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Nadia was Report . . . Minister Ross: FAI loan story raises big LAPPING UP ACCLAIM Dance duo with host Andrea Hayes flown over John and Nadia dance up a storm concerns By JOHN HAND SPORTS Minister Shane Ross last night said John Delaney’s €100,000 “bridging loan” to the FAI raised “serious concerns”. EXCLUSIVE by BARRY MORAN It was the first time and NEIL COTTER EMMA AND NADIA Ross spoke about the rev- elation, a story Delaney MODEL Nadia Forde was paid tried to block in a failed to dance with former FAI High Court injunction. chief John Delaney in a charity He said: “Recent media from LA Strictly Come Dancing event, reports regarding a loan provided to the FAI by its the Irish Sun has learned. CEO have raised serious The I’m A Celeb star was flown questions about govern- over from Los Angeles and had ance and financial con- her expenses covered for the high- trols in the FAI. profile event in aid of the Home- “Sport Ireland is less World Cup. engaged with the Associ- Finances at the FAI have come under ation to clarify these mat- increasing scrutiny in recent weeks ters and when the after it emerged Delaney tried to necessary clarifications injunct The Sunday Times over a con- have been received from troversial €100,000 “bridging loan”. the FAI, Sport Ireland will The former CEO — who stepped aside submit a report to me.” at the weekend amid the controversy — The minister was to dance is set to face a grilling by an Oireach- answering questions from tas Committee next month over the Fine Gael TD Noel Rock. Association’s cash flow issues following Rock said: “We saw the a series of Irish Sun revelations. revelation of an unde- We have now learned that in 2013, clared directors loan. top model Nadia was flown in from her The question has to be LA base to take part in the dancing fundraiser and partnered with Delaney. Delaney’s partner, left, & Forde asked, why was this nec- The Strictly Soccer Charity Fundraiser essary? Is it the only time was held in Citywest in aid of John that happened? Why Giles’ Foundation and Ireland’s Street wasn’t it declared?” Leagues, which raises money for teams NATIONAL ANTHEM The Irish Sun revealed to compete in the Homeless World Cup. in January that between It is unclear at this point whether the 2015 and 2018 Delaney FAI or the charitable causes ultimately sought early access to with John picked up the tab — and we have asked Fancy footwork . . . John and state funding that hadn’t the FAI for comment. Nadia cut a rug at charity event been approved yet. A spokesperson for Nadia last night And yesterday we told told the Irish Sun: “I can confirm Nadia how the FAI requested an was asked to attend this event and that early drawdown of 25 per it was a paid work event.” cent of its 2019 funding The star-studded do featured a large from Sport Ireland on number of Irish internationals, top models, socialites and stylists, none of January 25. whom asked by us received a fee. North West TD Dancing with the Stars regular Brian Rock said: “We’ve all Redmond — who received no fee — was been taken aback by the among the judges on the night, along- governance and corporate side Giles, socialite Lisa Murphy and issues within the FAI. journalist Barry Egan “I strongly believe it is But we can also reveal Forde — who now time to set the ..all of her went on to become close friends with course right, set the Delaney, 51, and performed the national record straight and com- anthem at the Aviva — was paid to FAI SUPREMO MADE PERSONAL REQUEST mence an independent, a take part after a personal request from l truly independent exami- the then-FAI supremo. nation into both manage- An FAI source said: “The event was ment and finances which held in aid of the John Giles’ Founda- further state funding will tion and Ireland’s Street Leagues, who would have both split the monies raised. Delaney pal Nadia sings at Aviva be contingent upon.” “There was a high-profile press lSTAR-STUDDED DANCE-OFF RAISED €14,000 launch for the night, it was on a bigger scale than events they’d usually host. “The organisers were asked to book Nadia Forde for the night. worked. It worked out great. And we got ten at times, you’d wonder what’s going Nadia, 29, who welcomed baby girl star Redmond also confirmed he was approved yet. And on January 25 of “Her flights and expenses were cov- 14 grand. That’s the important thing.” on between me and Nadia. But listen, Wyatt with fiance Dominic Day last asked to take part, explaining: “A lady I this year, the FAI requested an early expenses ered. It was made clear that she was A major auction was also held on the we’re very firm friends. October, later spoke of losing contact know helps a homeless soccer charity drawdown of 25 per cent of its 2019 abroad and would have to be flown in night with prizes including Nicky “I think I’m more like a father figure. with Delaney after his new relationship and she asked me, but I wasn’t paid to funding from Sport Ireland. especially for the night. Byrne’s Strictly Come Dancing shoes, I’m 46 years of age, she is in her early began. In an interview she said: “Hon- judge on the night.” The €100,000 “bridging loan”, cou- “It certainly raised a few eyebrows. Kenny Egan’s boxing gloves and a din- 20s, to be fair. estly? I don’t understand it. Solicitor Gerald Kean also danced for pled with the information The event did OK.” ner with then-Ireland football manager “She is somebody I have a lot of “I haven’t spoken to him since he free. He told the Irish Sun: “I never received by the Irish Sun on Another source claimed: “Her flights Giovanni Trapattoni. respect for. She’s got a great career as started dating his girlfriend. charge a fee for charity events. early drawdowns, means seri- and expenses came out of the budget Forde and Delaney became firm a model. It looks like she is heading for “He got with her and that was that. I “Maybe that’s why I’m so popular — ous questions will be asked of for the night.” friends after this meeting in May 2013, a good career in terms of her singing. thought we were friends. So it’s a bit I’m f***ing cheap!” Delaney at an Oireachtas Delaney later boasted that the event with the model going on to sing the “I wish her well in that, for sure. strange, if not hurtful. The Irish Sun contacted the FAI with Committee next month. “worked out great” in terms of finances national anthem before a September “We’re great friends, and we get on “But I’m always at the end of the a detailed list of questions. We revealed yesterday how and bragged: “I chose the song for World Cup qualifier later that year. really, really well but we were never phone if he wants to chat, like I always Street Leagues Ireland declined to the Waterford native wants to Strictly event Nadia — she’s Dublin’s uptown girl. There was much speculation about the together — absolutely not.” was before. It’s hard to understand.” comment when contacted last night. stay on in his new €120,000 nature of their relationship but Delaney Delaney found love the following year A spokeswoman for Valerie Roe PR — The Irish Sun revealed in January launch . . Giles “I did my best. I like to dance a little Executive Vice President role and telly host bit but I have never been trained. told the Irish Sun in 2014 that they with former model and PR worker which publicised the event — said: “We that, between 2015 and 2018, Delaney until Euro 2020, after which “Brian (Redmond) was absolutely fan- were just “very firm friends”. Emma English, who was listed as one of don’t get involved in third party pay- sought early access to millions of euro he will step down. Andrea Hayes were paid tastic. He taught simple steps and it He insisted: “If you read what’s writ- the organisers of the 2013 dance event. ments, it’s far too messy.” Talent show of state funding that hadn’t been @IrishSunOnline Free Fantastic Beasts sticker album

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NICO DE BOINVILLE is raring to get back on going down in an epic Cheltenham battle board his beloved Might Bite. with Native River. They cross swords again LOVEThe jockey won his race to beBITE fit to part- today in the first leg of the Jockey Club’s ner his King George hero. Now he hopes to £1million bonus. De Boinville added: “He has Ranieri’s ball! Nico relishingtopple Native River in a Gold Cup rematch definitely improved since last season. for the Betfair Chase (3.00 Haydock). “Mentally he was more mature last season De Boinville said: “I can’t tell you how — he seems more assured of himself. much I’m looking forward to him. He’s been “We’ve got the complete horse now.” in really good form. Riding him is a real De Boinville returned with a winner yester- MAWSON’S MUTT LEFT IT DEFLATED hot date with thrill. He is a fantastic horse and the public day on Wenyerreadyfreddie at Ascot. have started to really warm to him.” Return is thumbthing else — Pages 2-3 The Nicky Henderson-trained Might Bite Hendo’s herosuffered his only defeat of last season when FAIRYTALEFAIRYTALE OFOF DENMARKDENMARK SHANE TO

You may kiss the bride . . . Shane and Victoria pucker up in preparation

EXCLUSIVE by KEN SWEENEY, Showbiz Editor, and BARRY MORAN SHANE MacGowan will marry Victoria Mary Clarke in Denmark on Monday. They will tie the knot in front of a WED VIC small group in — 11 years after star proposed. Pogues legend ties knot in 48 hours Hat’s real love . . couple Full Story — Page Three 1RM Friday, April 19, 2019 ...... 5 SHANE OUT OF CHAIR AFTER 4 YEARS

LET’S GET PHYSIO Paddy helps Shane to get back on his feet during a recent rehab session

Best of friends . . . Depp played at MacGowan’s wedding SHANE MacGowan is hoping to get back on I dreamed his feet with the help of a physiotherapist — who is introducing him to modern music. a dream by The Pogues icon — who shattered his pelvis in 2015 ks — is putting in the hard graft with trainer Paddy Pio the gas wor O’Rourke ahead of a festival appearance in July. MacGowan, 61, has been confined to a wheelchair since a walk freak fall leaving a studio four years ago, calling it his EXCLUSIVE by BARRY MORAN most painful injury ever. The legendary singer is song from the 70s or 80s and now on the mend thanks to he has to guess the artist at-home sessions with Paddy, and song as quick as he can. who uses music to help His sharpness and knowledge motivate the star. on music is phenomenal.” Shane’s wife Victoria Mary Shane opened up about his Clarke was full of praise for long road to recovery after ’m glad to the chartered physio, who his horror fall leaving a I she believes is a great fit for Dublin studio in 2015. you the Fiesta rocker. Speaking following the see that She told the Irish Sun: accident, he said: “I fell the “The physio is brilliant. He is wrong way. I broke my are Better from Toomevara in Tipperary pelvis, which is the worst and he plays music really thing you can do. I’m lame in Now loud to motivate Shane. one leg, I can’t walk around “He actually introduced the room without a crutch. him to stuff that he hadn’t “I am getting better, but heard like Post Malone and it’s taking a very long time. he is really good at teasing It’s the longest I’ve ever RAP UP WELL Shane to make him laugh. taken to recover from an “I think psychology is a injury. And I’ve had a lot of Post Malone’s tunes huge part of getting people injuries.” inspired recovery moving when they have had Victoria joked at the time mobility issues. He’s great.” that Shane had suffered the And physio Paddy was injury while attempting a extremely complimentary of “complicated dance move”. MacGowan, telling how the Meanwhile, the journalist pair have bonded through a told this week how she and shared love of music. Shane were almost married He occasionally uses by megastar . session breaks to test Shane The couple — who have on his musical knowledge been together for 32 years and is blown away by his and were engaged for 11 “phenomenal” reactions. years — finally tied the knot He told the Irish Sun: in Copenhagen’s City Hall “Since I started working with last November. Shane he has been very Close pal Depp served as motivated to get back on his the wedding guitarist but feet and he’s doing really Victoria revealed he could well. He’s a huge Post have had a bigger role. Malone fan now! She said: “He was “His song Rockstar originally going to actu- came on through my ally marry us. A roving, playlist during one of “We were going to do it our first sessions in the Bahamas originally and he couldn’t but that was kind of stop laughing awkward for Shane with at some of his mobility issues and also the lyrics. for my family it’s easier. “And now Copenhagen’s not he loves very far away.” the rest of She said his music Depp brought so we usu- a guitar “and he did sing”, ally throw but Shane him on as put a ban loud as we on singing can and A Rainy Shane does Night in his best Soho. work. “I’m trying a roving, a to teach him how to use Spotify so he can access any song whenever he wants. “When we’re taking a break from exercise I sometimes play a game with him where I play a Rock ‘n’ rolled . . Paddy wheels Shane on night out with U2 last year roving I go