On 18 June 2008, the Olympic Council of Ireland announced that David O'Loughlin had secured a place for the men's individual pursuit in track cycling.

# – Indicates that points do not count in team total As a result of Jessica Kürten's world ranking, Ireland earned one individual place in show jumping at the 2008 games.

However, along with riders and horses from four other finalists, Lynch was suspended from taking part in the final, following a positive test for a banned substance.

[10] (A spate of illness circulated in the regatta field during the heats and finals, to the extent Germany's lightweight men's four had to withdraw entirely from the semifinal after three crew-members were affected.)

Citing potential embarrassment Connor Farrell became Ireland's first ever Olympic qualifier for the Triathlon after finishing in fifteenth place at the 2008 World Championships, and thereby earning his enough ranking points.