The Ice Skating Association of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of ISAI Honorary Member Dorothy Chisnall on 9 August 2026. During the early days of ice skating in Ireland and onwards, she was an enthusiastic proponent for the sport. Those in the ice skating community in Ireland who knew her remember […]
Catherine Pinkerton has finished in 21st place in the Junior Women’s category at Cranberry Cup International which took place over the weekend in Norwood, United States of America. On the opening day of her event, Pinkerton skated in the short programme where she fell on her opening triple Salchow combination. She recovered to land a […]
Short track speed skater Sean McAnuff (29) has taken the decision to end his competitive career. With his brother Ryan, McAnuff has been a pioneer for Irish short track speed skating. He began representing Ireland internationally in August 2016 and made his debut on the then ISU World Cup circuit that autumn. He was the […]
The Ice Skating Association of Ireland has selected the following athletes to represent Ireland in international speed skating competitions during the 2026/2027 season: Speed Skating Junior Men – Thomas Steele (County Dublin)
In their international debut, Anna Waugh and Matthew Jacoby have finished 16th in the Junior event at the Lake Placid Ice Dance International in Lake Placid, United States of America. Waugh and Jacoby were drawn in Warm-Up Group 4 of the Rhythm Dance and were the penultimate team to take to the ice on the […]
The Ice Skating Association of Ireland has selected the following athletes to represent Ireland in international figure skating competitions during the 2026/2027 season: Figure Skating Senior Men – Dillon Judge (County Antrim) Senior Women – Sophia Tracey (County Wexford) Junior Women – Saoirse O’Sullivan (County Tipperary), Catherine Pinkerton Junior Ice Dance – Anna Waugh/Matthew Jacoby
New Membership Type Following feedback from members, the Board of the Ice Skating Association of Ireland have re-introduced the Emerald Membership as of 1 July 2026. This membership is an annual membership for skaters ordinarily resident in Ireland who participate in the Emerald Skate Test programme and have not passed the highest test level of […]
Please see below ISAI Communication No. 15 regarding the Irish National Figure Skating Championships 2026. ISAI Communication No. 15 National Team Selection Criteria Pool 2026/2027 (Figure Skating)
Irish skating fans – here is your opportunity to have your voices heard to shape the future of the ice skating disciplines! The ISU Fan Survey 2026 is now open – inviting fans and audiences worldwide to share their views on how ice skating sports are experienced and enjoyed. Conducted in partnership with Two Circles, […]
Sean McAnuff (28) has concluded his fourth appearance at the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Championships this weekend in Montreal, Canada with his best ever finish for an individual distance. McAnuff got things under way on Friday with the qualifications rounds. In the 1500 metres quarterfinals, he drew Heat 5 and finished in seventh […]