Athletics Ireland

Athletics Ireland

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Athletics Ireland, a privately owned entity headquartered in Ireland, operates with approximately 70 employees and reported $25.1M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer, its main product is athletics and multi-discipline sports. The company serves as the national governing body for athletics in Ireland.

Revenue

Founded

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Headcount

66

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Athletics and multi-discipline sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Team Ireland arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, on May 1, 2026, for the 2026 World Athletics Relays, set to take place on May 2-3 at the country’s National Stadium. The team will compete in the women’s and mixed 4x400m, and the women’s 4x100m, aiming to secure qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. Olympic medalist Sonia O’Sullivan commented on April 30 that these relays have historically served as an important springboard for Irish athletes, helping to establish their presence on the world stage. Earlier on May 1, Athletics Ireland selected a seven-athlete squad, consisting of five men and two women, to represent the country at the IAU 100km World Championships 2026, scheduled for September 20, 2026, in Ames. Previously, on April 29, 2026, Athletics Ireland and Student Sport Ireland (SSI) opened applications for the 2026–27 Women’s Student Coaching Academy (WSCA).

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Athletics Ireland offers 3 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Athletics Ireland's product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media and athletics and multi-discipline sports.

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Athletics Ireland's revenues were less than $50M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Athletics Ireland's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is athletics. For full access to Athletics Ireland's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

29th

2026

07:34

Athletics Ireland Level 2 Coaching Course 2026

Registration is now open for this year’s Level 2 Coaching Course. This course is aimed at Level 1 coaches who are actively working with athletes who are beginning to specialise in their event groups (+16 years of age).

Athletics Ireland

May

28th

2026

04:21

Ireland Gets Moving: Tens of Thousands Set to Line the Streets of Cork and Dublin this weekend

Two of Ireland’s largest participation events will see tens of thousands of people take to the streets on Sunday, May 31, as the country embraces a growing movement towards health, community and active living. The Analog Devices Cork City Marathon and the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon are expected to attract record participation levels this year, with runners, joggers, walkers and first-time participants of all ages and abilities getting active in Cork, Dublin and communities across Ireland.

Athletics Ireland

May

27th

2026

08:07

Irish Schools Track and Field Championships to receive World Athletics Heritage Plaque

The Irish Schools Track and Field Championships will receive the World Athletics Heritage Plaque in a presentation on Friday which will coincide with the 110th staging of the prestigious event. The plaque will be unveiled at 7pm at Tullamore Harriers.

Athletics Ireland

May

26th

2026

08:25

NATIONAL HALF MARATHON TITLES ON THE LINE IN CORK

The National Half Marathon Championships will take place this Sunday, May 31st, as part of the sold-out Analog Devices Cork City Marathon events programme. The National Half Marathon gets underway at 10:15am on Monahan Road, a route that follows a single-looped course that finishes on Grand Parade in the heart of Cork City.

Athletics Ireland

May

23rd

2026

12:53

TEAM SILVER FOR IRELAND AT EUROPEAN 10,000M CUP

Ireland’s women secured a superb silver medal at the European 10,000m Cup in La Spezia, Italy this evening, delivering an excellent team performance in extremely hot conditions at the Centro Sportivo Alessandro Montagna Stadium.

Athletics Ireland

May

22nd

2026

05:32

TEAM IRELAND ARRIVE IN ITALY AHEAD OF TOMORROW’S EUROPEAN 10,000M CUP

The ten-strong Irish team have arrived in La Spezia, Italy ahead of tomorrow’s European 10,000m Cup at the Centro Sportivo Alessandro Montagna stadium. Six women and four men will race in the Irish vest at the championships where Efrem Gidey (Clonliffe Harriers) won a historic gold medal for Ireland last year, the country’s first in the event’s history.

Athletics Ireland

May

21st

2026

04:49

Athletics Ireland and DSD AC Announce New Partnership Supporting Elite Female Coaching

Athletics Ireland has announced a new partnership with Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club (DSD AC) that will direct funding towards the development of elite female coaches in Irish athletics. DSD AC are the parent organisation of DSD Events, which organises the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon and Sandyford 5k.

Athletics Ireland

May

19th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, Funding Activities, Hiring, B2B Tag

Athletics Ireland Strengthens High Performance Coaching Team

Athletics Ireland has announced a significant expansion of its high-performance coaching structure as part of its refreshed High-Performance Strategy 2025-2028, backed by increased investment from Sport Ireland to build towards the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

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May

19th

2026

05:05

ELLIS MCHUGH BREAKS IRISH U20 400M HURDLES RECORD AT NATIONAL MAY OPEN

Ellis McHugh (Ferrybank AC) broke the Irish U20 400m Hurdles record in Tullamore on Sunday at the National May Open. The 18-year-old clocked a time of 58.96 to take victory, lowering the previous record (59.00) which had been held by Nessa Cooper Millet since 2013.

Athletics Ireland

May

16th

2026

06:25

GUIDEN AND FENNELLY TAKE NATIONAL 5K TITLES

Clonliffe Harriers athlete Ben Guiden and Dundrum South Dublin’s Ella Fennelly secured senior honours at today’s National 5K Championships, held in the Phoenix Park alongside the Irish Runner 5K (May 16th). Guiden produced a composed performance to claim his first senior national title following a thrilling battle down the finishing straight.

Athletics Ireland

May

12th

2026

09:17

Friendships ‘parked’ as national 5km titles on the line

Championship racing returns to the roads this weekend as the National 5km Championships take centre stage in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, May 16th. National honours will once again be up for grabs as more than 800 championship athletes join the masses for the 2026 Irish Runner 5k, supported by Active Cities Dublin, with the race set to begin at 9:30am on Chesterfield Avenue.

Athletics Ireland

May

8th

2026

09:57

Club Disability Capital Support Fund 2026: Open for Applications

Athletics Ireland is delighted to announce that the application process for the Club Disability Capital Support Fund 2026 is now live. We invite applications from clubs across the country working in the area of disability & inclusion who are actively looking for innovative ideas and opportunities to make their club open & accessible to people with disabilities.

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Athletics Ireland sells broadcasting rights of its 2 athletics competitions globally.

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