The RTÉ/Irish Sports Council Hall of Fame Award is an award given annually as part of the RTÉ Sports Awards ceremony each December. The award is given to a

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who has made a major impact on the world of sport during their lifetime. The winner is selected by

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. The most recent winner, in 2022, was

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Winners

By year

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:RTE Sports Hall of Fame Award RTÉ Sport Irish sports trophies and awards Halls of fame in the Republic of Ireland All-sports halls of fame Awards established in 2006