Govt accused of scuppering athletics bid

Athletics Ireland has accused Sports Minister John O’Donoghue of scuppering its bid to host the 2005 European Cross-Country Championships.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003 - 10:10

Athletics Ireland has accused Sports Minister John O’Donoghue of scuppering its bid to host the 2005 European Cross-Country Championships.

The body was seeking a government grant of €300,000 to stage the event, but was offered only €54,000. The event in full would have cost €650,000 to stage.

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Courts Athletics Heathrow Place: Cork Racecourse Person: Sports Minister John O’Donoghue Event: 2005 European Cross-Country Championships Organisation: Athletics Ireland

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