In late 2024 the existing 2021 – 2028 strategic plan was reviewed by the Board with the view to assess areas of progress and challenge and to publish a revised 2025 – 2028 strategic plan.
In summary the 2021 to 2024 plan delivered success in many areas, membership growth from 60,000 to 70,320 members, 34 targeted high-performance medals (22 in the prior Olympiad), significant growth in social media engagement to 46,000 unique monthly website visits, published HP and Participation strategies, a gender balanced Board, growth of participants on coaching courses from 630 in 2021, to 1421 in 2024.
However, challenges remain with no Olympic medal in Paris, the number of clubs has not grown significantly, and our volunteer recruitment and retention has also become more challenging.
This revised strategic plan is about our sport working together, pulling in the same direction, and recognising the importance of all our parts and individuals within our system to be the best we can be.
Our system requires all parts to be working effectively together, with everyone valued equally. That includes clubs, coaches, officials, athletes, event organisers, partners, supporters as well as Athletics Ireland as an organisation. Clubs and people will continue to sit very much at the heart of our operations and all we do.
Please find the 2025 to 2028 Strategic Plan here.
