IWA-Sport is a recognised National Governing Body of Sport by Sport Ireland, our statutory funding agency. The Association is a company limited by guarantee, under the name of I.W.A. Limited, since January 2002.
The Board of Irish Wheelchair Association has delegated its power to manage the affairs of the sports section to the National Sports Executive Committee (NSEC).
The NSEC is responsible for setting the strategic direction of IWA-Sport with approval of the IWA Board, while ensuring that all requirements of company law are fully discharged. The Director of Sport is responsible for the implementation of all NSEC decisions and the management of all aspects of IWA-Sport operations.
Committee members
- Chairperson: Tom Doherty
- Secretary: Adrian Donoghue
- Treasurer: Vacant
- Committee member: Ciara Staunton
- Committee member: Deirdre Mongan
- Committee member: Mary Brannigan
- IWA Board representative: Laura McDermott
- National Safeguarding Officer : Daragh Kennedy
Staffing structure
National Governing Body staff
- Director of Sport
Nicky Hamill, nicky.hamill@iwa.ie - National Operations Manager
Paul Ryan, paul.ryan@iwa.ie - Sports Development Officer
Joanne Wall, joanne.wall@iwa.ie - Sports Programme Manager
Kelly McGrory, kelly.mcgrory@iwa.ie - Events, Coach Education & Technical Officer
Emily Norton, emily.norton@iwa.ie - Community Sports Club Project Coordinator
Sam Jablansky sam.jablansky@iwa.ie - Women in Sports
Shannon Pollock shannon.pollock@iwa.ie
Sports Centre staff
- Sports Centre Manager
Nick Whiteway, nick.whiteway@iwa.ie - Gym attendant
Dave McGrath , david.mcgrath@iwa.ie - Gym attendant
Richie Weafer, iwagym@iwa.ie
