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Boxing funding to be restored as IABA agree to reforms

Amateur boxing in Ireland is to have funding restored as Minister for Sport Jack Chambers confirmed that Sport Ireland are satisfied with the governance reforms agreed to by the IABA since September.

Boxing • 07 Nov 22

The €35 million fund is part of a wider €60 million package aimed at helping sports clubs through the energy crisis

Funding boost for sports clubs during energy crisis

A new €35 million fund has been established to help Irish sports clubs with rising energy costs this winter.

Football • 28 Sep 22

O'Neill fears boxing 'downfall' ahead of IABA vote

Irish Olympian Darren O'Neill has warned there could be a "downfall" in boxing if the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) does not accept recommended reforms at an extraordinary AGM this Sunday.

Boxing • 07 Jul 22

Government tells IABA to reform or face huge sanctions

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has set a timeline for the IABA to adopt recommended guidelines for reform or face "immediate and severe financial sanctions" which would threaten the future of the organisation.

Boxing • 17 May 22

Sports Minister Jack Chambers launched the Sports Action Plan to cover the period of 2021-23 on Monday

Sports Action Plan calls for 40% female representation

Sports Minister Jack Chambers has set a target of 40% female representation in leadership roles in Irish sporting organisations by the end of 2023.

Jack chambers • 29 Nov 21

Ireland are set to take on France at Energia Park, Donnybrook, on Saturday

Six Nations clash with France still awaiting clearance

The fate of Ireland's Women's Six Nations clash with France remains in the balance as the Government continues to establish a workable solution for elite sports travel amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Rugby • 13 Apr 21

Monaghan players trained in breach of guidelines

Minister Chambers labels rules breach 'unacceptable'

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers believes that the latest inter-county training rules breaches, by Monaghan footballers, will cause anger amongst those who have made great sacrifices throughout the Covid crisis.

GAA • 08 Apr 21

Dublin could lose home advantage for some games

Chambers: Dublin training breach 'clearly unacceptable'

The photographs showing members of the Dublin senior football panel training in the presence of a coach is a "clear undermining of the public health message", according to Minister of State for Sport, Jack Chambers.

GAA • 01 Apr 21

Trainer Gordon Elliott sought to explain his actions by saying he sat down after receiving a phone call

Elliott loses Cheveley Park stars to main rivals

Gordon Elliott will face a Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board hearing on Friday in relation to the controversial photograph which emerged in recent days, but his career as a trainer has today been hit with a seismic blow.

Racing • 02 Mar 21

The SSE Airtricity League resumes next month

Government pledges 'additional support' for LOI

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has promised that the government will provide additional support to help the SSE Airtricity League start this season.

Soccer • 04 Feb 21

Jack chambers