Posts Tagged ‘ football ’

Ban of alcohol sponsors at sporting events draws ire

By The Mick
October 26, 2012
Ban of alcohol sponsors at sporting events draws ire

CEO of Diageo Corporation has described a proposed ban drinks sponsorship of sporting events by the Irish Government as “ridiculous”. Speaking in Dublin on his first visit to Ireland in four years, Paul Walsh said that while the effects of ending such sponsorship might not be felt immediately, they will down the line. Diageo...
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Ireland beats Bosnia in final home game before Euro 2012

By The Mick
May 26, 2012
Ireland beats Bosnia in final home game before Euro 2012

Republic of Ireland’s substitute Shane Long scored the only goal as the boys in green beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final home game before Euro 2012. A positive second-half performance from Ireland was rewarded when Long headed in Aiden McGeady’s cross on 79 minutes. McGeady, who impressed after coming on for Damien Duff, and fellow...
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Rory McIlroy dives into €180m property tax deal

By The Mick
May 13, 2012
Rory McIlroy dives into €180m property tax deal

Rockstar golfer Rory McIlroy has chipped in with Manchester United stars Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to invest in a €180m tax-driven property deal. The Co Down golfer, who is dating the Danish tennis doll Caroline Wozniacki, has emerged as an investor in Waverton Property LLP, a partnership set up to convert a Birmingham...
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