TU Dublin Sport Celebrates Four Gold Awards at Ireland Active NQS Awards 2025

Published: Thu Nov 13 2025 - 15:56

TU Dublin Sport Celebrates Four Gold Awards at 2025

Ireland Active National Quality Standard Awards

TU Dublin Sport is proud to announce that all four of it’s campus sport facilities Grangegorman, Broombridge, Tallaght, and Blanchardstown have achieved Gold Standard Accreditation at the 2025 Ireland Active National Quality Standard (NQS) Awards.

The NQS Awards have been the benchmark of excellence for Ireland’s Leisure, Health, and Fitness sector since 2001. They are the only industry-specific quality awards in Ireland and remain the most respected accolades for fitness and leisure facilities nationwide.

Ireland Active NQS Winners

The awards were presented to the Sport Team at the Ireland Active Conference and Awards Night. Pictured (L–R): Laura Fitzpatrick, Sport Facility and Development Manager, John Windle, Ireland Active Chairman of the Board, Derrick Crowley, Sport Facility Coordinator – Operations, Olivia Dooley, Sport Facility Supervisor, Orla Haskins, Sport Facility Supervisor and Christy O’Shea, Senior Manager for Sport, Societies, and Student Life.

Following a comprehensive audit process during the summer, TU Dublin Sport facilities were rigorously assessed across four key areas:

Health & Safety
Hygiene
Customer Service
Human Resources

All four TU Dublin campuses were recognised for their exceptional standards across these categories, securing the highest possible Gold Standard Award.

“We are proud to continue setting the standard for quality, safety, and service in university sport and fitness in Ireland.” Derrick Crowley, Sports Facilities Coordinator-Operations.

On the awards night TU Dublin Sport was also shortlisted for the Best Overall Fitness Award, a title we proudly won in 2024. While it was not two in a row this year the recognition highlights TU Dublin’s continued dedication of excellence in the sector.

This year’s success continues a strong tradition of excellence for TU Dublin Sport. In 2024, TU Dublin won Best Overall Fitness Centre, was shortlisted for Best Newcomer with our Tallaght Sport Facility, and Derrick Crowley Sports Facilities Coordinator–Operations, was named Ireland Active Staff Person of the Year.

“Receiving Gold Standard Accreditation across all four of our campuses is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of our team,” Laura Fitzpatrick-Sport Facility and Development Manager

Pictured (L–R): Derrick Crowley Sports Facilities Coordinator–Operations, Laura Fitzpatrick Sport Facility and Development Manager, Dr. Deirdre Lillis President TU Dublin, Orla Haskins-Sport Facility Supervisor and Christy O’Shea Senior Manager Sport, Societies & Student Life