Sport Ireland

Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail – The Irish Times

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Irish Farmers’ Association president Francie Gorman has said any attempt to compulsorily purchase private land from farmers along the Cliffs of Moher walking trail walk will be “resisted outright”. Mr Gorman suggested that the proposal, which was floated in a draft report about the future of the coastal walk, amounted to efforts to “intimidate and … Read more

Kellie Harrington remains on €40,000 podium funding as some Sport Ireland investment figures yet to be realised – The Irish Times

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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

Sport Ireland awards €400,000 contract for gender representation research project

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Sport Ireland has awarded a €400,000 contract for a media research project on gender representation,which will look at “gender balance, visibility, portrayal, across Irish sports media coverage,” according to a notice posted on Government procurement website, eTenders. Sport Ireland, which is the statutory authority tasked with the development of sport in Ireland, posted an initial … Read more