Sport and leisure

  • State fishing licences and fishing permits are needed for some types of angling in Ireland. Find out how and where to apply for a fishing licence and permit.

  • If you want to fly a drone, you must register as a drone operator in most cases. This page has information on how to do this and the rules for flying drones.

  • If you want to operate a boat or watercraft in Ireland, there are certain rules you need to follow. Find out if you need a boat licence and what safety equipment you may need.

  • This page outlines what is involved in setting up a new club and where you can go to get more information.

  • An overview of public library services and the membership rules.

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

  • This page discusses the legal situation for walking or rambling across privately owned land and gives information on walking trails.

  • 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 the restrictions that are in place.

  • Vision Sports Ireland is an organisation set up to encourage the participation in sport at all levels of blind and visually impaired people.

  • 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.