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fromDefector
1 week ago

Gaelic Football Season Opens With Contested Gaza Protest Scoop | Defector

According to the article, written by RTE's Niall McCoy and labeled as "Exclusive," members of the Dublin sides decided "to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage" this season because of the insurer's business dealings in Israel since the Gaza invasion. The RTE story inspired other Irish athletes to chime in with support, generated related protests, and overwhelmed all other opening weekend news.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Croke Park boss says heavier fans may force stadium to cut capacity as it rakes in 60m a year

The National Football League (NFL) - American football's professional arm - has sanctioned its first ever match in Ireland. It will be a 'home' game for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who take on the Minnesota Vikings. Croke Park's capacity will be reduced to 72,000 for the match, partly because the NFL has insisted that temporary seats are put into Hill 16, but there were more than 600,000 applications for tickets.
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fromIndependent
9 months ago

GAA clubs score big on funding as move to shared sports pitches to help level playing field

Efforts are underway to promote equity among sports clubs in funding and resources.
GAA clubs currently dominate funding, raising equity concerns for minority sports.
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