It's a sad reality that some teams in many sports don't have the money to get themselves to a world championship when they've qualified.
Add Ireland's national indoor lacrosse team to that list.
Here's a post from Conor Walsh, a member of Ireland's national indoor  lacrosse team.Hopefully if the word spreads, these guys will get a chance to compete in Prague.
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As you may know, I am playing lacrosse for Ireland in the World Cup  which is coming up this May in Prague. The Ireland Lacrosse team is 100%  player funded which makes representing Ireland, an expensive affair.
This  year is no different. It will cost each athlete between €1600 – €1800  to represent their country in the 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse  Championships in Prague, Czech Republic held May 21st-28th.
Show Your Support For Ireland Lacrosse
You  can show your support for the 2011 Irish National Indoor Lacrosse Team,  and for lacrosse in Ireland, by sponsoring a player, purchasing  advertising or simply making a donation, all of which will be recognized  in the 2011 Irish National Indoor Lacrosse Team Media Guide. Printed  versions of the guide will be produced for circulation, and it will also  be available online. There is more information about Ireland Lacrosse  available at IrelandLacrosse.ie
Where does your Donation go?
All  funds raised through the 2011 Irish National Indoor Lacrosse Team  fundraising programme are used to offset the costs
of our athletes.  Your money goes directly to pay for – facilities, accommodation while  abroad, food while abroad, uniforms and equipment.
There are a  number of different ways that you can help support me and the Irish  National Indoor Lacrosse team. You can even help by simply passing this  post along to your family and friends or your followers on Twitter, or  by posting this to your Blog readers. 
If you wish to support  the 2011 Irish National Indoor Lacrosse Team, please email me at  flopseye@gmail.com
Thank you,
Conor Walsh #24

 
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