26th March, 2026
Sport NI wholeheartedly supports comments made by the First and Deputy First Ministers on the horrific rates of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. Rebecca Hope, Interim Director of Sport at Sport NI said: “The increasing rates of violence against women and girls are truly shocking. All women and girls have the right…Continue reading this article →
26th March, 2026
From refusing to compete at sports day to becoming one of Ireland’s top track and field performers. Part time teacher and Heptathlete Anna McCauley’s sport story has been a journey alongside her Mum and current coach, Maureen. The Sport NI Athlete Award recipient, funded by the National Lottery, has scored a consideration standard for the…Continue reading this article →
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 →
