Irish Sport Industry Awards Keynote Speaker Announced
Our partners at The Federation of Irish Sport is delighted to announce that Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Irish Sport Industry Awards at the College Green Hotel on Tuesday 28th May. This announcement reaffirms the positive working relationship between the Federation across Government departments.
Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O’Connor commented “We are particularly delighted to welcome Minister McGrath to be our keynote speaker at the upcoming awards. The Sport Industry Awards spotlight the people and partners that drive the business of Irish sports forward. The sector makes a significant economic contribution to GDP, so it’s imperative we recognise the growing diversity and innovation of the sector and the contribution it makes to Ireland’s economy. From Best Sports Business of the year and the Best New Sports Business, to celebrating commercial partnerships and use of communications, and recognising our own members successes, the Irish Sport Industry Awards reflect the varied make up of Ireland’s sports industry and the power of sport and business working together”.
The value of sport to the Irish economy is estimated to be around €3.3 billion annually, with the sector supporting over 64,000 jobs. The Federation continues to work closely with the Department of Finance promoting the value of sport to the economy and Ireland inc. and welcomes the Minister’s support of the work the Federation does on behalf of its members.
About the Irish Sport Industry Awards
The 7th annual Irish Sport Industry Awards recognise and reward excellence in the business of sport and entrepreneurship. The categories celebrated highlight several meaningful themes in sport such as inclusivity, women in sport and business, and the excellent work being done in sport by the National Governing Bodies and the national network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships. In addition, there the two closed categories celebrating the Jimmy Magee FIS/ASJI Award and the Outstanding Contribution to Irish Sport Award.
For more on the Irish Sport Industry awards, contact: Clare Louise O’Donoghue, Head of Commercial and Marketing on 086 0437887 or at clarelouise.odonoghue@irishsport.ie.
