28th August, 2025
Sport has changed the life of Open Water Swimmer Mary O’Hagan who has overcome chronic pain to completing an English Channel relay. Mary is an ambassador of the Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong campaign which aims to remove the barriers that stop women from getting involved in sport and physical activity. Through the campaign we…Continue reading this article →
27th August, 2025
When Claire Boles stepped onto the rugby pitch at the 2024 Paris Olympics representing Ireland, she carried with her the dreams of every young girl who has ever picked up a rugby ball in County Fermanagh. Her journey began at Enniskillen RFC – a club that has become synonymous with developing world-class female rugby talent…Continue reading this article →
20th August, 2025
Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong: Conor Hamilton on how men can champion women in sport In the sporting world, visibility and representation matter more than ever. Conor Hamilton, Digital Communications Officer for Ulster Camogie is using his voice and digital expertise to champion women in sport and amplify the importance of supporting women and girls…Continue reading this article →
12th August, 2025
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has taken to the water to launch a new campaign to encourage people to ‘Move More, Live Better’. Speaking after a kayaking session at Erne Paddlers Club in Enniskillen, Minister Lyons said: “Taking the first steps to get active can sometimes feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. “We have developed…Continue reading this article →
29th July, 2025
Sport NI is to carry out a Strategic Review of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre (TNOC) and the body’s overall role in the outdoors sector. TNOC, outside Newcastle County Down, has been closed since its forest trails, trees and outdoor facilities were seriously damaged by Storm Eowyn earlier this year. Significant expenditure would be required to…Continue reading this article →
10th July, 2025
Ambassador – Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong At just 20 years old, Anna Pim has already made a remarkable impact in the world of sport — not just as a talented hockey player who has captained Ulster and Ireland at U18, but as a passionate advocate for equality, inclusion, and visibility for women and girls…Continue reading this article →
26th June, 2025
SAPCA and Sport Northern Ireland have partnered to host a special, one-day conference which will take place on Wednesday 3 September 2025 at Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort. The event – Promoting Excellence in Sports Facilities – provides an opportunity for sports facility stakeholders to engage and discuss the issues around the provision of fit-for-purpose sports facilities in Northern…Continue reading this article →
24th June, 2025
The five UK Sports Councils are unified by a commitment to the wellbeing, enjoyment and fulfilment of every person involved in sport. With that in mind, the five bodies are empowering the sector to redesign sport to be safer for everyone in response to the Safe Sport Report. Led by sport and for sport, the…Continue reading this article →
19th June, 2025
Myrtle Hanna has covered every blade of grass in the Mournes and beyond. The 82-year-old is an inspirational example of lifelong participation in sport and embodies our women in sport campaign, Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong. The campaign aims to break down the barriers currently preventing women and girls from participating in sport and physical…Continue reading this article →
18th June, 2025
Sport NI congratulates the recipients within our sporting community who have been recognised in the 2025 Kings Birthdays Honours List. Five people from Northern Ireland received honours with Terence Pateman being named an OBE for services to grassroots sport and community relations. Terence has served across seven decades for the Northern Ireland Amateur League as…Continue reading this article →
