Proud Partners at The Federation of Irish Sport’s Annual Leaders Forum 2025
We were delighted to attend the Federation of Irish Sport’s Annual Leaders Forum on Wednesday 29th January. As we continue our partnership in 2025, we are committed to a providing a shared enhancement of the social impact of sports, recreation, and physical activity across Ireland. Our partnership continues to allow 2into3 and the Federation of Irish Sport to combine our expertise, resources, and passion to drive positive change and sustainable growth within the Irish sporting community.
Key Takeaways
We were joined by a range of key sectoral leaders who provided their insights, key takeaways and ambitions for the future of the sports sector, including:
- Paddy Murphy & Mary Gavin Ogier from Ogier, who presented insights on ‘Equality and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’.
- Michael O’Conaire from the Department of Arts, Culture, Communications, Media & Sport, who presented the new Sports Action Plan 2024-2027.
- Liam Smyth from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, who shared insights on the recent Finance Act and the provisions for sport.
- Tony Marshall from Clann Credo, who provided expertise on ‘Financing Sporting Ambition’.
The forum offered a comprehensive overview of key issues facing the sports sector, from legal and equality considerations to strategic planning and funding opportunities.
3 Key Pillars to Win Sporting Success
Our team members, Dennis O’Connor, CEO and Orla Dolan, Consultant in our Talent Team, provided their insights on “3 Key Pillars to Win Sporting Success: Governance, Fundraising & Talent’, highlighting the importance for sporting organisations to recognise the philanthropic prize for sport.
Get in touch
If you’re seeking philanthropic support for your sports organisation, see our range of services here or get in touch with Matt McKerrow (governance, strategy), Michael Nason (fundraising) or Orla Dolan (talent).
