Mar 12, 2026
The Federation of Irish Sport today proudly launched the 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards. The awards will take place in Dublin on Tuesday 19th May and be hosted by broadcaster and journalist Sean O’Rourke. This will be the nineth staging of the awards which recognise the invaluable relationship between business and sport in Ireland. The Sport industry in Ireland supports 64,000 jobs, stimulates €3.3 billion in household spending, and generates €3.7 billion (GVA) gross value added to the Irish economy.
Entries are now open for submission, for a full list of categories, event updates and to enter the awards go to: https://irishsportindustryawards.ie/. Closing date for entries is: 2nd April 2026.
We are delighted to announce the addition of two new categories this year:
Best Initiative to Promote Disability in Sport and Physical Activity
This award is to recognise the support of lifelong participation for all in sport and physical activity. It is open to any organisation or enterprise either within the sport industry, or is using sport as a vehicle, which promotes increased inclusion, engagement and participation in sport and physical activity for those with a disability.
Best Initiative to Promote Sustainability in Sport and Physical Activity
This award shall recognise sporting bodies or businesses in the sport or physical activity sector who display a comprehensive strategy to promote sustainability in sport or physical activities to mitigate against environmental impact of their operations or participation of their members.
Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport said: “The Irish Sport Industry Awards are an important platform for recognising our member National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships valuable contribution to sport through their initiatives, collaborations and commercial activations. While also spotlighting new and emerging sports tech enterprise innovations, many of whom have gone on to excel in international markets.”
We invite you to take a look back at the 2025 awards.
Feb 6, 2026
5th February 2026; The Federation of Irish Sport (FIS) is delighted to announce a new partnership with MWX Media, who have been appointed as the Federation’s official AV Media Partner.
The partnership will provide Federation members with access to professional, high-quality media services designed to enhance visibility, audience engagement, and sponsor value across Irish sport.
Under the multi-year agreement, MWX Media will support members offering a wide range of services, including video production and editing, live streaming, media training, audio-visual podcasting, content creation, promotional material and event AV services. They offer affordable and viable options for National Governing Bodies and sporting organisations of every size.
Save the Date – Partnership Launch & Media Training Open Day
To launch the partnership and engage directly, FIS Members are invited to save the date of Tuesday 24th February when the Federation will be hosting an Open Day information session on an exclusive Commentary Media Training Course, which will be presented by MWX Media. Attendees will hear from MWX Media Operations Manager and Client Accounts David Streek followed by a course overview from Olympic Sports Broadcaster Duane Dell’Oca.
Commentary Media Training Course
Federation members will have exclusive access to a Commentary Media Training Course, aimed at developing professional broadcast skills and media confidence which can be tailored to take place over 4-days or a 1-day option.
MWX Media has extensive experience in providing services to sporting bodies at major international events including clients such as Swim Ireland, Cricket Ireland and Hockey Ireland. In addition to this they provide AV Production services for the Federation of Irish Sport annual awards ceremonies the Volunteers in Sport Awards and the Irish Sport Industry Awards. They specialise in sport live streaming, digital content, podcast production and media training. This partnership creates a strong synergy, providing Federation members with modern media tools, strategic support, and practical training to maximise exposure and commercial opportunities in a digital-first sporting environment.
For more information contact:
Clare Louise O’Donoghue Federation of Irish Sport, Head of Commercial and Marketing
M: +353 86 043 7887, E: clarelouise.odonoghue@irishsport.ie
David Streek (MWX Media Operations Manager & Client Accounts)
M: +353 87 1920 100. E: david@mwx-media.ie
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