LIAM HENNESSY, President of Athletics Ireland, and members of his board will meet with the Irish Sports Council today to set out procedures for the appointment of a Director of Athletics.

ATHLETICS Ireland chiefs confirmed yesterday that the Chair of High Performance, Patsy McGonagle is under investigation — as revealed in yesterday’s Irish Examiner.

Athletics Ireland has announced that CEO Brendan Hackett informed the Board of Athletics Ireland last night that he will not be seeking a renewal of his contract as CEO.