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)