Mixed martial arts in line for Sports Ireland recognition
Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed the move is being considered in response to the death last year of a competitor in a Dublin bout from blunt force trauma to the brain.
Speaking to the Irish Examiner after Taoiseach Enda Kenny broke his silence over the sport at Christmas to say he is a fan of Mr McGregor’s achievements, Mr O’Donovan said the popularity of mixed martial arts means that it cannot continue to be ignored.
