Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Federation of Irish Sport Irish Sport Industry Awards.

The evening of celebration and connection will take place at the College Green Hotel on Tuesday 28th May.

It is a gathering of the sporting community and having the Minister of Finance in the room is a reflection of the importance which Government attaches to sport.

He signed off last week on the latest €120 million round of funding for the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund and it will be interesting to hear what he might say on submissions from the FAI in particular towards large Government financial sport for their ambitious facilities plan.

“We are particularly delighted to welcome Minister McGrath to be our keynote speaker at the upcoming awards,” said Federation of Irish Sport CEO Mary O’Connor.

“The Sport Industry Awards spotlight the people and partners that drive the business of Irish sports forward.”

“The sector makes a significant economic contribution to GDP, so it’s imperative we recognise the growing diversity and innovation of the sector and the contribution it makes to Ireland’s economy.”

“From Best Sports Business of the year and the Best New Sports Business, to celebrating commercial partnerships and use of communications, and recognising our own members successes, the Irish Sport Industry Awards reflect the varied make up of Ireland’s sports industry and the power of sport and business working together.”

“The value of sport to the Irish economy is estimated to be around €3.3 billion annually, with the sector supporting over 64,000 jobs. The Federation continues to work closely with the Department of Finance promoting the value of sport to the economy and Ireland inc. and welcomes the Minister’s support of the work the Federation does on behalf of its members.”

The closing date for nominations across each of the Award Categories is this Friday.

Rob Hartnett of Sport for Business will Chair the panel of judges charged with determining the winners from across the different categories.

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