Awards to recognise the contribution of the 450,000 people who ensure sport in Ireland happens each week

• EBS, the Mortgage Masters to sponsor awards as part of a wider campaign celebrating the role of the volunteer;
• 37.2 million hours of volunteering across Ireland’s 14,000+ sports clubs and associations each year;
• An overall winner from each county will be selected as well as one national “team of volunteers” award and a ‘Lifetime’ award;
• Closing date for nominations is Friday, 27 September

Today, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD officially launched the 2019 Volunteer in Sports Awards, alongside Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O’Connor.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) are please to invite Expressions of Interest for Round 3 of the Healthy Ireland Fund.

The Healthy Ireland Fund is supported by the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025 is the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of Ireland over the coming generation.

 The aim of this funding is to support local and national organisations to deliver actions that will improve health and wellbeing in line with Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025.

Tír na nÓg Charity Fundraisers present their inaugural KIDS4KIDS Challenge .

The event brings together children (over the age of 8), families, schools and groups for a first of its kind hiking challenge. Participants will embark on a journey of either 8km or 13km over the beautiful Dublin Mountains. No previous experience is necessary just grab your waterproof clothing, suitably warm clothes,runners or hiking boots and a packed lunch and join us for a great cause.

For further information check out our Facebook page Tír na NÓg Fundraisers or view our website kids4kids

This years chosen charity is Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.