Sports Chaplaincy in Ireland 

What a privilege it is for Sports Chaplaincy Ireland to serve people in clubs and associations up and down the country! Every person is important and valuable – from the athlete, to the supporter, and every staff member, volunteer and helper in between. As a team of volunteer chaplains who are Followers of Jesus we love and care for people extravagantly in a way that does not have to fit a budget or particular outcome. And we offer encouragement , a confidential listening ear and pastoral and spiritual care to everyone out of a deep love and concern for the welfare of men and women and boys and girls across our island.

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Read about the History of Sports Chaplaincy in Ireland.

Philip Mitchell
National Director for Sports Chaplaincy in Ireland

Other Irish Team members

Latest News from Ireland

Congratulations to Scottie Scheffler - Champion Golfer of the Year 2025

Sports Chaplaincy UK and Ireland – serving and caring for European sportspeople at the UEFA Under 19 Football Championships (July 15th to 28th and beyond) ⚽️🏆

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Bill Lavery

Bill Lavery, Former Linfield Chaplain and one of the great pioneers of Sports Chaplaincy in Ireland went to be with his Saviour and Lord last night .

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Sports Chaplaincy UK and Ireland - serving and caring at UEFA Under 19 Football Championships

Sports Chaplaincy UK and Ireland – serving and caring for European sportspeople at the UEFA Under 19 Football Championships (July 15th to 28th and beyond) ⚽️🏆

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Alan Duddy joins Stephen Skuce in NWCU Chaplaincy role

The North West Cricket Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Duddy as Chaplain to the North West Warriors.

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National Sports Sunday Highlight - Ireland

The Ards Football Club and Bangor Football Club Chaplaincy Teams jointly hosted a service on Sunday 12th May at Bangor Elim Church to celebrate National Sports Sunday.

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