Research

Sport Ireland conducts research into many areas of sport and physical activity. The main body of research produced by Sport Ireland is the Irish Sports Monitor.

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Adult Participation

Research and reports on Irish adults around national, regional, gender, disability, older people and sport specific areas.

CSPPA 2018

Children Participation

Research and reports on Irish children around national, regional, gender, disability and sport specific areas

Front cover of Sport Ireland's Research Strategy

Sport Ireland Research Strategy 2021-2027

Sets out the role of research in supporting Sport Ireland

CSPPA 2018 research booklet

Research Grants Scheme

The Research Grants Scheme is a funding scheme to support research endeavors for the Irish sports sector.

SDG, Sustainable Development

Mapping the Contribution of Irish Sport to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Maggie Farrelly LGFA referee

Women in Officiating Research

Findings of the online officiating survey which exclusively targeted active and inactive women officials across all sports on the island of Ireland.

NSP 2018-2027

Policy Research

Strategies and reports related to national level policy.

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Value of Sport

Research and reports concerning economic and social values of sport.

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Research by Other Units

What research is being done across Sport Ireland?

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Covid-19

Covid-19 Research

Research on the sport and physical activity participation rate of Irish people during the Covid-19 pandemic

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