SIPTU Condemns FAI Closure of Youth Training Programme in Dundalk - 02/10/2025
SIPTU members employed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have condemned the organisation’s decision to close a youth training scheme run out of a centre in Oriel Park, Dundalk, County Louth. The closure will result in the loss of two community development officer roles and leaves 28 trainees without a programme which was due to commence next week. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Robbie Purfield, said: “This move by the FAI is exactly what our members have been warning about. It is a case of the organisation pulling up the supports for grassroots football. It is perplexing to even see what…
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