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Ireland Boosts Olympic Funding to €27 Million Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
Meaningful investment targets high-performance programs and direct athlete support.
Record Funding Bolsters Olympic Hopes
Ireland is significantly increasing its investment in Olympic sports, allocating €27 million to high-performance funding in the first year of the new Olympic cycle leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This represents a €2 million increase from the Paris cycle.
€12.7 Million Invested in National Governing Bodies
A total of 16 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) will benefit from €12.7 million in high-performance program funding this year. Additionally, €4.85 million has been earmarked for direct athlete support, including €3.8 million through the international carding scheme. The number of NGBs receiving funding has slightly decreased from 19 in the previous cycle.
Athlete Support Details
the international carding scheme will support 129 athletes across 15 sports, along with funding for 11 relays or pool events. Twenty-nine athletes will receive the maximum “podium” funding of either €40,000 or €30,000,a slight decrease from 33 athletes last year. Notable athletes continuing to receive top-tier funding include boxer Kellie harrington (€40,000), although her formal retirement announcement is pending.
Rising Stars and Funding Adjustments
Several athletes are poised to move up funding tiers, reflecting recent successes.Boxer Aoife O’Rourke is receiving podium funding (€40,000) after qualifying for the Paris Olympics. In athletics, Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker are being rewarded with podium funding for their relay medal performances. Kate O’Connor, following her recent medals at the European and World Indoor Championships, is also expected to move into the podium class. Sarah Healy is also expected to move into the podium class.
Top-Funded Sports
Rowing Ireland and Swim Ireland will each receive €1.1 million in high-performance investment for 2025, topping the list of funded sports. Though, Rowing Ireland’s full four-year funding plan is contingent upon the appointment of a new high-performance director.The Irish Athletic boxing Association (€1.05 million in funding) is also working to finalize its four-year plan.
Funding Breakdown by Sport
Here’s a breakdown of the high-performance program funding for key sports:
- Rowing Ireland: €1,100,000 (One year only)
- Swim Ireland: €1,100,000 (€4,400,000 total investment)
- Athletics Ireland: €1,050,000 (€4,200,000 total investment)
- Irish Athletic Boxing Association: €1,050,000 (one year only)
- Paralympics Ireland: €1,000,000 (One year only)
Additional Funding Initiatives
High-performance coaching support will increase from €1.2 million to €1.5 million in 2025. The Olympic Federation of Ireland will receive €600,000, and Paralympics Ireland will receive €450,000 in additional high-performance operational funding.
International Carding Scheme 2025: Key Recipients
The International Carding Scheme provides direct financial support to athletes across various sporting disciplines. Podium level funding is €40,000,World Class is €25,000 and International is €18,000 unless otherwise stated. Here’s a look at some of the athletes benefiting from the scheme:
Athletics Ireland
- Ciara Mageean (Podium)
- Rhasidat Adeleke (podium)
- Sharlene Mawdsley (Podium)
- Sophie Becker (Podium)
- Christopher O’Donnell (Podium)
- Sarah Lavin (World Class)
- Sarah Healy (World Class)
- Katherine O’Connor (World Class)
- Mark English (World Class)
- Andrew Coscoran (International)
- Brian Fay (International)
- efrem Gidey (International)
- Eric Favors (International)
- Luke McCann (International)
- Sophie O’Sullivan (International)
- Nicola Tuthill (International)
- Cathal Doyle (International)
- Nicholas griggs (International)
- Fionnuala McCormack (International)
- Hiko Haso (International)
- Darragh McElhinney (International)
- Israel Olatunde (International)
- Mixed 4x400m relay (Relay/pool €60,000)
- Women’s 4x400m Relay (relay/Pool €60,000)
Badminton Ireland
- Nhat Nguyen (World Class)
- Rachael Darragh (International)
- Joshua Magee (International)
- Paul Reynolds (International)
- Moya Ryan (International)
Canoeing Ireland
- Liam Jegou (World Class)
- Ronan Foley (International)
- Alistair McCreery (International)
- Jake Cochrane (International)
- Noel Hendrick (international)
- Madison Corcoran (International)
Cycling Ireland
- Lara Gillespie (Podium)
- Mia griffin (World Class)
- Erin Grace Creighton (World Class)
- Josephine Healion (para, Podium)
- Linda Kelly (Pilot, Podium)
- Katie-George Dunlevy (Podium)
- Richael Timothy (International)
- Christopher Burns (International)
- Mitchell McLaughlin (pilot, International)
- Damien Vereker (Pilot, International & Pool Funding €40,000 )
Gymnastics Ireland
- Rhys McClenaghan (Podium)
- Adam Steele (International)
- Dominick Cunningham (International)
- emma Slevin (International)
- Halle Hilton (International)
- Eamon Montgomery (International)
- Pool Funding (€80,000)
irish Athletic Boxing association
- Kellie Harrington (Podium)
- Aoife O’Rourke (Podium)
- Shannon Sweeney (Podium)
- Jack Marley (World Class)
- Niamh Fay (World Class)
- Adam Hession (International)
- Kelyn Cassidy (International)
- Martin McDonagh (International)
- Dean Clancy (international)
- Daina Moorehouse (International)
- Jennifer Lehane (International)
- Gráinne Walsh (International)
- Aidan walsh (International)
- Jude Gallagher (International)
- Michaela Walsh (International)
- Pool Funding (€80,000)
- Rowing Ireland: €1,100,000 (One year only)
- Swim Ireland: €1,100,000 (€4,400,000 total investment)
- Athletics Ireland: €1,050,000 (€4,200,000 total investment)
- Irish Athletic Boxing Association: €1,050,000 (one year only)
- Paralympics Ireland: €1,000,000 (One year only)
- Ciara Mageean (Podium)
- Rhasidat Adeleke (podium)
- sharlene Mawdsley (Podium)
- Sophie Becker (Podium)
- Christopher O’Donnell (Podium)
- Sarah Lavin (World Class)
- Sarah Healy (World Class)
- Katherine O’Connor (World Class)
- Mark English (World Class)
- Andrew Coscoran (International)
- Brian Fay (International)
- efrem Gidey (International)
- Eric favors (International)
- luke McCann (International)
- Sophie O’Sullivan (international)
- Nicola Tuthill (International)
- Cathal Doyle (International)
- Nicholas griggs (International)
- Fionnuala McCormack (International)
- Hiko Haso (International)
- Darragh McElhinney (International)
- Israel Olatunde (International)
- Mixed 4x400m relay (Relay/pool €60,000)
- Women’s 4x400m Relay (relay/Pool €60,000)
- Nhat Nguyen (World Class)
- Rachael Darragh (International)
- Joshua Magee (International)
- Paul Reynolds (International)
- Moya Ryan (International)
- Liam Jegou (World Class)
- Ronan Foley (International)
- Alistair McCreery (International)
- Jake Cochrane (International)
- Noel Hendrick (international)
- Madison Corcoran (International)
- Lara Gillespie (Podium)
- Mia griffin (World Class)
- Erin Grace Creighton (World class)
- Josephine Healion (para, Podium)
- Linda Kelly (Pilot, Podium)
- Katie-George Dunlevy (Podium)
- Richael Timothy (International)
- Christopher Burns (International)
- Mitchell McLaughlin (pilot, International)
- Damien Vereker (Pilot, International & Pool Funding €40,000 )
- Rhys McClenaghan (Podium)
- Adam Steele (International)
- Dominick Cunningham (International)
- emma Slevin (International)
- Halle Hilton (International)
- Eamon Montgomery (International)
- Pool Funding (€80,000)
- kellie Harrington (Podium)
- Aoife O’Rourke (Podium)
- Shannon Sweeney (Podium)
- Jack Marley (World Class)
- Niamh Fay (World Class)
- Adam Hession (International)
- Kelyn Cassidy (International)
- Martin McDonagh (International)
- Dean clancy (international)
- daina Moorehouse (International)
- Jennifer Lehane (International)
- Gráinne Walsh (International)
- Aidan walsh (International)
- Jude Gallagher (International)
- Michaela Walsh (International)
- Pool Funding (€80,000)
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Ireland Boosts olympic Funding to €27 Million Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
Meaningful investment targets high-performance programs and direct athlete support.
Record Funding Bolsters Olympic Hopes
Ireland is significantly increasing its investment in Olympic sports,allocating €27 million to high-performance funding in the first year of the new Olympic cycle leading up to the 2028 Los angeles Games. This represents a €2 million increase from the Paris cycle.
€12.7 Million Invested in National Governing Bodies
A total of 16 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) will benefit from €12.7 million in high-performance program funding this year. Additionally, €4.85 million has been earmarked for direct athlete support, including €3.8 million through the international carding scheme. The number of NGBs receiving funding has slightly decreased from 19 in the previous cycle.
athlete Support Details
the international carding scheme will support 129 athletes across 15 sports,along with funding for 11 relays or pool events. Twenty-nine athletes will receive the maximum “podium” funding of either €40,000 or €30,000,a slight decrease from 33 athletes last year. Notable athletes continuing to receive top-tier funding include boxer Kellie harrington (€40,000), even though her formal retirement declaration is pending.
Rising Stars and Funding Adjustments
several athletes are poised to move up funding tiers, reflecting recent successes.Boxer Aoife O’Rourke is receiving podium funding (€40,000) after qualifying for the Paris Olympics. In athletics, Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker are being rewarded with podium funding for their relay medal performances. Kate O’Connor, following her recent medals at the european and World Indoor Championships, is also expected to move into the podium class. Sarah healy is also expected to move into the podium class.
Top-Funded Sports
Rowing Ireland and Swim Ireland will each receive €1.1 million in high-performance investment for 2025, topping the list of funded sports. Though, Rowing Ireland’s full four-year funding plan is contingent upon the appointment of a new high-performance director.the Irish Athletic boxing Association (€1.05 million in funding) is also working to finalize its four-year plan.
Funding Breakdown by Sport
Here’s a breakdown of the high-performance program funding for key sports:
Additional Funding Initiatives
High-performance coaching support will increase from €1.2 million to €1.5 million in 2025. the Olympic Federation of Ireland will receive €600,000, and Paralympics Ireland will receive €450,000 in additional high-performance operational funding.
International Carding Scheme 2025: Key Recipients
The International carding Scheme provides direct financial support to athletes across various sporting disciplines. Podium level funding is €40,000,World Class is €25,000 and international is €18,000 unless otherwise stated. Here’s a look at some of the athletes benefiting from the scheme:
Athletics ireland
Badminton Ireland
Canoeing Ireland
Cycling Ireland
Gymnastics ireland
irish Athletic Boxing association
Q&A
What is the total funding allocated to irish high-performance athletes?
A total of €27 million has been allocated to high-performance funding.
How does this funding compare to the previous Olympic cycle?
This represents a €2 million increase from the Paris cycle.
Which sports are receiving the most funding?
Rowing Ireland and Swim ireland will each receive €1.1 million in high-performance investment for 2025.
How many athletes will benefit from the International Carding scheme?
The International Carding Scheme will support 129 athletes across 15 sports.
What are the funding levels for the International Carding Scheme?
Podium level funding is €40,000, World Class is €25,000, and International is €18,000.
Are there any athletes who will receive top-tier funding?
Yes, notable athletes receiving top-tier funding include boxer Kellie Harrington (€40,000) and Aoife O’Rourke (€40,000).
What other initiatives are included in the funding?
High-performance coaching support will increase from €1.2 million to €1.5 million in 2025.
How is the funding distributed among the National Governing Bodies (NGBs)?
A total of 16 NGBs will benefit from €12.7 million in high-performance program funding.
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