Supported by the OFI, "Sports Governance: A Guide for Sporting Entities", written by governance expert Anne McFarland and published by Orpen Press, is set to be a resource for national federations across Ireland. 

The book focuses on three main areas.

The first part is an introduction to governance, which outlines the organisation of sport in Ireland. 

In the second part, the book focuses on becoming a Board member and the considerations made by both the person and the organisation before taking on the responsibility. 

The third section looks at the key functions of a Board – strategy, risk, accountability, and monitoring.

"Whether you are an experienced Board member or a new member we are all on the journey of good governance, and this book is one that addresses all areas," said OFI President Sarah Keane. 

"Anne McFarland provides an excellent road map in this book, it is easy to read and will guide you in implementing good governance to help your organisation, big or small, to thrive.

"Sport Ireland does a huge amount of work to educate and oversee governance within the sector. 

"With this book we are keen to play our part and will be offering initial governance consultations with Anne McFarland for our OFI members to assist them on their own journey."

Alongside an initial workshop with McFarland, national federations will all be given a free copy of the book. 

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Olympic Federation of Ireland for its support in publishing the book on governance," McFarland said. 

"It is really refreshing to work with an organisation so committed to improving governance. 

"In the foreword Sarah Keane talks about how Irish athletes want to be the best in the world and about how sport should be inclusive. 

"To achieve this everyone involved in governing sport must be dedicated to making sure that sporting entities are running as effectively as possible. 

"I truly hope that this book provides some clear guidance and direction for those involved with sports governance in Ireland."

The book launch also served as an opportunity for Team Ireland Chef de Mission Tricia Heberle to provide a media briefing on developments regarding next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.