Federation of Irish Sport Launch 2024 Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport has officially launched the highly anticipated 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards, set to take place on Tuesday, May 28th at The College Green Hotel in Dublin. This prestigious event, now in its 7th year, aims to celebrate and honor excellence within the sports industry while also recognizing the significant impact of sports on the Irish economy.
The awards ceremony is a highlight of the sports calendar, bringing together key stakeholders and professionals from various sectors of the sports industry. With the sport industry in Ireland supporting over 64,000 jobs and contributing billions to the economy, the awards serve as a platform to showcase the vital role that sports play in the country.
Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education, and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne, expressed his excitement for the upcoming awards, stating, “The Irish Sport Industry Awards are a unique celebration of Sport. The awards offer a welcome opportunity to recognize new enterprises and innovation in sport and celebrate the many successful campaigns undertaken by National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships, in promoting participation for all in sport.”
Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport, also shared her enthusiasm for the event, emphasizing the importance of the relationship between business and sport in Ireland. She stated, “The Federation firmly believes that the true power of sport can be harnessed by viewing it in a wider context including what it delivers for the economy and our communities.”
Entries for the awards are now open, with a variety of categories available for submission. The deadline for entries is Friday, May 3rd. For more information on how to enter and event updates, visit the official website of the Irish Sport Industry Awards.