Jim Flanagan
Jim Flanagan has become one of Ireland’s most exciting young voices in sports media, blending content creation, stadium entertainment, and brand partnerships.
As Leinster Rugby’s stadium announcer for all home games, he has brought energy and personality to matchdays, with the highlight, so far, being calling Leinster Vs Munster in front of 82,300 fans at Croke Park—a record-breaking moment for club rugby in Ireland.
Beyond the mic, he’s been a driving force in digital sports content, leading Irish coverage for ESPN’s College GameDay when FSU took on Georgia Tech in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, and playing a significant role in promoting the Pittsburgh Steelers’ visit to Ireland later this year.
He has worked with Adidas and Lifestyle Sports, including a campaign with Mason Melia ahead of his move to Spurs, and with SuperValu, David Clifford and David Gough shining a light on inclusivity in Irish sport.
He is part of the team at Fabric Social and All Irish Sport.
He graduated in 20245 from Maynooth University with a Degree in Business, Management and Marketing.
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Nominations for 2025
So, who do you work with that has shone over the past twelve months and deserves recognition as they rise through their career?
It could be someone you work alongside or someone in another area you have admired or been impressed by.
Now is your chance to do something special for them.
Criteria
The criteria for submission are that the person should be working within the sports industry or in a sponsorship or agency capacity that brings sport to life and that they should have been born in or after 1995.
You are invited to submit names and a summary of why an individual should be recognised below.
From the start, our ambition has been to create a network of people making a real difference within our industry.
Who should we be looking to for the next wave of excellence?
We will be naming one new 30 Under 30 individual in our Sport for Business Morning Bulletin from Thursday, March 20th, 2025
In May, we will gather once more in the offices of PwC to meet in person, share experiences, and forge valuable connections.
We will also examine additional ways to help those nominated enhance their careers and build strong friendships across the sector.
The Sport for Business Membership comprises over 300 organisations, including all the leading sports and sponsors, as well as commercial and state agencies.
