Category Archives: General Sports News Piece

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 →

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 →

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 →

Irish Sports headquarters opening marks major milestone   By Daire Walsh   A major milestone in Irish sport was reached yesterday with the official opening of the Irish Sports HQ at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown.   The hub … Continue reading →