Troy Parrott and the Republic of Ireland team celebrate their win over Hungary in Budapest last Sunday. When Liam Scales headed on to Troy Parrott for the winner against Hungary, elation spread quickly. A moment defined by millimetres with Irish developed technology at the heart of it. Limerick has in turn become a hub of sorts for sports tech in Ireland, with Stats Perform (the owner of Opta) having a base there. Between the IDA attracting multinationals and Enterprise Ireland supporting indigenous businesses, sports tech has become a tremendously successful sector in Ireland.

Source: The Irish Times November 20, 2025 15:02 UTC