Student Sport Ireland invite applications for the full-time permanent pensionable role of Administrator. The role offers individuals interested in pursuing a career in sports administration a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic national representative organisation with an extensive national and international network. The successful applicant will play a central role in the administration and […]

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 […]

Student Sport Ireland wishes Team Ireland the very best of luck over the next couple of weeks, as they participate in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The Games will run from August 28th to September 8th and will yet again showcase Irish college students wearing the green jersey. This year, there are 3 current students […]

Student Sport Ireland would like to wish everyone involved with Team Ireland the best of luck over the next couple of weeks, as they participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. With it being 100 years since Ireland first had athletes represent our country at the Olympic Games, there is a rich tradition of […]

Trinity College Dublin Sport invites applications for two internship roles; Sport and Physical Activity Intern and Strength and Conditioning Intern. The range and diversity of sporting opportunities available to Trinity students is a key part of campus life and represents an integral part of the student experience in college. The intern will help to increase […]

Team Ireland travelled to Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, to compete at the FISU World University Rugby 7s Championships 2024 from June 8th-10th. This was the first time Ireland was represented at the FISU Rugby 7s championships, with the players finding the opportunity beneficial, enjoyable and an important part of their rugby pathway. The team was drawn in […]

A crew of 6 sailors from University College Cork, under skipper Mícheál Ó’ Súilleabháin, took to the waters in Desenzano del Garda in Italy from June 6th-10th to compete at the FISU World University Sailing Championships 2024. Mícheál’s teammates included Michael Carroll, Jack O’Sullivan, Lellie Collins, Mia Murphy and Sally O’Flynn and the team was […]

Student Sport Ireland congratulates the 8 award-winners of this year’s SSI National Student Awards. Mark Smyth, of Dublin City University Athletics Club and Raheny Shamrock AC, was awarded Sportsperson of the Year 2023-24. Mark is completing his master’s degree in Emerging Media, while smashing records in the 200m. He is the current National Outdoor 200m […]