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We break down Budget 2026 for Irish sport and what it means for national bodies, players, clubs and facilities. We share the numbers, the politics behind them, and where the real gains can land over the next 18 months.

• €10.8m uplift for Sport Ireland and legacy programmes
• Core funding increases for GAA and IRFU
• Targeted support for inter‑county players
• Growth funding for hurling and camogie in new areas
• €3m for League of Ireland academies
• Women’s rugby pathway investment
• High-performance funding steps towards LA 2028
• Velodrome and Badminton Centre to begin in 2026
• LSSIF annual uplift and community facilities progress

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