Call for Mayo entries to Federation of Irish Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport will host the Irish Sport Industry Awards in Dublin on May 20, and entries from Mayo can be submitted now until the closing date of April 16.
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 gross value added (GVA) 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 for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick 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.”
The of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, added: “With record levels of investment in sport, the government is 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, commented: “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 to https://irishsportindustryawards.ie. The closing date for entries is Wednesday, April 16.