Meet Breda Dick #Sportmaker Coach

Breda Dick has been a force in the world of basketball, from playing at the highest levels in Dublin to representing internationally until she was 28, her passion for the game has never wavered. But when her playing days ended, she found a new love…coaching. Breda said: ”Once I started coaching, I couldn’t believe how…Continue reading this article →

Sport NI Sports Institute reflections on Paris

Two members of the Sport NI Sports Institute have shared their experiences of working with elite athletes at the Olympics and Paralympics.   Sinead Chambers and David Lasini joined Curious Coaching host Michael Cooke to discuss their experiences from Paris 2024 working in high performance environments.   Sinead was a HQ Physio, supporting National Governing Body physiotherapists,…Continue reading this article →

Temporary closure of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre

Following Storm Eowyn we have taken the decision to temporarily close the centre to staff and visitors until Monday 10 February 2025 while we make the site safe again. We apologise for any inconvenience and will be in touch if you have a booking in place. You can contact the team at admin@tollymore.com

Meet Peggy Magee #SportMaker Coach

Meet Peggy Magee, the heart and soul of Portaferry Judo Club! Since founding the club in 2018, Peggy has been on a mission to give back to the sport that shaped her life. Her dedication isn’t just about teaching judo, it’s about instilling respect, honesty, and integrity, giving her participants skills that go far beyond…Continue reading this article →

£500,000 boost for local sport in three communities

Three schools are set to benefit from £500,000 of Sport NI funding through the Your School Your Club initiative. Made possible thanks to funding from the Department for Communities (DfC), the unique programme opens up the school sports estate for community and club use to enhance community access to sport through improved school facilities. Communities…Continue reading this article →

Get Going, Get Rowing gets Children moving across Northern Ireland.

Get Going, Get Rowing is providing school children across Northern Ireland the opportunity to take part in sport.  The Sport NI Sports Systems Investment, made possible by National Lottery Players, has provided funds to purchase new rowing machines to expand the programme into Northern Ireland and ensure more children get the chance to try out…Continue reading this article →

Work begins on the extensive upgrade plans for the Melvin Sports Complex

Work has begun on the extensive upgrade plans for the Melvin Sports Complex after Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, performed the formal sod turning at the site this week. The £3.2m upgrade works at the site will include a dedicated boxing facility and a multi-use three court sports hall…Continue reading this article →