100 YEARS OF TEAM IRELAND CELEBRATED AT CENTENARY OLYMPIC BALL

Last night, over 700 guests gathered for the special Team Ireland Centenary Olympic Ball, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. In 1924 the first team competed for Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris, and throughout the evening athletes and performances spanning the one hundred years were celebrated.

The unique event was attended by almost 300 Olympians from various sports and years, along with other sponsors, partners, and key stakeholders. Olympians David Gillick and Greg O’Shea were MCs on the night which included welcome notes from Minister Thomas Byrne TD and European Olympic Committees President Spyros Capralos.

Each Irish Olympian was presented with their official ‘number’ at the event, recognising the exceptional achievement it is for someone to even qualify for the Olympic Games. The highlight of the evening was the award ceremony, which celebrated individuals for their outstanding achievements, and President of Olympic Federation of Ireland, Sarah Keane, was also recognised for her contribution to Irish Olympic sport with an Order of Merit.

During the evening the attendees enjoyed performances from Nicole Lonergan on the electric fiddle, the Galway Tenors and Liam O’Connor, and video moments compiled by Inform Sport Media.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland extends thanks to Paul Byrne Media, Sound to Light, florist Lia Q Bell and the staff of the Clayton Hotel for contributing to an incredible night, and to official gifting partner to Team Ireland, Tipperary, for the awards and gifts.  Each attendee was presented with a gift and a Paris commemorative book, compiled with the assistance of journalist Clíona Foley and Andrea Kavanagh of Resonate Design.

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