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.

We hosted our 2026 Annual General Meeting at Irish Sports HQ - a powerful moment to reflect, celebrate and set the cours...
19/06/2026

We hosted our 2026 Annual General Meeting at Irish Sports HQ - a powerful moment to reflect, celebrate and set the course for the next chapter of handball in Ireland.

✨Highlights from the year we celebrated at the AGM:

🔹 157 schools engaged and 506 teams competing - our biggest schools program yet.
🔹 6,000+ young participants and 1,000+ teachers & coaches reached.
🔹 New national injury surveillance & athlete monitoring program launched with UCD and Sport Ireland support.
🔹 EHF Masterplan funding secured to scale junior club pathways nationwide.
🔹 Stronger governance, expanded partnerships and growing digital reach.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online. Your energy and commitment are what make this growth possible 🌟

📖 Read the full 2026 Annual Report here: https://champ.ly/oMs81ppo

We're excited to announce a new partnership with Learn Handball that will create a dedicated digital learning platform f...
18/06/2026

We're excited to announce a new partnership with Learn Handball that will create a dedicated digital learning platform for the Irish handball community 🚀

The platform will support coaches, teachers, players, officials, and volunteers with access to education, resources, and development opportunities designed specifically for handball in Ireland.

Key features will include:

✅ Beginner drills and lesson plans
✅ School competition formats and rules
✅ Festival and blitz templates
✅ Structured 4–6 week coaching programmes for schools
✅ Teacher training and coaching pathway guidance
✅ Coach, player, and official development resources

With an estimated 175–500 users in the initial phase and significant potential for future growth, this partnership represents an important step in strengthening handball education and participation across Ireland.

The OHI Strength and Conditioning Video Library is officially on YouTube!42 exercises covering lower body strength, post...
15/06/2026

The OHI Strength and Conditioning Video Library is officially on YouTube!

42 exercises covering lower body strength, posterior chain, shoulder conditioning, core stability, and injury prevention. Step-by-step cues and coaching notes for each one.

Developed by the OHI Research Working Group, which found 72% of players are already training in the gym during the season without handball-specific guidance.

Watch the playlist at https://champ.ly/x3NopYzp

09/06/2026

Kelvinside left us a piece of art at this year’s Celtic Cup finals in Dublin 🎨🔥

Celtic Legends represented Ireland at the Masters Handball World Cup in Croatia last month 💚Both the men's and women's t...
06/06/2026

Celtic Legends represented Ireland at the Masters Handball World Cup in Croatia last month 💚

Both the men's and women's teams made the trip to compete against masters squads from across the world and gave everything on the court.

Huge credit to every player who pulled on the green jersey. See you next year 🙌

Shout out to our beach handball heroes, Boys in Green ☀️The Irish squad took on the Jarun Cup 2026 in Croatia, going up ...
05/06/2026

Shout out to our beach handball heroes, Boys in Green ☀️

The Irish squad took on the Jarun Cup 2026 in Croatia, going up against international competition on the sand.

Huge credit to Boys In Green BHC for representing Ireland on this stage. Jarun cup - Beach handball tournament 👏

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🏐 WE'RE HIRING: Olympic Handball Coaches (Dublin) 🏐Do you love working with young people, building confidence through sp...
03/06/2026

🏐 WE'RE HIRING: Olympic Handball Coaches (Dublin) 🏐

Do you love working with young people, building confidence through sport, and helping grow handball in Ireland?

Olympic Handball Ireland is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable coaches to deliver fun, engaging, and inclusive handball sessions across schools, after-school programmes, and clubs throughout Dublin.

✅ Casual contract (flexible hours)
✅ Work across schools, community venues, and club settings
✅ Support player development and grassroots participation
✅ Be part of growing one of Ireland's most exciting and inclusive sports

Handball coaching experience is welcome, but coaches with multi-sport backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

More information at: https://champ.ly/OXnGJMZZ

📢 The next Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Olympic Handball Ireland will take place on:📅 Thursday, 18 June 2026🕖 19:00 h...
02/06/2026

📢 The next Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Olympic Handball Ireland will take place on:

📅 Thursday, 18 June 2026
🕖 19:00 hrs
📍 Irish Sports HQ, Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin 15

We encourage all members to attend, as your involvement is vital to the continued growth and development of Olympic Handball in Ireland.

We’re working on something special for later this year… and we want you to be part of it.To celebrate OHI’s 50th birthda...
23/05/2026

We’re working on something special for later this year… and we want you to be part of it.

To celebrate OHI’s 50th birthday, we’re calling on our community to dig into the archives and share your photos, videos, and memories with us.

We’re talking:
→ Couples who met through handball
→ Then vs now
→ Courtside moments
→ Stories through the decades
→ How you got into the sport
→ Local clubs, counties, and communities
→ Young players shaping the future
→ The international side of our game
→ The friendships, the people, the belonging

We know the best stories are in the minds and hearts of our community, and we want to dig them out for this special anniversary.

Share your stories by emailing [email protected].

21/05/2026

🔔 LAST CALL 🔔 Applications for 2 exciting opportunities with Olympic Handball Ireland officially close on Monday, 25th May.

If you — or someone you know — could be a great fit, this is your final chance to apply!

We are currently seeking:

1️⃣ Finance Director (Voluntary)

Join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of handball in Ireland.
More info: https://www.olympichandball.org/20260401102213-we-re-hiring-director-of-finance-voluntary

2️⃣ Audit Suppliers

More info: https://www.olympichandball.org/20260505155629-invitation-to-tender-for-annual-financial-auditing-services

👇 Tag someone who might be interested!

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

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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