EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 7 MIN
SIPTU Condemns FAI Closure of Youth Training Programme in Dundalk - 02/10/2025
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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 the current management’s strategy is.Robbie Purfield joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us more about what's going on here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 the current management’s strategy is.Robbie Purfield joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us more about what's going on here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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