• Eighth hosting of the Irish Sport Industry Awards
• Economic value of Sport €3.7bn GVA to the economy
• Over 64,000 employed in sport
• Entries are now live: www.irishsportindustryawards.ie
The Federation of Irish Sport has launched the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards with the Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD alongside Federation CEO Mary O’Connor.
The Federation of Irish Sport will host the Irish Sport Industry Awards in Dublin on 20th May. This will
be the eighth staging of the awards which recognise the invaluable relationship between business and
sport in Ireland. The Sport industry in Ireland supports 64,000 jobs, stimulates €3.3 billion in
household spending, and generates €3.7 billion (GVA) gross value added to the Irish economy.
This annual awards celebration highlights the valuable social and economic contribution of the
Federation member organisations and sports enterprise in Ireland. This year’s event will also serve to
heighten the awareness of the value of sport as an economic driver when showcasing our sporting
passion as a nation in hosting major international sports events that deliver significant economic
contribution such as the 2025 NFL Dublin Game this September, the Ryder Cup in 2027 and the UEFA
Euro 2028.
Minister O’Donovan said:
“The Irish Sport Industry Awards are a unique celebration of Sport. They offer an opportunity to acknowledge new enterprises and innovation in sport, and also to recognise and commend the National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships for their drive and commitment in promoting participation for all in sport.
I would like to congratulate the Federation of Irish Sport for organising the awards and extend my congratulations to all of those being celebrated.”
Minister McConalogue said:
“With record levels of investment in sport, Government are committed to working with all
stakeholders and partners to ensure, we continue to recognise and support all participants in a suitable and sustainable way. With that in mind, it is my pleasure to applaud all of the
organisers of this event from the Federation of Irish Sport, and to wish all the award nominees the very best of luck.”
Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport said:
“We are delighted to have the
support of both Ministers O’Donovan and McConalogue for the launch of the Irish Sport
Industry Awards, our annual celebration of the economic role sport plays to the Irish economy.
The awards recognise excellence across various aspects of sport, including entrepreneurship,
media coverage, good governance, inclusivity, sponsorship, and leadership. This year we will
be highlighting the massive financial contribution that hosting major international sports
events has to the Irish economy and their global audience reach.”
Entries are now open for submission, for a full list of categories, event updates and to enter
the awards go t0 here. Closing date for entries is Wednesday
16th April 2025.
For more information contact:
Clare Louise O’Donoghue
Head of Commercial and Marketing
086 0437887
clarelouise.odonoghue@irishsport.ie
