Olympic Handball Ireland

Olympic Handball Ireland Development and Promotion of Olympic Handball in Ireland.

Olympic handball is a fast, dynamic indoor sport that is played by over 15 million people in 160 countries and is one of the fastest growing sport in the world. The Irish Olympic Handball Association is the national governing body for the sport of handball in Ireland, they promote organise and develop the sport across the country. The IOHA run the Men's and Women's senior league with 8 men's senio

r teams based all around Ireland competing and 4 ladies teams competing in the 2013/2014 campaign. The IOHA main goal is to develop the sport in Ireland for people to be a wear that the sports exists and to educate them on the sport to increase the number of people particapating.

Swipe to meet some of the special guests joining us for our 50th anniversary celebration!🇪🇺 Jean BrihaultHonorary Presid...
28/08/2026

Swipe to meet some of the special guests joining us for our 50th anniversary celebration!

🇪🇺 Jean Brihault

Honorary President of the European Handball Federation and former EHF President, Jean Brihault has played a significant role in the development of European handball over many years.

🤾 Michael Wiederer

President of the European Handball Federation, Michael Wiederer has been at the heart of European handball for decades, helping shape and grow the sport across the continent.

We’re honoured to welcome two incredible figures from European Handball Federation leadership to Dublin as we celebrate 50 years of Olympic Handball Ireland.

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Interested in becoming a handball referee or official?Olympic Handball Ireland is gathering interest for our upcoming Re...
27/08/2026

Interested in becoming a handball referee or official?

Olympic Handball Ireland is gathering interest for our upcoming Refereeing & Officials Course, ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Whether you’re looking to get involved for the first time or take the next step in your handball journey, this is your chance to learn the skills you need to officiate the game.

📅 26 & 27 September 2026
📍 Dublin. Venue & times TBC
💶 Course fee: €50

Interested? Complete our expression of interest form and we’ll be in touch shortly with full details and a registration link.

👉 Express your interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/641c8u6XvE

25/08/2026

Every great story has a beginning. For Olympic Handball in Ireland, that story began with a group of school kids in Tallaght, and one PE teacher who helped spark something that would grow for generations.

50 years of memories, people and moments.

Join us in celebrating 50 years this October.

Limited tickets available: olympichandball.org/page/261

🎤 Meet your host for Olympic Handball Ireland’s 50th Anniversary Celebration: Chris O’Reilly!A famous face within the Ha...
21/08/2026

🎤 Meet your host for Olympic Handball Ireland’s 50th Anniversary Celebration: Chris O’Reilly!

A famous face within the Handball community, Chris’ contribution to the sport is well established, with a 20+ year history.

Ex-professional player, ex-Ireland International player, journalist, producer and co-host of the popular Handball Hour podcast, Chris now brings Handball to audiences across the world as the official commentator for EHF’s English-language broadcasts.

From our People Recognition Awards and special guests to a few surprises along the way, it’s shaping up to be a night to remember.

📍 The Gibson Hotel, Dublin
📅 Saturday 17 October

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Beach handball is for EVERYONE 🔥This summer, we hit the sand with Meath Local Sports Partnership for three brilliant Bea...
17/08/2026

Beach handball is for EVERYONE 🔥

This summer, we hit the sand with Meath Local Sports Partnership for three brilliant Beach Sports events:

🤾 Teens 13–17
🤾 Children 8–12
🤾 Adults 50+

Coach Lumi was there representing Olympic Handball Ireland, getting each group moving, playing and experiencing beach handball for themselves.

Thanks to Meath Sports Partnership for having us back!

One more club is joining our handball community in Dublin!We're delighted to welcome Phoenix Handball Club, a new Olympi...
06/08/2026

One more club is joining our handball community in Dublin!

We're delighted to welcome Phoenix Handball Club, a new Olympic handball club that will be training in Corduff Sports Centre over the summer.

📍 Corduff Sports Centre, Blackcourt Road, Corduff
📅 Mondays | 8PM-10PM
🆓 FREE during the summer!

Follow them for more information about training: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixhandball/

05/08/2026

Have you been affected by an ACL injury?
If so, Sarah, founder of Her ACL Journey, wants your help!

Sarah is gathering personal stories from athletes, coaches, and others affected by ACL injuries to help raise awareness of ACL rupture: one of the most common serious sports injuries.

An estimated TWO MILLION women and girls suffer an ACL injury every year worldwide.

If you've experienced an ACL injury yourself and would be open to sharing your story, Sarah would love to speak with you.

Reach out to her via [email protected].

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Olympic Handball Ireland , Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Dublin
D15

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