Women in Sport NGB Investment
The Women in Sport Programme was established in 2005 and to date over €19 million has been invested through National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships. A key aim of the programme is to have equal participation between males and females in sport. The gender gradient in sports participation has closed from 15.7% to 4.5% since 2007 according to the most recent Irish Sports Monitor.(2017)
Through the Women in Sport Programme, many National Governing Bodies for Sport have developed innovative programmes which target groups of young girls, teenage girls and older adults. These programmes are not solely focused on participation, but also look at the areas of leadership and coaching initiatives. Applications for 2019 investment closed in April 2019. These applications were then processed by Sport Ireland staff and committees.
The following table outlines the investment awarded to each NGB who was successful in their Women in Sport application.
| National Governing Body of Sport | Total Investment 2019 | Total Investment 2020 | Total Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Rugby Football Union | €120,000 | €120,000 | €240,000 |
| Confederation of Golf | €100,000 | €100,000 | €200,000 |
| Athletics Ireland | €75,000 | €75,000 | €150,000 |
| Gymnastics Ireland | €75,000 | €75,000 | €150,000 |
| Hockey Ireland | €75,000 | €75,000 | €150,000 |
| Swim Ireland | €75,000 | €75,000 | €150,000 |
| Tennis Ireland | €75,000 | €75,000 | €150,000 |
| Basketball Ireland | €50,000 | €50,000 | €100,000 |
| Cycling Ireland | €50,000 | €50,000 | €100,000 |
| Rowing Ireland | €50,000 | €50,000 | €100,000 |
| Triathlon Ireland | €50,000 | €50,000 | €100,000 |
| Badminton Ireland | €40,000 | €40,000 | €80,000 |
| Canoeing Ireland | €40,000 | €40,000 | €80,000 |
| Irish Sailing | €40,000 | €40,000 | €80,000 |
| Irish Wheelchair Association - Sport | €40,000 | €40,000 | €80,000 |
| Ladies Gaelic Football Association | €40,000 | €40,000 | €80,000 |
| Cricket Ireland | €35,000 | €35,000 | €70,000 |
| Irish Athletic Boxing Association | €35,000 | €35,000 | €70,000 |
| Motorsport Ireland | €35,000 | €35,000 | €70,000 |
| Mountaineering Ireland | €25,000 | €25,000 | €50,000 |
| National Community Games | €25,000 | €25,000 | €50,000 |
| Volleyball Association of Ireland | €25,000 | €25,000 | €50,000 |
| Irish Judo Association | €20,000 | €20,000 | €40,000 |
| The Camogie Association | €20,000 | €20,000 | €40,000 |
| Olympic Federation of Ireland | €20,000 | €20,000 | €40,000 |
| Paralympics Ireland & CARA | €15,000 | €15,000 | €30,000 |
| Fencing Ireland | €10,000 | €10,000 | €20,000 |
| GAA Handball | €10,000 | €10,000 | €20,000 |
| Irish Olympic Handball Association | €10,000 | €10,000 | €20,000 |
| Irish Orienteering Association | €10,000 | €10,000 | €20,000 |
| Irish Squash | €10,000 | €10,000 | €20,000 |
| Irish Surfing | €10,000 | €10,000 | €20,000 |
| Irish Tug of War | €10,000 | €10,000 | €20,000 |
| Bol chumann na hEireann | €5,000 | €5,000 | €10,000 |
| Bowling League of Ireland | €5,000 | €5,000 | €10,000 |
| Croquet Association of Ireland | €5,000 | €5,000 | €10,000 |
| Deaf Sports Ireland | €5,000 | €5,000 | €10,000 |
| Irish Waterski & Wakeboard Federation | €5,000 | €5,000 | €10,000 |
| Irish Ice Hockey Association | €5,000 | €5,000 | €10,000 |
| Weightlifting Ireland | €3,000 | €3,000 | €6,000 |
| Special Projects | €228,000 | €78,000 | €306,000 |
| Total Budget | €1,581,000 | €1,431,000 | €3,012,000 |