26th June, 2022
Sport NI Chief Executive, Antoinette McKeown said: “The public outpouring of grief we witnessed today at the funeral of Damian Casey is testament of the impact he had on his sport, and his community. “The tributes from across the island of Ireland since Damian’s tragic death, show just how loved and respected he was on…Continue reading this article →
23rd June, 2022
“We often feel helpless when we learn of the latest horrific incident of violence against a woman or girl from the news. We are left with questions on how we can bring about a meaningful, cultural change that will keep our female family and friends safe from harm. “Speaking out on ending violence against women…Continue reading this article →
14th June, 2022
When we think of sport we tend to think of younger people at the peak of their physical fitness playing football, rugby or Gaelic, but sport can, and should be, a lifelong activity. A shining example of the power of sport for all ages is Chair of Sport NI George Lucas, who at the age…Continue reading this article →
10th June, 2022
Sport NI Chief Executive, Antoinette McKeown said: “Billy Bingham will be remembered as one of NI’s true sporting heroes and an inspiration to us all. “Northern Ireland has been to three World Cups, and Billy Bingham played an integral role on each occasion, as a player in 1958, and then as manager leading his team…Continue reading this article →
8th June, 2022
Swimming star Bethany Firth has revealed how her sporting success may not have happened if it hadn’t been for the encouragement of her PE teacher. The nine-times Paralympian medal winner credits her Longstone Special School teacher Jerome Starrs for helping her overcome her fear of water and setting her on the road to gold medal…Continue reading this article →
6th June, 2022
A new campaign called Get Wet, Stay Safe has been launched by Sport NI ahead of the expected influx of people taking to watersports during the summer. The campaign is part of a joint initiative with Swim Ireland, Swim Ulster, the RNLI and the Outdoor Partnership, with marketing support from Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland. The…Continue reading this article →
27th May, 2022
It was a special moment for many of the families gathered at the beautiful Portstewart Strand on Thursday, (May 26, 2002) as they enjoyed the sandy beach and sea for the first time together, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Mae Murray Foundation. The charity, that helps people of all ages and abilities enjoy…Continue reading this article →
26th May, 2022
Sport NI has given its full backing for local gymnasts Eamon Montgomery, Ewan McAteer and Rhys McClenaghan and the Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland, in their efforts to allow the athletes to represent Northern Ireland at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Chief Executive Antoinette McKeown said, “Northern Ireland is a place of complex identities, and the…Continue reading this article →
14th May, 2022
A mother who was just hours from death says her love of sport was vital to her remarkable physical and mental recovery. Joanne McCauley was told by doctors that if she hadn’t turned up at hospital when she did the large abscess, she didn’t know she had, would have burst, poisoning her, and endangering her…Continue reading this article →
3rd May, 2022
Belfast Marathon winner Paul Pollock has another great story to tell his growing family after his win on home turf on Sunday (May 1) nearly didn’t happen. The two-time Olympian was going to pull out of the race after his heavily pregnant partner Sophie thought baby number two was going to make an appearance on…Continue reading this article →
