Sport and Leisure

Public Library Services
An outline of the services offered by the public library service and membership requirements

Regulation of public swimming pools in Ireland
This document discusses the bodies responsible for regulating public and private swimming pools in Ireland.

White Flag recreational facilities in Ireland
The White Flag for Leisure Facilities is a hygiene/environmental award for swimming pools, sports halls, gymnasiums and other indoor leisure facilities.

Blue Flag beaches and marinas in Ireland
The "Blue Flag" is an international award made to beaches and marinas that demonstrate high environmental standards and good sanitary and safety facilities

Walking and rambling in Ireland
This document discusses the legal situation regarding walking or rambling across privately owned land in Ireland and provides information on walking trails in Ireland.

Licensing of boats and watercraft in Ireland
This document sets out the regulations governing the use of boats and watercraft in Ireland.

Fishing Licences and Permits
State fishing licences and fishing permits are required if you wish to take part in some types of angling in Ireland. Find out how and where to apply for a licence.

Deer hunting licences
Deer in Ireland are a protected species and it is against the law to shoot them without a licence. Find out to apply for a licence and restrictions that are in place.

Sport for blind and visually impaired people
Irish Blind Sports is an organisation set up to encourage the participation in sport at all levels of blind and visually impaired people.

Go for Life programme
The Go for Life programme, is Ireland's national programme aimed at increasing the level of participation by older people in sport and physical activity.