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What if public funding for major sporting events isn’t a gamble at all, but one of the smartest economic levers a country can pull? The core question remains the same: when do headline costs translate into visitor spending, tax receipts, jobs, global visibility, and a lasting legacy for participation?

We unpack why critics conflate two separate debates—event underwriting versus core domestic sport funding—and show how keeping those ledgers clean actually strengthens both.

Ireland’s edge is cultural and practical: a natural affinity for sport, cities that events can truly take over, and a hosting reputation that turns first‑time visitors into repeat travellers.

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