The RTÉ 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 and in association with the

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. The winner is selected by a judging panel appointed by

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. The most recent winner, in 2024, was

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Winners

By year

References

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