2025 SHORTLISTS
Female Athlete of the Year, sponsored by Allianz
Aoife O’Rourke (Boxing)
Fiona Murtagh (Rowing)
Kate O’Connor (Athletics)
Lara Gillespie (Cycling)
Male Athlete of the Year, sponsored by Allianz
Ben Healy (Cycling)
Cian McPhillips (Athletics)
Fintan McCarthy (Rowing)
Rory McIlroy (Golf)
Rising Star, sponsored by Sport Ireland
Eve McMahon (Sailing)
John Shortt (Athletics)
Patsy Joyce (Boxing)
Team of the Year, sponsored by Flogas
Fintan McCarthy & Philip Doyle (Rowing)
Senior Eventing Team (Equestrian)
Men’s 3×3 Basketball Team
Coach of the Year, sponsored by Key Patent Innovations
Dominic Casey (Rowing)
John Szaranek (Athletics)
Michael O’Connor (Equestrian)
Olympic Sporting Moment of the Year, sponsored by Fiat
Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph
Ben Healy in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France
Kate O’Connor’s World Championships silver medal
High Performance Programme of the Year, sponsored by Deloitte
Cycling Ireland
Rowing Ireland
Swim Ireland
Creator of the Year, sponsored by McKeever Sports
Ayeisha McFerran & Unboxed
Daniel & Nathan Wiffen’s Vlog
Rhys McClenaghan
Community Impact Award, sponsored by SPAR/EUROSPAR
Rhys McClenaghan’s Club Tour
Inbhear Dee Athletics Club’s Noreen O’Reilly, Eithne Walsh & Anne-Marie Kelly
Cricket Connects Summer Camp
President’s Award
The President’s Award will be presented at the discretion of OFI President Lochlann Walsh, recognising an exceptional contribution or service to Irish Olympic sport.
The awards will shine a spotlight on those who have inspired the nation while also recognising the unseen commitment, sacrifice, and excellence that underpin every performance.
The Olympic Sport Award Trophy, also known as the Olly, is inspired by the Olympic torch and symbolises excellence, resilience, and national pride. Its upward flame reflects athletes’ pursuit of their highest potential, while the three steel panels represent the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect.
Speaking at the announcement, Peter Sherrard, CEO of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, said:
“Irish athletes are consistently achieving phenomenal results on the world stage – winning medals, breaking records, and inspiring the nation. But behind every great performance lies years of dedication, sacrifice, and the tireless work of coaches, performance teams, and communities. These awards, and our new trophy, the Olly, are about recognising that collective effort and celebrating the people who represent the very best of us.”
More Details
The Team Ireland Olympic Sport Awards 2025 will celebrate #TheBestOfUs, honouring those who push boundaries, break records, and inspire pride across the nation.
Full details on categories, shortlists and voting options are available at https://olympicsportawards.com/. Join the conversation on the Team Ireland channels as well as by following Off the Ball, the official media partner of the Team Ireland Olympic Sport Awards.