Sport for Business

Leading Hockey Ireland

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA CEO who has worked across football, tennis, cricket, and now hockey sees Irish sport differently, and you can hear ...

We Can't Know The End Until It's Over

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe wake up to the sting of Ireland’s World Cup qualification exit and try to name what penalties do to a team, a ca...

Women in Sport Week 2026 - Orla Comerford in Conversation

04 Mar 2026

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Let us know what’s on your mindWhat happens when speed meets purpose and a whole community leans in? We sit down with Paralympic medalist and Europe...

Erin King in Conversation During Women in Sport Week 2026

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA missed World Cup can break a career or build a new one. Erin King chose the second path. We sit down with Ireland’...

Same Energy For Women’s Sport Week

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe energy around women’s sport in Ireland is real—and it’s at a tipping point. We sit down with Nora Stapleton...

The Integration of Gaelic Games

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindChange feels different when you can see the road ahead. We take you inside the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie integration pus...

The Horned Frogs Coming to Dublin

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWhen Texas Christian University runs out at the Aviva Stadium on August 29th for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football...

The Ethics of Playing Israel

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA football match is never just a football match when public conscience is on the line. We take you inside Ireland’s...

Leopardstown’s Next Chapter

29 Jan 2026

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Let us know what’s on your mindA rare thing in a capital city: a marquee sporting venue that grows with the community rather than giving way to it. ...

Lidl Extension with LGFA and Moments with Katie Taylor

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindLidl extended its LGFA partnership to 2030 this week, representing a total commitment of € 22.5 m to the sport over...

Boxing Ireland - Built Different, Built for the Future

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindPride isn’t a tagline, it’s a lived routine: doors unlocked before dawn, cold gyms warming up with hard work, and...

GAA Sponsorship Complexity

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA local club’s call to pull county teams from Allianz-backed competitions kept the embers glowing on a hard questio...

Irish Talent, Australian Dreams

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIreland’s brightest footballers are weighing county glory against professional certainty, and the numbers tell a po...

Sacking Managers Quickly Teaches The Wrong Lesson About Leadership

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindLeadership isn’t built on a straight line, yet two of the biggest clubs in world football keep pretending it is. We...

Paul Mallon Returns To Paddy Power

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA creative heavyweight returns to Paddy Power as we examine how a provocative brand voice can evolve under tighter ru...

The Athlete Voice

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe share the energy from the Sport for Business Women in Sport conference and turn the mic to two athletes who show w...

Hockey Ireland’s Hosting of the FIH Pro League

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe go inside Hockey Ireland’s ten-week sprint to transform the Sport Ireland Campus into a Pro League venue with wo...

Demographics At The Heart Of The GAA

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA single statistic reframes the future of Gaelic games: a quarter of Ireland’s youngest children live near just 50 ...

Unscripted Courage In Irish Sport

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindSome stories only land when the mic is live and the notes are gone. We sat down for a raw, unscripted session at the ...

The Return of Kellie

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindKellie Harrington returned to a sold-out Round Room and showed timing, movement, and control in a one-sided exhibitio...

Teaching Talent To Speak For Itself

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe explore how the Teneo Accelerate programme helps young female athletes build brand, social, commercial, and media ...

Budapest Celebrations and Local Fundraising with Kevin Doyle

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindKevin Doyle joins us to talk about the buzz after Budapest and the graft that keeps a community club alive. We dig in...

Breaking Ground: Ireland’s New Velodrome And Badminton Centre

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe mark a landmark day as the Sport Ireland Campus breaks ground on a €100 million national velodrome and a new bad...

Hello Laya Arena - The Sport for Business Daily

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe explore how the newly titled Laya Arena aims to blend sport, culture and community in the heart of Dublin, and wha...

Aviva Extends Its Stay

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe headline reads like a simple renewal, but the story goes much deeper: Aviva is staying on Ireland’s biggest sta...

What Chance Now for World Cup '26? - The Sport for Business Daily

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe break down the 1-0 win over Armenia, the shifting maths in Group F, and the scenarios that could still send Irelan...

Mentorship in Elite Sport - The Sport for Business Podcast

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWhat happens when a swimmer refuses to settle and a mentor refuses to mail it in? We bring together Olympian Darragh ...

Ireland's unwanted Connection to the Enhanced Games - The Sport for Business Daily

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe examine Shane Ryan’s move toward the Enhanced Games and the strong backlash from Irish sport, exploring what thi...

Playoff Maths, Weekend Heroes - The Sport for Business Daily

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe break down Ireland’s 9% shot at a World Cup playoff using a simple, transparent model, and celebrate five Champi...

GAA County Sponsorships - The Sport for Business daily

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindTwo Munster stories show how smart sponsorships shape jerseys, stadiums, and community impact. We dig into Tipperary’...

Sony buys StatSports - The Sport for Business Daily

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindSony acquires a majority stake in StatSports, bringing wearables into a broader stack that already includes Hawkeye a...

Sport in Budget 2026

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe break down Budget 2026 for Irish sport and what it means for national bodies, players, clubs and facilities. We sh...

From Paris Podiums to LA Plans: Inside Ireland’s New Heavyweight Rowing Duo

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA new boat, a fresh medal, and a partnership built on trust, this conversation dives straight into how Fintan McCarth...

Government Funding - The Sport for Business Daily

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWhat if public funding for major sporting events isn’t a gamble at all, but one of the smartest economic levers a c...

Jim Gavin's Downfall - Sport for Business Daily

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindA week can crown a champion or cut one down. We follow Jim Gavin’s leap from the certainty of silverware to the vol...

Kit, Pride, and Team Ireland - The Sport for Business Daily

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWhat if the kit an athlete wears truly began with the athlete? We pull back the curtain on a partnership built around...

Thursday Night Lights

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindEuropean nights can change a season—and a balance sheet. We break down how Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers step into...

From Leinster to the World - Stephen Smith and Kitman

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe trace Stephen Smith’s journey from analyst at Leinster Rugby to founding Kitman Labs and building league-wide sy...

Touchdown Tourism: The Game Plan That's Winning for Ireland

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe Aer Lingus College Football Classic stands as a remarkable testament to sport's power in building bridges be...

Gaming's Next Frontier - Alban Dechelotte of G2 Esports

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe gaming revolution is reshaping entertainment, competition, and global business, and G2 Esports CEO Alban Dechelot...

Leading Beyond the Court: How Badminton Ireland Became NGB of the Year

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWhat does it take to transform a sporting organisation and earn recognition as National Governing Body of the Year? E...

How a life in college sports shaped Kevin White's perspective on leadership and legacy.

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindKevin White's remarkable journey from accidental high school coach to the upper echelons of American collegiate ...

Golf's €717 Million Impact On Ireland

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe economic powerhouse of Irish golf takes centre stage in this bonus podcast episode with the leaders behind a grou...

The Business of the GAA - Noel Quinn of GAA+

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe digital revolution sweeping through sports broadcasting has long been central to thinking and planning for the fu...

Pride 2025 - Jim McIlroy of Bohemian FC

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe sporting pitch has long been a battleground for social progress, and few fronts have been more challenging than t...

Pride 2025 - Aidan Walsh of Sporting Pride

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWhen Aidan Walsh stepped away from swimming and water polo as a young man, he didn't see anyone who represented ...

Inside Ulster Rugby's Commercial Evolution with Keith Shorten

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindKeith Shorten invites us inside the commercial engine room of Ulster Rugby, revealing how his unlikely path from KPMG...

Championing Women in Sport: Michelle Tanner in Conversation

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe sporting landscape for women and girls in Ireland has transformed dramatically, but maintaining this momentum req...

Ireland's Winter Olympic Dreams, Nurtured Without Snow by Nancy Chillingworth

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindNancy Chillingworth reveals the extraordinary journey of Team Ireland to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. A...

Looking Around Corners: How Data is Reshaping Sport

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe digital revolution is reshaping sport in ways we couldn't have imagined just a decade ago. From wearable tec...

From Medal to Mentor: Aifric Keogh's Journey as Olympic Athletes' Champion

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThe path from Olympic glory to meaningful leadership isn't straightforward, but Aifric Keogh is navigating it wi...

Patrick Nelson of the Irish FA in Conversation

15 May 2025

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Let us know what’s on your mindPatrick Nelson's journey from trainee computer programmer to guiding Northern Ireland football through nearly tw...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Maeve McMahon of OFX and the FAI

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindMaeve McMahon is the CEO of OFX in Ireland, with a remit covering half the world and a passion for sport.  The compa...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Ben Calveley

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThis week's episode of the Sport for Business Podcast focuses on the historic upcoming test match between the Br...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Benny Cullen of Sport Ireland

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindThis week's episode is an interview with Benny Cullen, the Head of Research and Innovation at Sport Ireland.Benn...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Hannah Dingley of the FAI

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Hannah Dingley, Head of Women's and Girl&apo...

Sport for Business In Conversation with Lynne Cantwell

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Lynne Cantwell, the newly appointed Head of Women...

Sport for Business - Paul Henderson of DMG Media in Conversation

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWelcome to the Sport for Business POdcast where this week we are chatting media, sponsorship and sport with Paul Hend...

Sport for Business - The League of Ireland in 2025

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn this week's episode of the show we bring you a three for one deal.  League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon,...

Sport for Business in Conversation with David Courell

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with David Courell, CEO of the FAI in a conversation t...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Gordon D'Arcy

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Gordon D'Arcy, one of Ireland's most de...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Ciara Mageean

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn the latest episode of the Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Irish athlete and European Champion Ciar...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Eimear O'Sullivan of Lidl Ireland

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Eimear O'Sullivan, the Corporate Affairs Dir...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Gavin Noble of the Olympic Federation of Ireland

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are looking back on the summer of sport in Paris with the man who w...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Matthew Dowling of Leinster Rugby

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn the latest episode of the podcast we chat with Matthew Dowling, a year into his role as Chief Commercial Officer a...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Stephen King of KPMG

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 92nd episode of the Sport for Business podcast we are chatting with Stephen King about the announceme...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Kevin Kent of Laya Healthcare

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindWe are back on the subject of sponsorship in today's 91st episode of the Sport for Business podcast.I'm del...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Minister of State Thomas Byrne, TD

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindFor Episode 90 of the Sport for Business Podcast, we headed to the heart of Government. We had a wide-ranging convers...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Dr Fiona Chambers on the Future of Children and Sport

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIt was a morning to learn, engage, and be inspired. Our Children and Sport conference, held in the foothills of the D...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Paul Gillmon, Tournament Director of the Amgen Irish Open

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 88th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we focus on the Amgen Irish Open, which will take pla...

Sport for Business In Conversation with Rhasidat Adeleke

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIt was only for a few minutes, but it was still great to spend time with Rhasidat Adeleke as she came down from the h...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Warren Deutrom, CEO of Cricket Ireland

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 86th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we are diving back into questions of leadership and t...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Paralympian Mary Fitzgerald

23 Aug 2024

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Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 85th episode of the Sport for Business podcast, we continue our short series of interviews in advance...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Paralympian Orla Comerford

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 84th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we continue our short series of interviews in advance...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Ana Maia of Paralympics Ireland

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 83rd episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we continue our short series of interviews before the...

Sport for Business in Conversation with Colin Westcott-Pitt of Glanbia Performance Nutrition

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 82nd episode of the show, back after a short Olympic fuelled summer break, we are diving into the wor...

Sport for Business - The Paralympics Series with Greta Streimikyte

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 81st episode of the show, we are kicking off a short series of interviews with Team Ireland members w...

Sevens Rugby on the Road to Paris - Beibhinn Parsons and Harry McNulty in Conversation

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 80th episode of the show, we are back on the Road to Paris.Our guests are Beibhinn Parsons and Harry ...

The Sport for Business PwC 30 Under 30 for 2024 - Craig Derham of Verve

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 79th episode of the show, we are again focused on the Sport for Business PwC 30 Under 30.The 2024 int...

Seeking Olympic Success on the Water - James O'Callaghan of Irish Sailing on the Sport for Business Podcast

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 78th episode of the show, we are firmly on our Olympic Pathway, chatting to James O’Callaghan, the ...

The Sport for Business PwC 30 under 30 for 2024 - Michelle Davoren

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 77th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we are focused on the Sport for Business PwC 30 Under...

Welcoming Wasserman to Ireland - David McHugh on the Sport for Business Podcast

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 76th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we are chatting with David McHugh, the newly minted c...

The Birth of ESA Ireland - Sponsorship Insight from Daragh Persse of The Brand Fans - A Sport for Business Podcast

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 75th episode of the show, we are chatting about sponsorship with Daragh Persse, the founder of the Br...

Inside the Ropes of Sponsorship with PTSB and Team Ireland - A Sport for Business Podcast

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindHello and welcome to the Sport for Business Podcast.I’m your host Rob Hartnett and In today's 74th episode of ...

Making Right Decisions - A Sport for Business Podcast with Author Nuala Walsh

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 73rd episode, we are chatting with bestselling author, business leader, one-time sponsor of the Ryder...

Walking from Darkness Into Light - A Sport for Business Podcast with Pat Fenlon of Electric Ireland

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 72nd episode of the show, we are returning to a special occasion that takes place every year and gets...

Sport for Business - The Leadership Series with Brian Molloy, President of the Camogie Assoctaion

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 71st episode of the Sport for Business Podcast we are kicking off our 2024 Series on Leadership.In th...

Designing for Team Ireland at the Olympic Games - A Sport for Business Podcast with Laura Weber

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 70th episode of the show, we are joined from New York City by Laura Weber, the designer of Team Irela...

Running the Streets of Dublin - A Sport for Business Podcast

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 69th episode of the show we are joined by the Race Director of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, Jim Au...

The Business of Rugby with Fiona Coghlan - A Sport for Business Podcast

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 68th episode of the show, we are joined by Hall of Fame former captain of the Irish Women’s rugby t...

Noel Quinn, Head of GAAGo on Marketing the GAA - A Sport for Business Podcast

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 67th episode of the show, we are back in the Business of Gaelic Games.The GAA is basking in the glow ...

Paul McGinley and the Legends Tour - A Business of Golf Podcast from Sport for Business

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 66th episode of the show we are back in the Business of Golf, looking at the launch of the 2024 Legen...

Sky Ireland and the FAI with Orlaith Ryan, CCO of Sky Ireland - The Business of Football with Sport for Business

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 65th episode of the show, we are back to the Business of Football and a big week for the FAI and thei...

Keeping Girls in Sport with Anne Smyth and Nora Sullivan - A Sport for Business Podcast

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 64th episode of the show, we are starting a new series looking at the importance of Children’s spor...

Cooking Up a Special Paralympics - Neasa Russell in Conversation

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 63rd episode of the show, we meet with Ireland’s Chef de Mission for the Paralympic Games.What you ...

The Road to Paris with Daniel Wiffen - A Sport for Business Podcast

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 62nd episode of the show we meet with Ireland’s first-ever Double Swimming World Champion and a gen...

The Business of Rugby with Hugo Keenan - A Sport for Business Podcast

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 61st episode of the show, we meet with the Ireland and Leinster Full Back Hugo Keenan.We don’t norm...

The Business of College Football in the US - A Sport for Business Podcast

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 60th episode of the show, we meet with J Batt, the Athletics Director of Georgia Tech University in A...

The Sport for Business Podcast with Niamh O'Sullivan of Sport Ireland

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 59th episode of the podcast we focus on High-Performance sport and the funding of programmes and indi...

The Business of Football with Mark Scanlon, League of Ireland Director at the FAI - A Sport for Business Podcast

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let us know what’s on your mindIn today's 58th episode of the podcast, we return to the Business of Football in this week of the start of the 2...