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The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) is delighted to announce the official release of the brand-new Dare to Believe song, created in collaboration with the hugely popular Kabin Crew rappers from Cork. The upbeat track, produced by Garry McCarthy (GMCBeats), is now available to listen to on Spotify HERE.     This original song was [...]

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State with special responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy Charlie McConalogue, Sport Ireland Chair John Foley, and Sport Ireland CEO Dr Úna May today turned the sod to launch the construction of the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre (NVBC) on the Sport Ireland Campus. Minister

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has announced the retirement of High Performance Head Coach Zauri Antia, a pivotal force in Irish boxing for more than two decades, bringing to a close an exceptional career that has shaped and elevated Irish Boxing.   Zauri's final campaign as Head Coach was the 2025 World Boxing Championships, where

Johanna Talihärm has been chosen as the Chair of the newly elected EOC Athletes’ Commission on day two of the 8th European Athletes Forum & Assembly in London. Estonian biathlete Talihärm will be supported by canoeist Ronald Rauhe (Germany) as Vice Chair and shooter Zorana Arunovic (Serbia) as Secretary for a four-year term from 2025

Awarded to an exceptional female athlete who has delivered outstanding success in an Olympic sport in 2025, this honour celebrates an individual whose unwavering pursuit of excellence has not only inspired the nation but also elevated Ireland’s presence and reputation on the world stage through their remarkable achievements.   Shortlisted Nominees Aoife O'Rourke Aoife O’Rourke

Awarded to an exceptional male athlete who has delivered outstanding success in an Olympic sport in 2025, this honour celebrates an individual whose unwavering pursuit of excellence has not only inspired the nation but also elevated Ireland’s presence and reputation on the world stage through their remarkable achievements.   Shortlisted Nominees Ben Healy Ben Healy

At the heart of Team Ireland’s achievements lie the tireless efforts of our member National Federations, whose leadership, expertise, and vision shape the success of our athletes.  This award honours the National Governing Body whose high performance programme has delivered exceptional results on the Olympic stage in 2025.  Through a steadfast commitment to athlete development,

In every race run, every dive taken, and every game played, lies the potential to create a moment that transcends sport.  Among the countless performances across the 47 Olympic disciplines, a few ignite something deeper – capturing the imagination of a nation and reminding us of what’s possible. This award celebrates the defining moment of