Student Sport Ireland invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Board Independent Non-Executive Director. Two Independent Director vacancies currently arise on the Board. Through their contributions at Board, input to company activities, and personal leadership skills, the Independent Directors will significantly influence and inform the management, governance, and strategic development of the […]
Our mixed hockey league came to a dramatic conclusion earlier this week. Four teams from various parts of the island gathered at the Sports Ireland campus to participate in the Student Sport Ireland League semi-finals, all hoping to progress to the final. The day started at 11 a.m., with the first semi-final featuring Technological University […]
The second workshop of the 2024-2025 Women’s Student Coaching Academy took place on Thursday, February 13th, at the GAA National Games Development Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Now in its fourth year, the academy continues to support over 30 female student coaches, helping them develop their skills and unlock their full coaching […]
All at Student Sport Ireland are saddened to hear of the passing of our former colleague, and dear friend Kieran Dowd. A pioneering sports administrator and a passionate advocate for student sport Kieran held senior and leadership roles at various national sports organisations over a near five decade career. Originally from Belfast Kieran was in […]
Student Sport Ireland (SSI), in conjunction with the Snowsports Association of Ireland, is pleased to announce the Irish team to compete at the 32nd FISU Winter University Games being held in Torino Italy. 3 student athletes, Elle Murphy, Ethan Bouchard, and Aidan Olsson will all be competing in various Alpine disciplines; Elle and Ethan in […]
The launch and draws for the 2025 Student Sport Ireland / Irish Rugby Football Union Men’s and Women’s 3rd level senior rugby cup competitions was held yesterday in the Aviva Stadium. This year 46 college and university rugby teams will participate in six cup competitions coordinated by Student Sport Ireland and the IRFU. Players, coaches, […]
Maynooth University Badminton Club collected this year’s Student Sport Ireland Badminton League title after some stellar performances saw them crowned winners in Baldoyle Badminton Centre recently. 7 teams made the trip to north Dublin for league finals day and the action got underway with three exciting quarter finals. Last year’s winners Trinity College Dublin got […]
On August 27th 2024, five Irish golfers led by Barry Fennelly, Manager of the Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarship at Maynooth University, travelled to Kuortane-Seinajoki in Finland to compete at the FISU World University Golf Championships 2024. The Irish men’s team placed 8th out of 15 teams, with the Irish ladies placing 11th out of 15. […]
Heading into its 4th year, Student Sport Ireland (SSI) today launches its innovative “Find Your Team” which encourages students to participate in sport and physical activity and to join a sports club on their return to campus for the commencement of the new academic year. The campaign is launched every September and coincides with International […]
The Board of Student Sport Ireland (SSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Buckley as Board Chairperson, and Ciarán Ó hIarnáin to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board is also pleased to confirm the appointment of Competitions Manager Noel Holohan to the new role of Operations Manager. The […]
