On april 12th last the ulster society of rugby football referees voted for their choice of best hospitality club of the year. Their choice for the award this year was donegals own minor club Tir Chonaill rfc. Its a huge award for the club who have only been in the league 3 seasons now and […]
The A29 Spar & Solo Service Station wins the Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Retailer Award for “Best Forecourt” in their class! 2013-best-ni-forecourt-awardCommenting on this award Johnny Finch said that everybody at the A29 and within the larger Solo Retailing family were over the moon about the achievement. There has been a lot of time and effort […]
Barrett wins IRPA Try of the Year award 2013Beauden Barrett’s spectacular score against France in Christchurch on June 15, 2013 has been named as the International Rugby Players’ Association’s (IRPA) Try of the Year 2013. The talented back, who came on as a replacement in that match, becomes the first New Zealander to win the […]
Image credit: Brian Thompson / Press Eye Ltd. Newforge Taggers coach Sam McBurney was named as BBC Sport NI’s Unsung Hero for 2013 on Wednesday night. Sam, who also acts as a Club Community Rugby Officer for Malone RFC, was halied for his commitment and dedication towards giving young people with learning difficulties an opportunity […]
Jetric have confirmed Dr. John Kelly from Fingerprint Learning (www.brainfitplan.com/about/) will be presenting on the forthcoming Institute of Leadership & Management in Sport course. John will provide a fascinating insight into how the brain learns and functions in the sporting environment. This will be of huge benefit for managers, coaches, teachers and players/ athletes. Places […]
ILM LEVEL THREE AWARD: SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Belfast Dates: November: 6th, 13th, 20th & December: 4th, 11th, 18th Location: NICVA Conference Centre, Belfast BT15 2GB [youtube hBF7xiXmg1M] 1. What is this course? This course in Sports Leadership and Management is a unique course designed on specific research, case studies and tutor experience. Sport has […]
The IRFU (Ulster Branch) is among seven sporting organisations who have received awards from Sport Northern Ireland for their commitment to tackling inequality. The Branch are joined by Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland, Cricket Ireland, Northern Ireland Sports Forum, Irish Football Association, Ulster Hockey Union, and Disability Sports Northern Ireland have all achieved foundation level in […]