ATHLETES' COMMISSION
The Olympic Federation of Ireland mission, as a member of the International Olympic Movement, is to enhance Irish Sport, Irish Athletes and the country. A focus area in the strategic plan is ‘Putting Athletes First’, to ensure that being an Olympian is the pinnacle of their sporting career. The work of the Athletes’ Commission is to ensure that athletes are empowered to participate in and advise on decision making structures and have a voice on all key matters affecting Olympic athletes.
Athletes’ Commission Strategy can be downloaded here:
Aifric Keogh (Chair) – Rowing
Billy Dardis (Vice-Chair) – Rugby Sevens
Brendan Boyce – Athletics
Elsa Desmond – Luge
Hannah McLoughlin – Hockey
Harry McNulty – Rugby Sevens
Paddy Barnes – Boxing
Róisín Upton – Hockey
Tanya Watson – Diving
ATHLETES' COMMISSION NEWS
NEW TEAM IRELAND ATHLETES’ COMMISSION ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 – 2028
Olympic Medallist Aifric Keogh to Chair High Calibre and Diverse Committee The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) is pleased to announce the newly elected Athletes’ Commission (AC) for the 2025–2028 term. Comprising a diverse group of Olympians, the Commission ensures that the athlete voice remains central to the decision-making process within the Irish [...]
CANDIDATES SOUGHT FOR NEW ATHLETES’ COMMISSION
Recruitment has begun for the new Athletes' Commission 2025 - 2028 We are currently recruiting members for the new Olympic Federation of Ireland Athletes’ Commission, in what will be an exciting opportunity to have input into many of the decisions and operations across relevant areas in the Olympic movement. The Athletes’ Commission plays a key [...]
International Athletes Forum 2023 Concludes
Over the past two days, the 11th International Athletes’ Forum (IAF) brought together over 400 athlete representatives in Lausanne to discuss the most important issues for athletes across the Olympic Movement. The two days of discussion and debate resulted in a series of outcomes, announced by the IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC) today. AC members from [...]
Athletes Commssion Invitation For Mentees
We have an interesting opportunity for athletes to be mentored by trained and experienced Olympians, an initiative from our Athletes’ Commission. Over the past few months, Olympians have been getting training and experience on how to be effective mentors, with the aim of being mentors to the next generation of Team Ireland athletes. Their role [...]