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Irish gymnastics group apologizes after a Black girl was skipped at a medal ceremony

Gymnastics Ireland has apologized for the incident. But the girl's mother says the group hasn't done enough. Video shows an official giving medals to a line of girls except the only Black participant.

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Black girl at centre of Irish gymnastics race row ‘badly let down’, says ministry

Statement comes as it emerges that head of Ireland’s sporting authority told family girl’s treatment was not racist

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Northern Irish golfers benefit from Golf Ireland Professional Scheme funding

Professionals receive over a quarter of a million euros in funding

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Padraig Harrington Launches Putting Green Facility To Public

The three-time Major winner officially launched the brand new Marlay Putting Green in Dublin

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Irish Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls benefit as Sport Ireland pledge further €4m in support

Members of Ireland's women's hockey team will be funded under a new scheme and will have more time to prepare for Paris '24

Irish Mirror

Irish boxers won't be hit in the pocket following IABA boycott of Worlds

Speaking at the announcement of core National Governing Body (NGB) core funding for 2023, Dr May added that other championships, in particular the European Games in Poland in June, are now the focus for Ireland's elite team.

Irish Mirror

FAI receive near €3m boost in latest government funding announcement

The FAI's latest cash injection will be welcome, but it's less than a quarter of what the GAA will receive under this COVID and Sports Energy Support Scheme award.

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Amateur boxing funding set to be restored after IABA agree to reforms

Back in August, a 15% reduction in the IABA's core funding was imposed after members of amateur boxing's national governing body voted to reject proposed governance reforms at their EGM in Roscommon.

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'Look at the medals': Aidan Walsh says it's business as usual for Irish boxers despire IABA unrest

There is still no replacement for Bernard Dunne as High Performance director but, with the Olympic qualifiers to come next year, Tokyo bronze medallist Walsh says he is staying positive and focused

Irish Mirror

GAA has reached "crisis point" over referee assaults says Wexford chief

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has called on Sport Ireland to act in conjunction with sporting bodies to stamp out intimidation against match officials

Irish Mirror

Ciara Mageean now in Olympic medal class after tough times, says David Gillick

The Portaferry athlete competes in the Diamond League 1500m final in Zurich tonight

Irish Mirror

Brian Kerr slams 'disgraceful' authorities for not helping League of Ireland clubs to do well in Europe

Kerr slammed the travel arrangements and the lack of respect shown to LOI clubs by Irish authorities.

Irish Mirror

Irish motorsport driver tests positive for cocaine

Harry McGovern has accepted his three-month suspension as a result of the positive test

Irish Mirror

IABA in turmoil as leading figures resign in wake of EGM vote against change

Chairperson Ciarán Kirwan and CEO Fergal Carruth will step down on September 2

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IABA in turmoil as chairperson Kirwan and CEO Carruth resign in wake of EGM vote against change

The announcement comes a month after change was rejected by the association's membership, but government is demanding a governance shake-up or more funding will come under threat

Irish Mirror

IABA warned by Jack Chambers that change can't go 'into the never-ever'

Minister for Sport also tells sporting bodies to sort gender balance by end of next year and reveals 19 have so far hit the 40% mark for female representation on their Boards

Irish Mirror

Irish sporting venues could house Ukrainian refugees as Government searches for space

The IRFU, GAA and Sport Ireland have been asked to identify and offer places for temporary accommodation as authorities struggle to house those fleeing the brutal invasion by Russia

Irish Mirror

IABA given two month deadline to find a solution after EGM vote causes 15% funding cut

Huge vote against change from affiliated clubs leaves boxing chiefs with serious work to do

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IABA chiefs urge boxing family to embrace change in Sunday's EGM following Jack Chambers summit

Boxing bosses met with the Minister for Sport last night as the deeply divided membership faces voting for root and change reform

Irish Mirror

Olympic medals back on agenda for Athletics Ireland with new strategy plan released

Coaching the key, both homegrown and with a global reputation, to plan that will cover Paris 2024 and LA 2028

Irish Mirror

Billy Walsh calls on government and Sport Ireland to make people within IABA "accountable for their actions"

Bernard Dunne has quit his role as the association's High Performance Director

Irish Mirror

Jack Chambers 'very concerned' with IABA as he laments loss of Bernard Dunne as HP Director

The Minister of State for Sport calls on Irish boxing body to get its act together and implement new governance plan overseen by Sport Ireland

Irish Mirror

Minister Jack Chambers backs Katie Taylor for Croke Park calls and pledges his support

Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn admits there are obstacles to overcome in bid for the Bray sensation to box in Dublin

Irish Mirror

IRFU CEO Kevin Potts heralds 'new dawn' for women's game as recommendations published

Kevin Potts has apologised to player representatives, however the full report into Ireland's failure to qualify for the Rugby World Cup is not disclosed for legal reasons

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