28th October, 2025
Sport NI and Ulster University have come together to support performance pathway coaches through the ‘Coaching Collective’. The ‘Coaching Collective’ formed due to a need from the sporting sector to support coaches who don’t have access or only have limited development and learning opportunities. Each meeting will provide these learning and discussion opportunities for coaches operating…Continue reading this article →
27th October, 2025
Olympic Gold Medallist Hannah Scott believes sport has shaped everything in her life, in and out of the boat. The Coleraine rower won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and claimed a silver medal at this years World Championships. Scott, who represents Great Britain, is only the second woman from Northern Ireland to win an…Continue reading this article →
22nd October, 2025
Derrylaughan Kevin Barrys GAC had a debut season to remember for its new women and girls football teams. In February 2025, the club launched its first Ladies Gaelic Football programme, welcoming women and girls from age 3+ thanks to National Lottery funding through Sport NI’s Creating Opportunities programme. Through Creating Opportunities, Derrylaughan GAC raised £5,000…Continue reading this article →
14th October, 2025
It’s Good Relations Week and this year’s theme is ‘Connect’, highlighting how communities across Northern Ireland can come together to build understanding, respect, and unity. We are proud to shine a spotlight on Inspired Talents FC, a football club whose mission perfectly embodies the power of connection through sport. Their work is a reflection on how…Continue reading this article →
13th October, 2025
Olympic gold medalist Hannah Scott went back to her roots to discover the impact of the Olympic Medallist Fund. Hannah claimed gold at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the Quadruple Sculls and went home to Bann Rowing Club after being awarded £20,000 through the fund, thanks to funding from the Department for Communities. She…Continue reading this article →
6th October, 2025
Over 100 attendees gathered in Cookstown for the first Officials Learning Event organised by the Northern Ireland Officials Forum. The Northern Ireland Officials Forum is made up of nine governing bodies and Sport NI to discuss opportunities, share learnings and challenges in the world of officiating. The learning event featured a range of guest speakers,…Continue reading this article →
6th October, 2025
Following the publication of the Safe Sport report in June, UK Sport and the Home Country Sports Councils are pleased to communicate further steps with the work. As the project enters its second phase, Neil Cooper and Nick Pink have been appointed as Project Director and Project Chair respectively. These two roles will be central…Continue reading this article →
1st October, 2025
Five sporting leads in local sport have attended the 2nd workshop of the 2025-27 Home Nations Coaching Leaders Programme. The Programme, which is a collaboration between Sport Northern Ireland, sportscotland and Sport Wales, is designed to help the sporting leads ensure that coaching within their respective sports meets the needs of participants and helps to reduce…Continue reading this article →
16th September, 2025
The impact of the Paris 2024 Olympics will continue to be felt across Northern Ireland with the launch of the Olympic Legacy Fund. The £1million investment will modernise facilities and equipment at local clubs and community groups as part of a lasting legacy in honour of our athletes at the Paris Olympics. Communities Minister Gordon…Continue reading this article →
12th September, 2025
Sport NI has launched a public consultation on the new System Partners Investment – NGB Programme (2026–2031), which will replace the current funding model for Governing Bodies of Sport. The programme focuses on two strands: Participation – building stronger, more inclusive pathways that attract and retain participants. Performance – strengthening athlete pathways and performance systems…Continue reading this article →
