrating t...

The Cliffs of Moher's southern walking trail is expected to remain closed for the entirety of 2026. Roughly 8km of the North and Southern route combined were closed for remedial works last Summer in light of two fatal incidents and a Sport Ireland report which found visitors frequently veer of the trail engaging in risky behaviour. Large scale structural works are in the pipeline for the landmark , and discussions are ongoing with the 38 landowners who provide access to the trail to find a solution. Clare Local Development Company CEO Doirín Graham says its not a straightforward process.

In the first 2025 episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox, along with Health Promotion and Improvement colleagues Sean Conneely and Nollaig Ní Chárthaigh, discuss strategies for a Healthy New Year. They emphasise the importance of New Year's resolutions, behavior change, and community support in achieving health goals. Key topics include setting realistic goals, mental wellbeing, quitting smoking, healthy eating, and physical activity. The speakers highlight the significance of gradual changes, utilising local resources, and fostering social connections. They also touch on mental health supports, stress management, and the importance of sleep, providing listeners with practical advice and support resources.   For more information on the resources referenced in the episode go to: HSE https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/ Safefood website https://www.safefood.net/home?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGameewKwRv4cubP6L-l7t2whLcTjk8YQU780NdfxdHh4xlT1MWKcTxoCZi0QAvD_BwE ParkRun https://www.parkrun.ie/ Sport Ireland https://www.sportireland.ie/ Quit.ie https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/quit-smoking/ Minding Your Wellbeing https://www2.hse.ie/healthy-you/minding-your-wellbeing-programme.html yourmentalhealth.ie https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/ #healthandwellbeing #healthylifestyle #parkrun #healthyfood #sport #health #2025   Produced by GKMedia.ie

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has announced that its digital mapping system is being used by Sport Ireland to digitally map over 12,000 recreational locations and facilities across the island of Ireland. Sport Ireland has launched Get Ireland Active, a national digital hub which maps sports and recreation facilities, walking and cycling trails, public parks, and other amenities around the country to promote higher levels of physical activity. Sport Ireland is the national authority responsible for developing sport and outdoor recreation in Ireland. Based on Esri's ArcGIS system, Sport Ireland and Derilinx created Get Ireland Active, which anticipates over 15,000 visitors per month and aims to inspire people to get involved in sport and other recreational activities to improve their health and wellbeing. The interactive digital map addresses the need for a single, authoritative source of data about sports facilities in Ireland that can provide ways for citizens to become more active, and can also be used to support policy decisions and inform the development of new facilities. Validated data, for the whole of Ireland, is available to stakeholders via the fully interactive online data hub, created with ArcGIS Hub Premium. Users can collate, verify, analyse, and share data in real-time, including development, planning, and socio-demographic information. This provides actionable insights and allows policy makers in central and local government, sporting bodies, and other stakeholders to analyse gaps in the provision of services and easily identify development land or other potential areas that might be available to site new facilities. Sport Ireland conducted audits of all sports facilities in Ireland to create the central data hub, which is flexible and scalable and will continue to be updated as data is made available. Dr Úna May, CEO, Sport Ireland, said: "Esri Ireland's expertise has been crucial in bringing the Get Ireland Active database to life. Their technology allows us to offer a user-friendly platform that has comprehensive information about recreational activities across Ireland. "Technology is transforming how we approach our everyday lives, and it's vital that we use this to our benefit. Our collaboration with Esri Ireland has made this a reality, and we are excited to build upon this work through the continued development of the Get Ireland Active database." Padraig Quinn, Senior Account Manager, Esri Ireland, said: "We are proud to have supported the development of the Get Ireland Active national database, Ireland's interactive activity, sport, and recreation hub. The benefits of having an interactive hub which can direct members of the public to their closest sport or recreation facilities are invaluable, especially coming into the winter months. "Furthermore, the hub will continue to inform future development of sporting facilities across Ireland and embed a love of sport and the outdoors for both present and future generations. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Sport Ireland as the hub continues to grow." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Large scale structural works are planned for the Cliffs of Moher in order to deter visitors from going off the official trail and creating safety risks near the cliff edge. It follows an inspection by regulatory body, Sport Ireland which found sections of the trail were ill-equipped for the large number of visitors and that warning signs are consistently ignored, leading to risky behaviour. The review was carried out in August, following two fatal incidents which occurred in May and July, and led to the closure of a 5.5km stretch of the trail. Clare Local Development Company CEO Doirín Graham has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that in light of recent events, the need for a stronger barrier is clear.

Today I speak with Michelle Lyons, a physical therapist for 30 years. She is passionate about women's health, with a particular focus on hormonal health & its influence on pelvic & musculoskeletal health throughout the female lifecycle. She lives in Ireland and teaches nationally, internationally, and online. She consults for various organizations including Sport Ireland and FIFA and was proud to contribute to their recent publication, the Female Health Project Snapshot. She started her career in sports med but after her own obstetric misadventures, changed focus to women's health, and is now working at the interface of both! She is passionate about promoting female pelvic health to everyone, everywhere, every time.We talk about:-women are not small men-keeping women in sport-importance of strength training-sleep hygiene-prioritizing your needs-be willing to adapt-consistency over perfection-under-fueling and under-recovering-tracking your cycleTime Stamps1:00 Introduction3:17 working with FIFA9:55 leveraging sport to have conversation12:32 clinical considerations17:00 the importance of sleep25:34 making time for your own needs31:40 finding your patient's goals41:40 working around perfection mindset50:44 educating about women's health sooner59:59 women's health is not a niche topic66:41 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH MICHELLEIG: https://www.instagram.com/michellelyons_muliebrity/Website: CelebrateMuliebrity.comThe Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey. This show has been a long time in the making! You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry. If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST! If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Women in Sport Lead, Nora Stapleton on "Her Outdoors Week"

On this weeks' Sport in Focus, Clare Local Sports Partnership was recently honoured as the Best Sports Partnership in the country at the Sport Ireland awards. To find out more about what they do, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with CEO John Sweeney.

Embark on the incredible journey of Deirdre Ryan, our featured dynamo on High Performance Woman! From the thrilling heights of Olympic competition to her deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, Deirdre's story is truly remarkable.As an Irish Olympian, Deirdre soared to new heights representing her nation in the high jump at the London 2012 Olympics. Get ready to dive into her world as she unpacks the mix of dedication, passion, and sacrifice that define high-level performance. Discover how she gracefully transitioned from the track to new opportunities.Beyond athletics, Deirdre's path led her to the vital arena of Sustainability and CSR, where she now serves as the Director of Sustainability and Quality Assurance at Bord Bia. Trace her journey from consultancy and finance to the heart of the food industry, driving initiatives for global players like Nestle, Ornua, and Lidl. Across borders, she's made her mark, driven by her commitment to making a difference.Armed with two master's degrees—an MSc in Business Sustainability and an MBS in International Business—plus a Bachelor's degree in Commerce International with Italian from UCD, Deirdre is a force to be reckoned with. Not content with just excelling on the field, she seamlessly transitioned into boardrooms and beyond.Adding to her impressive CV, Deirdre's influence extends to sports governance, serving as a valued member of the board of Sport Ireland since 2021.Prepare to be captivated as she shares insights and wisdom gleaned from her journey—from the Olympics to the boardroom.Tune in and let Deirdre's story spark your passion. Join us on High Performance Woman, where inspiration knows no bounds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sport Ireland has published guidance on the inclusion of transgender and non-binary people in sport, saying it has become an important issue for sports organisations and is attracting increasing scrutiny at a societal level. To tell us more Sports journalist Cliona Foley.

Soccer Correspondent Tony O'Donohue reports from the FAI's appearance at Public Accounts Committee

We look ahead to the start of Clare's National Camogie League as the Banner host Galway on the double. Clare go to Tullamore in search of two more National Football League points, and we speak to the Clare woman being honoured as a Volunteer of the Year by Sport Ireland. It's another busy weekend of local soccer action, Alan Troy wraps up the action on the local greyhound scene, and we hear about Clare GAA's referee recruitment campaign.

In today's 59th episode of the podcast we focus on High-Performance sport and the funding of programmes and individual athletes.I'm joined by Niamh O'Sullivan, High-Performance Director at Sport IrelandOur conversation covers the background to the increase in Funding over this current cycle towards the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, what the money is used for, and lots more.This is the story of how great athletes become so.I think you'll enjoy it. Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.com We publish Twice daily Bulletins and Twice Weekly Podcasts including recent interviews with Ger Mitchell of PTSB, Michelle Davoren of Wilson Hartnell, David McHugh of Wasserman Ireland and many more Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from and thanks for taking the time to listen in.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you an update from a press conference involving Dr. Una May. The chief executive of Sport Ireland was quizzed regarding the lack of drug testing in schools rugby here in Ireland. Scotland write to World Rugby regarding the try denied of Sam Skinner against France. Plus, Wales are a prop down ahead of their trip to Dublin in the Six Nations.

In today's Podcast, we are focusing on the importance of volunteering.It's something on which the sporting world in Ireland turns, worth billions if you add up the hours of work that people willingly give, but there is a crisis.  One in Four volunteers did not come back after the pandemic.To find out more and figure out ways to get it back on track, Sport Ireland have developed and released a new Volunteer policy.So we went out to the Sport Ireland Campus to find out more in conversation with Participation Director Louise Burke Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.com We publish Twice daily Bulletins and Twice Weekly Podcasts including recent interviews with Ger Mitchell of PTSB, Michelle Davoren of Wilson Hartnell, David McHugh of Wasserman Ireland and many more Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from and thanks for taking the time to listen in.

Almost 3 in 5 of us have never attended a women's sports event – that's according to a new Red C research launched today by the Ladies Gaelic Football Association in conjunction with Lidl to mark the start of the Ladies Football National League. The survey also found that 46% of people said that men's sport is generally better to watch. Kieran was joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland, she is also a former Grand Slam Winner with the Irish Rugby team and a former Donegal footballer and Aisling Maher, Dublin Camogie Captain to discuss...

We talk to Dr. Una May, Chief Executive Officer of Sport Ireland.

Staff at the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have reacted with anger at the revelation that Jonathan Hill, its chief executive, received payments which are expressly prohibited in the FAI staff handbook. Could the FAI lose their Sport Ireland funding? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has today announced a new strategy to help get the country walking over the next four years. With more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Louise Burke the Director of Participation with Sport Ireland.

Today Sport Ireland has launched the 2022 Irish Sports Monitor and Children's Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study Benny Cullen, Director of Research and Innovation, Sport Ireland joined Shane this morning on the show to discuss the findings of this study.

Nora Stapleton, Former Rugby International & Soccer Player & Women in Sport Lead at Sport Ireland

Una May, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland and Hilda Breslin, President of the Camogie Association, on the successes, challenges and progression of women's sport in Ireland

An exclusive Newstalk poll carried out by Amarach has found only 25% of those surveyed have been to a professional female sporting event. 78% of those however have been to a male sporting event. Kieran was joined by Director of Sport Ireland, Nora Stapleton to discuss…

On Thursday morning OTB's John Duggan hosted the AccessAbility Symposium in Croke Park, an initiative by Liberty Insurance aimed at growing participation in sport at all levels for people with disabilities in Ireland. Here's the panel discussion John had with Liberty Ambassador Jack Kavanagh, Padraig Healy - National Sports Development Officer with Vision Sports Ireland & Benny Cullen, Director of Research and Innovation at Sport Ireland...

Sport Ireland's Nora Stapleton & Benny Cullen joined Shane and Johnny on International Women's Day to talk the high dropout rates of young girls in sport and alternative solutions other than role models. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.  SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast.  #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On episode 113 I am delighted to be joined by S&C coach Graham Byrne. Graham has worked with Stephen Kenny in Dundalk, Wexford and Louth GAA, and is the current S&C coach with Cuala senior hurling and Dublin U20 Hurling team. In his day job he is the fitness manager at Sport Ireland. He joined Stephen Kenny and in 2016 Dundalk FC and became the first Irish club in history to qualify for the Champions League Playoff round. They also became the first Irish team in history to win a group stage game in a European competition in the UEFA Europa League. We discuss working with top level athletes and coaches including Lee Chin, Sam Mulroy, Davy Fitzgerald, Billy Walsh including Lindsay Peat and encouraging her to try rugby! With a masters in S&C from UCD we discuss all things culture, working with teams, being a professional athlete in an amateur set up, staying as fresh as a coach and so much more! Find Graham here https://www.instagram.com/fitnesscoach_g/ https://twitter.com/FitnessCoachG Sideline Seven Sponsor: RTP Physio Founded by chartered physiotherapists Donie Fox and Thomas Divilly. Based in St.Judes GAA Chub Templeogue RTP specialise in Physiotherapy, Return to Play, Physical Health, Performance. Website https://www.rtp.physio/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physio_rtp/ Check out the website thesidelinelive.com for more Make sure to subscribe for future episodes and find us over on Instagram and Twitter @thesidelinelive Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBand If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team www.prymal.ie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sideline-live/message

Dr. Aidan Harney serves as Global Talent Management & Leadership Development manager for Intel Corporation's Fabrication, Sort & Manufacturing, or FSM, division.  This is a 12,000-strong organisation, responsible for the production of all internal Intel silicon using some of the world's most advanced manufacturing processes. Since joining Intel in 2014, Aidan has held various roles in Leadership Development, Organizational Development, and Talent Management. In his most recent role, he was responsible for developing Intel's enterprise-wide executive development curriculum – Leading Now – as well as the Ireland Leadership Development ‘Accelerator' program to enable Project BlueJay, the latest manufacturing expansion in Ireland, paving the way for the production of Intel's new 7nm process technology.Aidan is an ‘Intel Achievement Award' recipient (the highest annual recognition Intel can bestow on its employees) for his work on designing and deploying Intel's ‘Managing @ Intel' program to all 13,000 people managers in all global locations across the corporation.  Aidan earned his Ph.D. from Munster Technological University in Cork in, Ireland. His doctoral research focused on the aspects of mindset which differentiate outstanding leaders operating in complex environments. He resides in Ireland with his partner, Raphael, and they have family in Ireland, Australia, and Brazil. Aidan enjoys hosting dinners for friends, spending time in the great outdoors in Ireland, and volunteering with two organizations: Sport Ireland, which enables participation in sports for people of all abilities and ages, and ‘Aware,' which supports people affected by depression and bipolar disorder.  Aidan's dog Harry – a tea-cup Yorkshire Terrier – is 16 years old and weighs 4 lbs!A Quote From This Episode"One of the greatest themes of my work with senior leaders - whether it was leaders from financial services, engineering, retail, or even academia - was that they wish they had led with less fear and more intentionality during their quest, which I think is a profound and fascinating finding."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook - Sapiens by HararriBook - 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by HarariBook - Principle for Dealing with the Changing World Order by DalioBook - Unleash Your Complexity Genius by Garey-Berger and CoughlinSong - What's Going On by Marvyn GayeMore About Series Co-Host, Dr. Jonathan ReamsJonathan's WebsiteBook: Maturing Leadership: How Adult Development Impacts LeadershipArticle: A Brief Overview of Developmental TheoryAbout  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are important views to be aware of. Nothing can replace your own research and exploration.About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. 

Tipperary GAA club Drom & Inch are proposing drug testing be extended from inter-county level to club level to curb the use of performance-enhancing and recreational drugs. Currently all GAA players are subject to anti-doping rules as adopted by Sport Ireland. However, few if any footballers and hurlers outside the senior inter-county scene have been tested. Andrea was joined by Tim Barry, Chairman of Rathdowney-Erril GAA in Laois, Sharon, who works with those in addiction treatment and other listeners to discuss...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has unveiled the Sport Ireland Campus Masterplan Vision The “ambitious” blueprint proposes a vision for the growth of the Sport Ireland Campus and it's long-term development over the next 15-20 years. Dr. Una May, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland joined Shane this morning to explain the plans.

Get out and exercise this winter! That is the message today from Sport Ireland and the government as they launch their Winter Initiative. The scheme will see over 700 events and activities planned by national sports governing bodies encouraging people to get out and exercise over the cold months. Jack Chambers Minster of State for Sport and The Gaeltacht joined Vincent this morning on the show.

The second in a series of gender leadership podcasts features Hayley Harrison, who has coached in Ireland for over 25 years. Based at the University of Limerick, Harrison works for Sport Ireland as a Coach Development and Education Officer, responsible for coach development programmes and high-performance coach support programmes. She is probably best known for coaching Irish 400m hurdler Thomas Barr, who has competed at European, world and Olympic level, winning bronze at the 2018 European Championships in Berlin. The podcasts are presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview a number of coaches involved with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, either as a team coach or a personal coach.

This week my guest is Daragh Sheridan, Daragh was a previous guest and someone I have looked up to as a source of knowledge over the last few years.He has recently moved back to Ireland with his family, to take up a position as Head of High Performance Coach Development at IRFU.Prior to that he was Head of capability and expertise at Sport Ireland and more recently Manager of High Performance Coaching at HPSNZ, while he is lost to New Zealand in the short term I get the sense it wont be the last we see of him in this country. In this chat I try to dig in to some of the core roles and competencies of a high performance coach and get a sense from Daragh where this space is heading. I love his people first attitude and I hope you get a lot out of this chat.

The European Week of Sport 2022 takes place this month and will be a unique celebration aimed at promoting physical activity in people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels It's all in association w/ Sport Ireland, who are calling on you and your family to get out and #BeActive between the 23rd - 30th of September... For more information - and to find an event near you - go to sportireland.ie/europeanweekofsport Among the ambassadors for the project is David Gillick, who has been speaking to Richie McCormack

Una May, Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, discusses the resignation of IABA's chairperson and CEO last night.

€25 million has been announced by Sport Ireland in funding for sporting bodies around the country, however 4 key objectives have been set out alongside it, one of which states sporting boards must hit 40% female representation by 2023. Jack Chambers joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The government and Sport Ireland have announced a number of new criteria that sports bodies must meet to qualify for state funding. National Governing Bodies will have to achieve a minimum of 40% female representation on their Boards while there will be increased rules around governance and Diversity and Inclusion. Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers spoke to Aideen on the show this morning.

Justin speaks to Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead at Sport Ireland, about the reason girls are more likely drop out of sport.

Sport Ireland is to launch €2million ‘Sport for all' fund for Clubs to support disability-specific activities in sports clubs. The total funding package of €4m aims to break down barriers to participation Jack Chambers, Minister of State for Sport and The Gaeltacht spoke to Newstalk Breakfast ahead of the funding launch.

Kevin Walsh and Sean O'Sullivan start our All-Ireland Final build-up after yesterday's Croke Park classic; Bernard Jackman previews Ireland's match against the Maori All Blacks; the I.A.B.A rejects reforms and takes a funding cut from Sport Ireland, and in tennis Conor Niland looks back on the final weekend of Wimbledon! Game On.

The weekly show talking about the game's talking points and those at the centre of Irish sport. Schedule: 0:00 Máire O'Callaghan (Cork senior football captain) 11:30 Maggie Farrelly (Leading LGFA & GAA referee) 23:00 Ellen Walhse (our very special guest - Irish Olympian & World Silver medalist) At the launch of Supervalu's #CommunityIncludesEveryone, Cork senior football captain Máire O'Callaghan joined us for a chat about diversity, Mourneabbey, Shane Ronayne, Waterford, Munster championship and Cork's ambitions. Leading LGFA & GAA referee Maggie Farrelly has made massive strides in the men's game so far and chats about her career, new opportunities, a busy period ahead, and gives us some insight into differences between the men's and women's games. And then our very special guest is Irish Olympian and World swimming silver medalist Ellen Walshe who is becoming a serious player on the international scence. And the launch of Sport Ireland's new Pop-Up pool, whe chat Olympics, Tennessee, Paris, records, ambitions and camogie in Faughs :) Click HERE for THE CURTAIN RAISER and unlimited access to all our shows on Patreon == THE CURTAIN RAISER broadcasts every Friday on sportsdaz.ie Theme Song (c) josephmcdade.com/music For differences between men's and ladies football, click HERE #SportsDaz

Anxiety or fear of experiencing discrimination are the biggest barriers preventing people from ethnic minorities and the LGBTI community getting involved in sport. That's according to new research from Sport Ireland, which is today launching its new diversity and inclusion policy.  Minister of State for Sport, Jack Chambers joined Kieran to discuss what needs to be done to diversify sport. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Two-thirds of referees quit within two years due to abuse they receive. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Aidan Fitzmaurice, Sports Journalist in the Irish Independent, Dr Olivia Hurley, Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at IADT and Accredited Sport Psychologist with Sport Ireland, and Harry McCann, student journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.