TU Dublin Sport - National Quality Standard Success
The 2024 Ireland Active Conference & National Quality Standard Awards were held at Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare, where TU Dublin earned the prestigious "Outstanding" accreditation from Ireland Active. The National Quality Standard Awards are the only industry-specific recognition for Ireland's Leisure, Health, and Fitness sectors. After a comprehensive audit in August, all four TU Dublin facilities in Grangegorman, Broombridge, Blanchardstown, and Tallaght received the top "Outstanding" accolade.
In addition, TU Dublin was shortlisted for three awards: Best Newcomer- TU Dublin, Tallaght Campus, Most Improved - TU Dublin, and Overall Fitness - TU Dublin, Grangegorman Campus. Being named among the top five facilities out of 350 nationwide was a remarkable achievement. Facing strong competition from renowned facilities such as SETU Arena, K Leisure, Royal College of Surgeons, and Icon Health Club, TU Dublin triumphed, winning the Overall Fitness award for the Grangegorman Campus.
The night was further celebrated with Derrick Crowley (Sport Facility Coordinator) named Ireland Active Staff Person of the Year for 2025.
These recognitions underscore the ongoing progress TU Dublin Sport has made over the past year. With previous "Outstanding" accreditations in Grangegorman and Broombridge, adding two more campuses and achieving the highest standard for the first time at these locations marks a significant milestone.
This is a fantastic achievement by TU Dublin Sport, recognising the high standards we have achieved in operating, programming, and managing our sports facilities. Providing consistent excellence across all our University sites has been a key goal, and this acknowledgement reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant, healthy, and active TU Dublin community. We are incredibly proud to have such dedicated sports industry professionals supporting our students and enhancing their overall university experience.
An outstanding accomplishment in our first year with four sports facilities! A huge congratulations and thank you to the entire Sport team for their ongoing dedication. TU Dublin Sport would also like to sincerely thank our colleagues, especially the Campus & Estates team, for their invaluable support.