Athletics Ireland confirms McGonagle misconduct probe

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

The body also confirmed an instruction had gone out that there was to be no contact between him and the staff at headquarters while the investigation was ongoing.

However AAI denied claims Pierce O’Callaghan had signed a contract to work for Athletics Ireland, insisting that while Mr O’Callaghan was in negotiations (with Athletics Ireland), he subsequently withdrew his candidacy.