On Portland Row in Dublin’s inner city, bunting, flags and posters hang from the houses where there is “so much pride” in footballer Troy Parrott despite Ireland’s defeat to the Czech Republic on Thursday. The Irish team lost on penalties after the game ended in a 2-2 draw , bringing the country’s dream of reaching … Read more
An increase to €27 million in high performance funding in the first year of the new Olympic cycle is the headline amount highlighted by Sport Ireland, although there is still some moving and shaking to be done before final figures are realised. Up €2 million on the last of the Paris cycle amount, in all … Read more
Chairman of Sports Ireland John Foley announces the winner of Irish Times/Sports Ireland Sportswoman of the Year… Kellie Harrington! Well done Kellie! She speaks to Des Cahill: “Sometimes you have to have the lows to come back to the top, throughout the last year, people think you win the Olympics you live a glorious life, … Read more