Why 'glamorous' overseas options are not always the best choice for Irish athletes
3 sources·Updated August 20, 2026
Irish athletes overseas
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- Irish Times Sport·3h agoPaul McNamara: ‘What’s happening in Irish athletics with the public is just phenomenal’
Athletics Ireland’s high-performance director says funding, support and medal returns have all increased as the sport’s profile grows
Read at Irish Times Sport → - Irish Independent Life·3h ago‘The longer I am in the sport, the more I realise that all that glitters is not gold’ — Athletics Ireland boss Paul McNamara makes case for top athletes to stay in IrelandRead at Irish Independent Life →
- Irish Examiner Sport·7h agoWhy 'glamorous' overseas options are not always the best choice for Irish athletes
One of Athletics Ireland's leading coaches told high performance director Paul McNamara that the supports available to Irish athletes are the "best in the world"
Read at Irish Examiner Sport →
