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23rd October 2020

Update from Sport Ireland regarding Level 5 restrictions.

Ireland is now at Level 5 of the Framework for Restrictive Measures. Level 5 is expected to be in place...

21st October 2020

Statement regarding Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions for gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools- Ireland Active

The government on Monday announced that from midnight today that Level 5 restrictions will come into place in Ireland. This announcement has significant...

19th October 2020

Level 5 restrictions closes Leisure Centres, Gyms and Swimming Pools

The Government has announced (19.10.20) a move to Level 5 of the Living with Covid-19 Framework which will mean gyms,...

19th October 2020

COVID-19 Swimming Pool Grant Launched and Open for Applicants Today

Ireland Active has today opened applications for the COVID-19 swimming pool grant scheme made available to facilities that have been...

29th September 2020

IRELAND ACTIVE’S PRE-BUDGET 2021 SUBMISSION CALLS FOR TAX RELIEF, VAT RATE REDUCTION AND GRANTS TO ENSURE SURVIVAL OF LEISURE, HEALTH & FITNESS SECTOR

Ireland Active is proposing a number of incentives to include an Employee Exercise Scheme Read Full submission here SEPTEMBER 29th,...

18th September 2020

Update Regarding Government Medium-term Plan re COVID-19- Level 2 & 3

Ireland is moving from a short-term emergency response approach to a medium-term approach to managing risk and repairing the damage...

3rd September 2020

AIDAN O’MAHONY AND SENE NAOUPU LAUNCH IRELAND ACTIVE’S FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL FITNESS DAY

SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2020: Ireland Active ambassadors, Sene Naoupu and Aidan O’Mahony, were on hand at the Sport Ireland National Indoor...

20th August 2020

Update on government guidance- practical implications for sport and fitness- 20th August

We have this evening (20th August) received further clarification from Sport Ireland regarding the practical implications of the measures announced...

18th August 2020

New Government restrictions- 18th August

The Government on 18th August announced new measures aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 in Ireland. These measures will...

11th August 2020

OVER 50 LEISURE CENTRES, SWIMMING POOLS AND GYMS CLOSED DUE TO NEW RESTRICTIONS IN KILDARE, LAOIS AND OFFALY- INDUSTRY BODY CALLS FOR SPECIAL SUPPORTS

Ireland Active, the industry body for the leisure, health and fitness sector has today asked for special supports for businesses...

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