IntroductionIrish Blind Sports (IBS) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for sport and leisure activities for blind and visually impaired people in Ireland. IBS caters for the competitive and recreational needs of its members. Participation, whether for relaxation, recreation or simply overcoming personal and private challenges, enables people to improve their quality of life in a healthy, active, social and fun-filled environment. IBS is the NGB for blind and visually impaired athletes in some competitive sports and is affiliated to the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and to the Paralympic Council of Ireland (PCI). It collaborates with other bodies involved in Disability Sports, including the Irish Wheelchair Association Sport section, Cerebral Palsy Sport, the FAI, Irish Cycling and Rowing Unions, Swim Ireland etc. IBS is funded principally by the Irish Sports Council, the National Council for the Blind and from our own fundraising efforts. IBS is run by a fully elected Board of Directors. FundingCore Grant Funding - €35,787 High Performance Funding - N/A Direct Athlete Investment Funding - N/A Women in Sport Funding - N/A
Contact DetailsIrish Blind Sports Chairman - Michael Clarke Public Contact - Michael Clarke Website - www.ibsports.ie
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