# Sports

Ireland's sports tech squad is hitting form as investment flows

It is time to ‘accelerate’ as companies such as Kitman Labs and Output Sports secure new funding.

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Feb 29th 2020, 1:01 AM

Ireland's sports tech squad is hitting form as investment flows

It is time to ‘accelerate’ as companies such as Kitman Labs and Output Sports secure new funding.

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Feb 28th 2020, 12:03 PM

On a mission for growth: Why Kitman Labs is planning to double in size

The fast-growing Irish startup is on a hiring spree as it looks to capitalise on an evolution in sports tech.

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Jan 23rd 2020, 10:35 AM

On a mission for growth: Why Kitman Labs is planning to double in size

The fast-growing Irish startup is on a hiring spree as it looks to capitalise on an evolution in sports tech.

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Jan 22nd 2020, 1:10 AM

# two sections

Shane Ross says government will 'look at' proposal to split FAI

A plan has been created by FAI members to split the organisation into two sections, the Irish Independent has reported.

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Dec 12th 2019, 9:41 AM

Betting software startup Banach scored €1m, with backing from ex-Paddy Power execs

Paddy Power’s co-founder is among the investors taking a punt on the company again.

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Oct 10th 2019, 10:08 AM

Betting software startup Banach scored €1m, with backing from ex-Paddy Power execs

Paddy Power’s co-founder is among the investors taking a punt on the company again.

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Oct 10th 2019, 1:00 AM

The Irish economy is reaping the rewards of the sporting industry

According to a new calculation the sporting industry almost doubles return on government investment.

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Oct 4th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Startup Scout

Output Sports is building smart sensors for strength and conditioning training

In our weekly Startup Scout series, Fora picks out promising companies that are emerging from Ireland.

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Sep 26th 2019, 10:20 AM

# Startup Scout

Output Sports is building smart sensors for strength and conditioning training

In our weekly Startup Scout series, Fora picks out promising companies that are emerging from Ireland.

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Sep 23rd 2019, 1:00 AM

# Well read

The real Eddie Jones, Jonny Cooper's five-in-a-row relief and more of the week's best sportswriting

Stick on the kettle and settle into some of our favourite reads from this week.

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Sep 22nd 2019, 8:30 AM

Meet the man taking up the reins at the Curragh Racecourse

Pat Keogh wants Kildare locals to see the venue ‘as their racecourse’ as it emerges from a turbulent period

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Aug 22nd 2019, 9:31 AM

# Tweet Elite

Wan-Bissaka playing U12s for Palace, Rossies' super-fan Paddy Joe Burke and more Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

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Jun 23rd 2019, 10:30 AM

# Tweet Elite

Shane Ross robs Katie's limelight, GAA referee brings McDonalds to A&E and more Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

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Jun 9th 2019, 10:30 AM

Glofox has raised $10m in new funding for its push into the US market

The gym software startup is opening a new office in Los Angeles.

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May 14th 2019, 3:54 PM

Voices

Opinion: At a club football match on a cold and rainy, dismal evening - I fell in love with Gaelic games

I love the sense of community spirit that is manifest at every match. Throughout Ireland, the GAA is the glue that binds residents together, writes Larry Donnelly.

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May 4th 2019, 7:30 AM

# building and property

Why gym supremo Ben Dunne is on the lookout for smaller workout spaces

The high-profile businessman is moving one of his main Dublin branches to the basement of a cinema.

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Apr 14th 2019, 6:30 AM

# building and property

Why gym supremo Ben Dunne is on the lookout for smaller workout spaces

The high-profile businessman is moving one of his main Dublin branches to the basement of a cinema.

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Apr 11th 2019, 1:31 PM

# building and property

Why gym supremo Ben Dunne is on the lookout for smaller workout spaces

The high-profile businessman is moving one of his main Dublin branches to the basement of a cinema.

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Apr 9th 2019, 5:11 PM

# retail and services

Sports fashion brand Gym+Coffee is opening in Cork - but has put its UK plans on ice

The Irish athleisure startup has been feeling the burn from Brexit.

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Mar 27th 2019, 2:50 PM

How Perpetua took the 'best of nightclubs' to build a gym for the aspirational tech elite

After making its Dublin debut, the chain is already scouting other locations in the city.

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Mar 27th 2019, 2:43 PM

How Perpetua took the 'best of nightclubs' to build a gym for the aspirational tech elite

After making its Dublin debut, the chain is already scouting other locations in the city.

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Mar 24th 2019, 1:00 AM

# retail and services

Sports fashion brand Gym+Coffee is opening in Cork - but has put its UK plans on ice

The Irish athleisure startup has been feeling the burn from Brexit.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 3:00 PM

Voices

'Why can't I find comfortable, sweat-resistant, appropriate sportsgear? I'm a woman'

‘I wonder if my O’Neills tracksuit from P.E. is stashed away anywhere at home?’, writes Sarah Geraghty.

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Feb 19th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Let's Get Quizzical

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you paid attention to this week’s sporting headlines?

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Jan 18th 2019, 5:00 PM

# The Saints Are Coming

Can anyone stop the Saints from marching to the Super Bowl?

They might not have the best offence or defence but nobody is more complete than New Orleans, writes Steve O’Rourke.

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Nov 26th 2018, 12:06 PM

# retail and services

Flyefit's bumper profits highlight the very lucrative business of budget gyms

The low-cost chain has rapidly expanded and will soon open its first branch in Cork.

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Nov 21st 2018, 6:00 PM

# Tweet Elite

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh abseiling, Drake backing McGregor and more Tweets of the Week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

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Oct 7th 2018, 11:25 AM

How Dublin startup Banach is helping the betting giants keep up with technology

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile the three-year-old company.

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Aug 29th 2018, 6:00 PM