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    Foot.ie! The Heart of the Game – Why Supporters are vital to Football

    Just want to point people to this website article which tells of a conference entitled, ‘The Heart of the Game – Why Supporters are vital to Football’, the first event of its kind in Ireland.

    Hosts FORAS – the supporters’ trust which owns and runs Cork City – has just overseen the club’s first season back in the top flight, and spokeswoman and Project Manager Niamh O’Mahony says the efforts of fans – backed by pan-European organisation Supporters Direct Europe – are now focusing on a nationwide effort to solve some of the long-term problems in Ireland.

    “We’ve heard a lot about the problems in the League, and who is and is not to blame. For us, that debate has led us to the point where we’re all asking what part we – clubs, fans and supporters’ trusts – can play to fix them, and to do so collectively.”
    Ref: EC Project Irish Football Survey Thread


    Obviously its a good idea to be aware of this happening but even better would be for fan to turn up to this and see whats actually happening. Its a two day event so its probably best to over night it if you have to travel more than a couple of hours.

    If anyone wants any info on travel or accommodation then just shout away and i'll try and help with that.

    I recently posted a Travel Resources thread which ideally would help people out as well.
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    Really vital people make this if they can, follow along on social media and spread the word. Forums are full of discussions on governance and community so here's a chance to make those opinions count.

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    Just wondering, of the folks who were involved in NLU and NLSA, what do you think of this exercise? Just trying to gauge peoples interest in it.
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    Are people able to walk in off the road to this??

    Tempted to go for a nose but wont know til Saturday morning if I'm able.

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    Also just looking there it doesn't say where its on?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lim till i die View Post
    Are people able to walk in off the road to this??

    Tempted to go for a nose but wont know til Saturday morning if I'm able.

    Also just looking there it doesn't say where its on?!
    Its pretty much open to any LOI Fan to attend, all thats asked is the you email this address [loifanforum@gmail.com] expressing your interest in attending. It on in the Metropole Hotel, which is on MacCurtain Street in Cork. Its about 2 min walk from the Train Station / Bus Station / Expressway Bus Stops.

    Here is the agenda ....

    CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

    SATURDAY

    13.00 – Welcome
    (Introduction to the Project & its Objectives, Survey results, Housekeeping)

    14.00 – 15.00: Workshop on Improving Governance

    15.30 – 16.30: Workshop on Increasing Community Ties
    *These sessions will be interactive in that while there will be experienced advocates involved, we will be looking for feedback, comment and discussion.

    18.00 – 20.00:
    Public Event:
    A discussion on the improving quality of the League and the growing number of ex-League of Ireland players in the National Squad.

    SUNDAY

    11.00 – 12.00: Workshop on Fan Activism
    Why are League of Ireland fans so active – be it running their clubs, setting up Trusts, volunteering on Match Night? How can this be maintained?

    12.30 – 13.30: Public Event:
    Fan Activism across Europe and what the LOI can learn?

    13.45 – 14.45: Public Event: The Match Night experience & Marketing the League

    15:00 – 16:00: Public Event: Discussion on Supporters Charter for Irish football fans

    4.00 – 4.15: Closing Remarks

    ******************************


    Details: Over Details of the Project

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    Two very good hostels nearby ....

    http://www.bruhostel.com/

    http://www.sheilashostel.ie/
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lim till i die View Post
    Also just looking there it doesn't say where its on?!
    It's on in the Metropol Hotel in Cork. The public discussion panels, which start at 6PM on the Saturday and 12PM on the Sunday, are open to all. Drop an RSVP to [EMAIL REMOVED]

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    Bump, just reminding people that this is the coming weekend.
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    Is Rico speaking at this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spudulika View Post
    Is Rico speaking at this?
    Not sure about that but there are some very good speakers lined up from what i'm lead to believe.
    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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    The SFAI are the governing body for grassroots football in Ireland, not the FAI. Its success or the lack of is all down to them.

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