Student Sport Ireland

🏋️‍♀️ Applications are now open for the Women in Sport Community Coach Academy 2026!

📅 26–28 June 2026
📍 Ursuline College, Sligo
💰 €350 / €175 Student Rate
🏠 Accommodation Grant Available

Gain your Weightlifting Ireland Fundamental Coach (Level 1) qualification, Safeguarding 1 certification, mentorship, and the skills needed to grow weightlifting opportunities in your local community.

Whether you’re looking to start your coaching journey or support the development of women and girls in sport, this academy provides the knowledge, confidence, and support to make an impact.

For more information, visit weightliftingireland.com or email [email protected]

We're delighted to announce that applications for the Student Adventure Club Training Fund is now open.

This fund is designed to support adventure sport clubs across our member institutions by providing financial assistance for training and development opportunities with the aim of enhancing safety, leadership, and club sustainability.

If your club is looking to upskill members and strengthen its capacity, now is the time to apply.

🔗 Visit our the link below for full details, eligibility criteria, and application information. Applications close soon!

https://studentsport.ie/applications-now-open-adventure-sport-club-training-fund/

Celebrating the very best of student sport 🏆👏

Congratulations to all eight winners recognised at the 2026 SSI Sport Awards in Athlone last night. From outstanding athletes and teams to inspiring leaders and events, the night showcased the incredible talent across college and university sport in Ireland.

We are proud to officially announce the shortlisted nominees for the SSI Sport Awards 2026 🏆✨

The winners will be announced on Thursday night, 21st May at our SSI Sports Awards Ceremony, where we look forward to celebrating the incredible achievements and successes of all nominees.

Congratulations again to everyone shortlisted, and best of luck! 🎉

SSI Golf League Finals ⛳️🔥
Bunclody | April 16th

A brilliant end to the Student Sport Ireland Golf League 👏
Well done to all teams for making it such a competitive and enjoyable league throughout!

🏆 University College Dublin – Category A Winners
🏆 Trinity College Dublin – Category B Winners

And just like that the nominations are closed for the 2026 Student Sport Ireland Awards. Make sure to keep an eye on out for the shortlisted nominee, who we'll be releasing over the next few weeks.

🚨 Student Sport Ireland Opportunities Now Open 🚨

Want to build your leadership skills, gain experience in sport, and make an impact? Student Sport Ireland has opened applications for three fantastic programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year:

1. 🏆 SSI Student Ambassador
Become a leader in shaping the future of student sport at university and nationally. A brilliant opportunity to represent your institution, build your profile, and make a difference.

⏰ Deadline: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 5pm

2. 💡 SSI Student Activators
Develop as a leader in sport, help deliver participation programmes and events, and gain valuable experience supporting student sport.

⏰ Deadline: Friday 15th May 2026 at 5pm

3. 👟 SSI Women’s Student Coaching Academy (WSCA)
A fantastic programme for female students looking to develop as sports coaches with support, qualifications, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

⏰ Deadline: Friday 29th May 2026 at 5pm

Don’t miss your chance to get involved, grow your skills, and be part of the future of student sport 🙌

Huge day yesterday at the Student Sport Ireland / Tennis Ireland Inaugural Finals Day 🎾

A brilliant day of tennis to round off the first ever league season, with the top teams in Division 1 and Division 2 battling it out in South Dublin.

UCD claimed the Division 1 title with a 3-1 win over Trinity College Dublin, while Dublin City University 2 were crowned Division 2 champions with a commanding 5-0 win over University College Cork 👏

Huge thanks to Tennis Ireland for all of their help and support, to Michael for all of the racket stringing, and to Lansdowne for hosting us!

Hopefully the first of many Finals Days to come 🙌

Huge day yesterday at the Student Sport Ireland / Tennis Ireland Inaugural Finals Day 🎾

A brilliant day of tennis to round off the first ever league season, with the top teams in Division 1 and Division 2 battling it out in South Dublin.

UCD claimed the Division 1 title with a 3-1 win over Trinity College Dublin, while Dublin City University 2 were crowned Division 2 champions with a commanding 5-0 win over University College Cork 👏

Huge thanks to Tennis Ireland for all of their help and support, to for providing stringing , and to Lansdowne for hosting us!

Hopefully the first of many Finals Days to come 🙌