Shane Lowry moves up in the betting for RTE Sports Person of the Year
Odds of 3/1 say the Offaly man will win the coveted RTÉ Sports Person of the Year 2026 prize
BOOKIES Ladbrokes have moved golfer Shane Lowry up in the betting for the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year 2026 after his sensational Irish Open win.
The Offaly man was too powerful out in Doonbeg over the weekend and ran out an 11-shot winner for just the second Irish Open win of his career.
Odds of 3/1 say Lowry will win the coveted prize at the end of the year.
The betting is currently topped by boxer Katie Taylor who holds a place in the nation’s heart after her final bout in Croke Park (4/6).
Others who may be in contention include European Athletics gold medallists Mark English (4/1) and Kate O’Connor (5/1), whilst Mayo’s Kobe McDonald is 7/1 rounding out the top five.
Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes commented: “Shane Lowry produced some of the best golf of his career on the weekend. Punters are rowing in behind him to win this year’s RTE SPOTY, however Katie Taylor is still the one to beat.”
RTE Sports Person of the Year 2026
Katie Taylor – 4/6
Shane Lowry – 3/1
Mark English – 4/1
Kate O’Connor – 5/1
Kobe McDonald – 7/1