Olympics decision a winner for Ireland
Political, sporting and business leaders have all predicted a major boost for Irish sport and tourism as a result of the International Olympic Committee’s decision in favour of the British capital.
It is also likely to lead to the Government speeding up approval for a €120 million plan to develop sports facilities at Abbotstown in order to attract athletes preparing for the Games London narrowly beat favourite Paris by 54 votes to 50 for the right to host the 30th Olympiad.
