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Millions of euros of arts and sports funding wasted, report finds

Millions of euros of arts and sports funding wasted, report finds

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

A failed IT project, unused X-ray equipment, and millions unspent on capital projects were the focus of a new report.

Community cricket event to be rescheduled after complaint over GAA involvement

Community cricket event to be rescheduled after complaint over GAA involvement

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Cricket Ireland has stepped in and indicated a similar event will now take place at Stormont.

Man who sent racist social media message to footballer banned from all games

Man who sent racist social media message to footballer banned from all games

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Harry Dunbar was identified and arrested after footballer Christopher Wreh posted a screenshot of the ‘vile’ message on his Instagram.

Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout

Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

The 28-year-old from Galway died a week after losing to Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast.

Sports briefs: League kick-off delayed, Mayo welcomes doubles king Dolan

Sports briefs: League kick-off delayed, Mayo welcomes doubles king Dolan

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

League kick-off is pushed back Soccer: The Mayo Football League has been forced to make changes to start of the 2024 league season which is scheduled to kick off later this month.