Evanne Ní Chuilinn named as Fine Gael senator by Tánaiste
Broadcaster Evanne Ní Chuilinn has resigned from her role in RTÉ and has been named as a Fine Gael senator by Tánaiste Simon Harris.
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Croke Park in line to host first NFL game in Ireland
Croke Park looks set to host Ireland's first NFL game later this year with the Government briefed today on the proposal to bring a Pittsburgh Steelers fixture to GAA Headquarters.
Failure to rebuild Casement Park ‘not the fault of unionist ministers’
The failure to redevelop Casement Park is not the fault of unionist ministers, Gordon Lyons has told MLAs.
Man City lawyer claims human rights issues would ‘distract’ football watchdog
A top lawyer representing Manchester City has claimed human rights issues would “distract” a new football regulator if it was required to consider them.
UK government ‘cannot commit’ to Casement funding without more details on costs
The UK government cannot confirm whether it will provide funding to redevelop Casement Park until it knows the costs and sees revised proposals for the stadium, Hilary Benn has said.
GAA hopeful of lower-spec Casement Park rebuild without excessive use of funds
The GAA has expressed hope that a lower spec redevelopment of Casement Park can be delivered without an excessive drain on the public purse.
GAA clubs receive nearly €97m of €230m Govt sports fund
GAA clubs and counties are set to be the biggest beneficiaries from the Community Sport Facilities fund after the Government announced they will receive close to €97m of the €230m funding.
€230m in funding announced for sports clubs
€230 million in sports capital grants has been announced by the Government for clubs and facilities around the country.