Board Composition

Gender Balance on Boards

In line with its Policy on Women in Sport, Sport Ireland is committed to publishing annual snapshots of female representation on the boards of funded National Governing Bodies of Sport.

Leadership and Governance is one of the four key strategic areas on which the Sport Ireland Policy on Women in Sport is built, along with Coaching & Officiating, Visibility and Active Participation.

Snapshot 1

Progress towards Gender Balance on Boards - Leadership Composition Snapshot 1

snapshot of female representation on the boards of funded National Governing Bodies of Sport.

Snapshot 2

Progress towards Gender Balance on Boards - Leadership Composition Snapshot 2

Women in Sport Leadership Resources

Downloadable resources to support organisations address gender gaps in leadership roles

2024 Gender Snapshot

Overall percentage of women on boards in the Irish sport sector stands at 45%. All information is correct at the start of April 2024.