Links

Useful links

Charities
Federation of Irish Sport	The Independent Voice of Voluntary Sport in Ireland
Irish Heart Foundation	The Irish Heart Foundation is Ireland's only national charity for heart health and is working to reduce premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke.
Leisure Organisations
Walk Ireland	Waymarked Ways of Ireland
National Trails Day	From walking, mountain biking, a casual stroll or a vigorous hike, National Trails Day will see events being organised around the country, to create an awareness of the trail network that is provided by many organisations free for all to enjoy.
National Bodies
Irish Sports Council	The Irish Sports Council’s mission, in partnership with our promoting Department, is: ‘To plan, lead and coordinate the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland’
Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism	The Department was formed in June 2002 and its mission is "to contribute to the economic, social and cultural progress of Irish society and the enrichment of its quality of life through promoting sustainable tourism; encouraging excellence in sporting and
Irish Institute of Sport	The Irish Institute of Sport was established in July 2006, following a key recommendation from the Athens Review, with the vision of world leading service provision to elite Irish athletes
National Coaching and Training Centre	The Mission of the NCTC is "To Educate & Support Coaches and provide services to players and athletes in the context of the Irish Sports Council Policies".
National Sports Campus Development Authority	The National Sports Campus Development Authority was established on 1 January 2007 by Mr John O’Donoghue TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. NSCDA is responsible for the development, management and operation of a national sports campus at Abbotstown
Women in Sport	The Women in Sport initiative is aimed at promoting increased participation of women of all ages in sport, and is supported by the Irish Sports Council.
Age & Opportunity	Age & Opportunity is the Irish national organisation working to promote greater participation by older people in society
CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre	The CARA Centre is a National Resource Centre aimed at coordinating, facilitating and advocating for the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport, physical activity and physical education.
Olympic
Olympic Council of Ireland	The Olympic Council of Ireland will foster the development of the Olympic Movement and its ideals in Ireland.
Paralympic Council of Ireland	Background information on PCI and its preparation of Irish athletes for competition at Paralympic Games.
Special Olympics Ireland	A year round sports training and competition programme for people with a learning disability