Biden almost called upon as ball boy in Gaelic games demonstration
US president Joe Biden was nearly called upon as a ball boy during a young girls’ Gaelic games demonstration.
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‘Disappointing’ European teams will not wear anti-discrimination armbands
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has said it is “disappointing” that European teams will not wear anti-discrimination armbands during the World Cup.
Construction to begin on national velodrome centre next year
A multi-million velodrome and badminton centre will be one of the first projects to be delivered as part of the Government’s medium-term plan for Sport Ireland’s vast Dublin campus.
Ireland footballers’ IRA chant ‘utterly insensitive’ to victims – DUP
A video showing members of the Ireland national women’s football team singing a pro-IRA chant has been criticised as “outrageous” and “utterly insensitive” to victims.
Three men held in football match-fixing probe released without charge
Three people arrested over alleged match-fixing in the League of Ireland have been released without charge.
Henry de Bromhead pays tribute to 'extraordinary' son after tragic accident
The parents of 13-year-old Jack de Bromhead, who died following a horse-racing accident, have paid tribute to their “extraordinary and beautiful” son.
Sports bodies could face penalties over ‘snail’s pace’ of dealing with gender balance
Sporting bodies that move at a “snail’s pace” to reach the target of 40 per cent female representation on their boards could face financial penalties, the Minister of State for Sport has warned.
Leona Maguire to be reunited with golf bag lost at Dublin Airport
Golf star Leona Maguire’s urgent plea to find her golf bag has been answered after her luggage was located ahead of a tournament.