Category Archives: General Sports News Piece

Piece On Jonathan Afolabi: The Tallaght Echo (Online) – January 10 2021

Posted on January 22, 2021 by admin

Abuse of Tallaght’s Jonathan Afolabi condemned by Dundee By Daire Walsh  Dundee have moved to condemn what they describe as “vile racist messages” received by Republic of Ireland U21 international Jonathan Afolabi on social media. Having found the net for the … Continue reading →

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Children’s Sport Patricipation And Physical Activity Study Launch: John Treacy & Catherine Woods – The Irish Examiner – September 27 2019

Posted on September 27, 2019 by admin

John Treacy calls for Olympic ban if Russians guilty of wrongdoing By Daire Walsh Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy has called on Russia to be banned from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo if they are found to have manipulated data … Continue reading →

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Sport Ireland Institute Annual Review For 2018: John Treacy – The Irish Examiner (Print Edition) – May 1 2019

Posted on May 1, 2019 by admin

Treacy confident of robust reform Daire Walsh Sport Ireland chief executive John Treacy has expressed his confidence in the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) delivering a series of robust reform proposals for the FAI. IPA Director Aidan Horan is currently … Continue reading →

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Sport Ireland Institute Annual Review For 2018: Liam Harbison – The Irish Examiner – May 1 2019

Posted on May 1, 2019 by admin

Harbison predicts bright future By Daire Walsh Following a successful 2018, Sport Ireland Institute Director Liam Harbison believes a bright future lies ahead for the next generation of high performance athletes. Speaking at their Annual Review in Abbotstown yesterday, the Portmarnock native … Continue reading →

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Sport Ireland Institute Annual Review For 2018 (Online): John Treacy – The Irish Examiner – April 30 2019

Posted on April 30, 2019 by admin

John Treacy confident of ‘very strong and robust’ reform proposals for FAI By Daire Walsh Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy has expressed his confidence in the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) delivering a series of robust reform proposals for the FAI. … Continue reading →

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OCI Pre-EGM Media Briefing: Key Points – The Irish Examiner – December 6 2017

Posted on December 6, 2017 by admin

Goal to be financially independent, self-sufficient Daire Walsh As part of their new, athlete-centred seven-year strategic plan (2018-2024), the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) are seeking to become a financially independent, self-sufficient body. This was one of the key points … Continue reading →

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OCI Pre-EGM Media Briefing: OCI President Sarah Keane – The Irish Examiner – December 6 2017

Posted on December 6, 2017 by admin

Sarah Keane: OCI wary over Pat Hickey By Daire Walsh Olympic Council of Ireland president Sarah Keane acknowledged yesterday that she is “uncomfortable” with the possibility of Pat Hickey returning to the OCI Board. Hickey, the former OCI president, could … Continue reading →

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The Federation Of Sport 2015 Annual Review: CEO James Galvin – The Irish Examiner – December 17 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by admin

Call for new agency to secure international sports events By Daire Walsh  At its 2015 Annual Review in Herbert Park yesterday, the Federation of Irish Sport called for the establishment of a new sports event bidding agency to secure prestigious … Continue reading →

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Anti-Doping Annual Review 2014: Brendan Buckley – The Irish Examiner – May 8 2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by admin

Three positive dope tests in 2014, says Irish Sports Council By Daire Walsh Three Irish athletes tested positive for banned substances in 2014, confirmed the Irish Sports Council (ISC) at its Anti-Doping Annual Review this week. Motocross rider David Coates, as well as two unnamed athletes, were found … Continue reading →

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Anti-Doping Annual Review 2014: John Treacy & Una May – The Irish Examiner – May 7 2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by admin

GAA to carry out blood testing in new anti-doping drive By Daire Walsh 2016 is set to be another landmark year in the history of the GAA, after it was confirmed yesterday that blood testing would be carried out in the association … Continue reading →

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