High Performance Programme Funding

High Performance Programme Funding is provided to National Governing Bodies to support the delivery of their performance programmes. This funding supports a range of activities including training camps and competitions, pathway development, performance services and performance team salaries. These programmes are central to supporting Irish athletes and teams in reaching finals and achieving medals at European & World Championships, Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Funded Body 2025 HP Programme Funding Allocation 2025-2028 HP Programme Funding Allocation
Rowing Ireland  €1,100,000 One year only
Swim Ireland  €1,100,000 €4,400,000
Athletics Ireland €1,050,000 €4,200,000
Irish Athletic Boxing Association €1,050,000 One year only
Paralympics Ireland €1,000,000 One year only
Irish Sailing Association  €1,000,000 €4,000,000
Hockey Ireland €950,000 €3,800,000
Horse Sport Ireland  €900,000 €3,600,000
Cycling Ireland  €725,000 €2,900,000
Gymnastics Ireland  €725,000 €2,900,000
Golf Ireland €650,000 €2,600,000
Irish Rugby Football Union €600,000 €2,400,000
Cricket Ireland €600,000 €2,400,000
Badminton Ireland €500,000 €2,000,000
Canoeing Ireland €475,000 €1,900,000
Triathlon Ireland €280,000 €1,120,000
Total HP Programme Funding  €12,705,000 €38,220,000

 

High Performance Operations & Administration Funding

Funded Body 2024 2025
Olympic Federation of Ireland €500,000 €600,000
Paralympics Ireland  €450,000* €450,000*
Total €950,000 €1,050,000

*Does not include the Transition Funding allocation (€250,000)