# Michael Ring TD

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# grants

€40 million sports fund available to Irish clubs

However, applications must be in by February 28.

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Jan 17th 2014, 10:30 AM

# London 2012

Irish pride as Olympic squad touches down in Dublin

The Minister for Sport promised to fight for more funding as he welcome Ireland’s Olympians home at a small reception in Dublin Airport this afternoon.

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Aug 13th 2012, 4:31 PM

# Political Football

Going up: Enda Kenny and Giovanni Trapattoni take on Croagh Patrick

The Taoiseach and Ireland’s football chief teamed up for a charity fundraiser at the famous Co Mayo climb earlier.

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Apr 28th 2012, 4:40 PM

# Fiscal approach

Taking one for the team: Sports Council budget reduced for 2012

The Irish Sports Council must continue to tighten its belt for the foreseeable future with a further €1.5million reduction on their budget.

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Apr 4th 2012, 1:59 PM

# World Cup Bid

Ireland ‘more than capable’ of hosting Rugby World Cup

Michael Ring told the Dáil the country can play host to the world’s biggest rugby tournament in 2023

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Mar 28th 2012, 5:45 PM