The annual search is on to celebrate and reward the dedication and commitment of the sporting volunteer. The endless enthusiasm of the volunteer allows children and adults to participate in sport at every level throughout their communities.
Minister Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Sport and Tourism recently launched the Volunteers in Sport Awards 2014 at the Aviva Stadium. The Minister was joined at the launch by John Treacy, CEO, Irish Sports Council, Olympic Gold Medallist and Chair of the Judging Panel Ronnie Delany, Fiona Coghlan, Captain, Irish Women’s Rugby team, Stephanie Roche, Peamount Utd and Republic of Ireland Women’s Football Team, Keith Fahey, St. Patrick’s Athletic and Republic of Ireland and Irish Olympic Boxer Darren O’Neill.
An initiative of the Federation of Irish Sport in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council, the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport and The Community Foundation of Ireland, the Volunteers in Sport Awards are run to honour the work of volunteers in Irish sport.
The awards are designed to recognise the contribution of the 500,000 volunteers who give so generously of their time to sport every year. Sport remains the single biggest driver of voluntary activity in Ireland.
Ten winners will be selected to receive an award from the nominations received. An Overall or Lifetime award to honour a volunteer, who has consistently given of their time for a sport, a team, or an event over many years, will also be awarded. Full details of the scheme and how to enter can be found on line at
The deadline for nominations for the 2014 Volunteers in Irish Sport Awards is
For further information, please contact:
Elaine Mooney, Federation of Irish Sport,
IAFA clubs are encouraged to nominate deserving volunteers in their organisation for these awards.
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