Paul 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
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Athletics Ireland’s high-performance director says funding, support and medal returns have all increased as the sport’s profile grows
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