The Federation of Irish Sport proudly hosted the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards for the 8th annual gathering, recognising outstanding achievements across the Irish sport sector. Held in Dublin and attended by industry leaders, sponsors, and government representatives, the ceremony celebrated innovation, leadership, and excellence in sport on and off the field.
Mayo Sports Partnership was awarded the Local Sports Partnership of the Year, who have delivered measurable health outcomes, fostered community engagement, and strengthened links between sport and healthcare through a shift toward preventative, community-based physical activity.
Mayo Sports Partnership head, Charlie Lambert explained: “I am delighted for everyone involved in the project, Mayo Sports Partnership Staff especially our Physical Activity for Health Officer Edel O Malley, the committee, our partners, everyone in Mayo County Council in the community section and of course all the participants. I’d like to thank all of them for their work in this project and it wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration between all involved and that’s one thing we are very good at here in Mayo, working in partnership. So we were delighted to accept the award on behalf of everybody”.
“A big thank you to Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Physiotherapists for their help and assistance in developing the initiative” Lambert added.
One of the night’s special moments was the presentation of the Outstanding Achievement for Contribution to Irish Sport Award to Matt English, who recently stepped down after 17 transformative years as CEO of Special Olympics Ireland. His leadership has impacted thousands of athletes and families across the country, helping to create a more inclusive sporting landscape.
