Ireland's first velodrome in doubt despite planning permission approved 20 months ago

The €8m project, that would see Ireland have its first indoor velodrome, is in doubt with construction work yet to begin

Martyn Irvine wins scratch race, Track World Championships 2013, day two, evening

Plans to build Ireland's first ever indoor velodrome are up in the air - despite planning permission being granted in March 2013.

The €8m facility at the National Sports Campus on the outskirts of the capital Dublin was approved by Fingal County Council 20 months ago.

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Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.