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Sport Ireland plans, leads and co-ordinates the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland.
Sport Ireland's vision is one where:
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sport contributes to enhancing the quality of Irish life and everyone is encouraged and valued in sport;
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young people see sport participation as an integral and enjoyable part of their busy lives;
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individuals can develop their sporting abilities and enhance their enjoyment, limited only by their talent and commitment;
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Irish sportsmen and women achieve consistent world-class performance, fairly.
The Irish Sports Council (now Sport Ireland) was established on 1 July 1999 under the Irish Sports Council Act and is a statutory authority comprising of nine major divisions;
Anti-Doping
Coaching Ireland
Corporate Services
High Performance
Irish Institute of Sport
Local Sports Partnerships
National Governing Bodies
Organisational Development & Change
National Trails Office
Research
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