Fueling Ambition. Building Community. Powering UCC Sport.

At University College Cork, sport is more than competition - it’s about community, identity, and opportunity. Philanthropy helps every student, in every code, reach their potential - on the field, on the track, in the water, and far beyond.

Why Sport Matters at UCC

Sport at UCC has always been a unifying force - bringing together thousands of students, alumni, and staff under one crest. From the Mardyke to the global stage, our athletes carry forward a tradition built on teamwork, inclusion, and pride.

It’s where leadership is learned, friendships are forged, and resilience is tested. Whether competing at elite level or playing for pure enjoyment, sport shapes who our students become.

The Power of Philanthropy in Sport

Behind every training session, every scholarship, and every victory lies the generosity of donors who believe in what sport makes possible.

Your support helps to:

• Broaden participation – ensuring every student can play, train, and belong, regardless of background or means.
• Develop excellence – funding coaching, facilities, and athlete scholarships that let talent thrive.
• Promote wellbeing – strengthening both physical and mental health through sport and community connection.
• Preserve legacy – maintaining world-class facilities like the Mardyke, so future generations can follow in proud footsteps.

Philanthropy turns ambition into achievement and keeps UCC Sport accessible, inclusive, and world-class.

What Your Support Enables

Every contribution has impact:

• €50 supports a student’s club membership.
• €500 funds essential kit or coaching sessions for a team.
• €5,000 endows a bursary for a student-athlete balancing study and sport.
• Larger gifts help us develop facilities, fund sports science, and create new scholarships that open doors for future leaders.

Together, these gifts sustain the spirit that makes UCC one of Ireland’s great sporting universities.

Be Part of the Success

When you give to UCC Sport, you become part of something bigger - a community that champions participation, excellence, and wellbeing.

Every gift counts. Every player matters. Every supporter makes a difference.

Many Tribes. One Team. One University.

Your generosity keeps UCC Sport thriving for today’s students and tomorrow’s champions.