Sport Ireland has revealed its latest Spotlight on Participation in Sport report, published on September 30. The report has revealed an encouraging growth in sports participation among LGBTQ+ communities, while also underlining a persistent gap in social involvement compared with heterosexual participants. The survey carried out in 2024 shows that active sports participation among LGBTQ+ people has increased by nine percentage points since 2021, reaching 58%. While the overall gap is relatively narrow, Sport Ireland emphasises the importance of continued efforts to ensure inclusivity and long-term engagement. More striking, however, is the disparity in social participation.