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Beyond The Lines – Pepper the Robot, Neutraliser Boxes and Man of the McMatch

Jul 16, 2020 | Beyond The Lines, Fan engagement, Health, News Freeview, Technology

Our weekly series highlights innovation and draws inspiration from sport around the world...

IOC Distributes $100M Relief Funding

Jul 16, 2020 | News Freeview, Olympics

International Sporting Federations including World Rugby, World Athletics and World Rowing have been provided with loans that amount to an aggregate $63 million by the International Olympic Committee.

Chambers The New Minister of State for Sport

Jul 15, 2020 | Governance, Government, News Freeview

Jack Chambers has been appointed as the new Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht. He will work alongside Senior Minister Catherine Martin who is Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture Sport and the Gaeltacht.

Turkish Airlines Stepping Sideways on Cricket Ireland Deal

Jul 15, 2020 | Cricket, News Freeview, Sponsorship

Turkish Airlines is ending its principal partnership with the Irish Men’s cricket team six months early but is staying on as its Official Airline Partner.

Rumour Swirls around Six Nations and CVC

Jul 15, 2020 | Finance, Media, News Freeview, Rugby

The Irish Times is reporting that the original offer of around €300 million could be halved in response to the pandemic disruption with the Financial Times is suggesting that the same figure is still in play but that major caveats will be installed to the contract to protect against further disruption.

Galway Races Guidance on Gatherings

Jul 15, 2020 | Covid 19, News Freeview

The Galway Races will be underway in a little under two weeks time and management have appealed to racegoers not to attend in the vicinity of the track.