20th March, 2026
Sport NI has announced the introduction of a new pilot Adult Safeguarding Service in partnership with Volunteer Now, further strengthening its commitment to safe sport across Northern Ireland. The new pilot service has been developed to address a gap in safeguarding provision for adults within the sporting sector and will run until March 2027. It will provide advice, guidance and practical support to sports clubs, governing bodies and…Continue reading this article →
19th March, 2026
Olympics, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, European Championships, all before you are 18. That’s the story of Grace Davison. The recently turned 18-year-old has spent the last ten years dedicating her life to becoming a swimmer and before she could drive, she could call herself an Olympian. The Sport NI Athlete Award recipient has a fascinating…Continue reading this article →
18th March, 2026
Kate O’Connor discusses her World Athletics Championships silver medal in Part Two of her look back over an incredible 2025. The Newry-born heptathlete finishes her conversation with Sport NI Athlete Stories host, Hugh Campbell, by detailing the turbulent circumstances around her biggest medal to date. After having already won three medals, Kate was in contention…Continue reading this article →
15th March, 2026
We caught up with swimming legend Bethany Firth to find out more about her experience of coming back to sport after having a baby. Bethany is well known for being one of our most distinguished athletes. In the pool she is a multiple Paralympic champion and out of the water, Bethany has become a Mummy.…Continue reading this article →
6th March, 2026
“It was absolutely insane; I put in so much work!” The moment Kate O’Connor won a world silver medal in heptathlon meant everything to her after all her hard work and training. “Wow. What a cool place that my sport has taken me!” Effie O’Neill on whitewater kayaking in the Durance Gorge of the French…Continue reading this article →
4th March, 2026
Kate O’Connor opens up about her incredible 2025 on the latest episode of Sport NI Athlete Stories. The Newry born competitor won four medals in an astonishing year which saw her win gold at the World University Games (heptathlon), silver at the World Athletics Championships (heptathlon), silver at the World Indoor Championships (pentathlon) and bronze…Continue reading this article →
25th February, 2026
Every movement matters to Ewan McAteer with perfection being the only acceptable outcome. This attention to detail might be the reason for how gymnastics and dentistry come together in a unique combination. Sport NI Athlete Award recipient McAteer is an all-rounder in Gymnastics which consists of competing on floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars…Continue reading this article →
19th February, 2026
Sport NI Athlete Stories delves into the careers of some of Northern Ireland’s top sportspeople with guests sharing their experiences and insights into performing at the very top of their sports. Through this new podcast series we hope to support and inspire athletes across all sports. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music as well as watch…Continue reading this article →
16th February, 2026
Hannah Crymble aims to lift the weight of the world in more ways than one. Crymble spends her professional life at the Belfast Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital and in her personal life, is the British 63kg Champion in weightlifting. A combination that involves fighting battles on a daily basis. 2025 was a year…Continue reading this article →
3rd February, 2026
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an increased investment of £3 million for the innovative Your School Your Club programme. Your School Your Club (YSYC) is a Department for Communities funded initiative, delivered in partnership between Sport NI and the Education Authority, that opens up school sports facilities for use by local communities and sports…Continue reading this article →
