Kate O’Connor named sportswoman of the year

Track and field athlete Kate O’Connor (left), who crowned an unbelievable breakthrough year by winning silver in the heptathlon at the World Championships in Tokyo in September, is The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2025.Kate is pictured with Legendary Mayo Gaelic football forward Cora Staunton, who won four All-Irelands and 11 All Star awards during her 24 year senior career with the county and was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award at The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year awards 2025. Photo: Barry Cronin for The Irish Times.

Kate O’Connor, who won silver in the heptathlon at the World Championships in Tokyo, is the Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2025.

In a brilliant breakthrough year, the track and field star announced herself on the world stage as one of the best all-round female athletes in the world.