Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

**Kiki Balboa** · 25/04/2024, 9:34 AM

https://twitter.com/SeanKellyMEP/sta...YYtNtxPxw&s=08

Sean Kelly and Fine Gael talking about the need for supporting the LOI in terms of facilities and academies. Fair Play. Also highlights the growth of attendances.

**Kiki Balboa** · 25/04/2024, 10:33 AM

We in the LOI community have to be a fair bit more politically active and demanding, and prepare to mobilize around positive LOI policies.

The only way I see things developing in the LOI.

**Nesta99** · 25/04/2024, 11:26 AM

Its great to see LoI growth making it relevant enough for politicians to court votes. Wonder what Joe Brolly's rection was to this after previous comments on Kelly, 'used to call hmself a Gael but is nothing more than a Free Stater'....great craic to watch!

**EatYerGreens** · 25/04/2024, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa

We in the LOI community have to be a fair bit more politically active and demanding, and prepare to mobilize around positive LOI policies.

The only way I see things developing in the LOI.

Absolutely. The GAA is very good at channelling public pressure when it wants/needs to. LOI fans need to start flexing their muscles as well. Especially with 2 or 3 elections due this year.

**nr637** · 25/04/2024, 2:15 PM

We all know of Independent TD Mick Wallace and his association with Wexford FC and I think Sinn Fein TD Jonathan O'Brien had some connection with Cork City for a time.

Anyone aware of TD's that have some connection to their local Airtricity club?

Maybe we could create a list and forward it to the FAI !

**nigel-harps1954** · 25/04/2024, 2:16 PM

Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa

We in the LOI community have to be a fair bit more politically active and demanding, and prepare to mobilize around positive LOI policies.

The only way I see things developing in the LOI.

Absolutely. We don't shout from the rooftops enough for it to be made anywhere near priority for politicians.

**listowelceltic** · 25/04/2024, 2:44 PM

Good man Sean. I spoke with him at last Kerry game in the Markets Fields and he does seem interested in the league. Goes to quite a few home games as well when he's around.

**Another Bohemia** · 25/04/2024, 3:03 PM

Originally Posted by nr637

We all know of Independent TD Mick Wallace and his association with Wexford FC and I think Sinn Fein TD Jonathan O'Brien had some connection with Cork City for a time.

Anyone aware of TD's that have some connection to their local Airtricity club?

Maybe we could create a list and forward it to the FAI !

Aul Michael D was fond of a visit to Dalymount in the early days of his tenure as president and has always been a fan of football in Ireland.

Bohs specific I know various parties and/or politicians have sponsored either matches or match balls.

I think politicians (at least in Dublin) have a lot of time for the LOI and LOI fans. The problem seems to be more along the lines of clubs not working together & FAI malpractice rather than political apathy.

**Nesta99** · 25/04/2024, 3:15 PM

Originally Posted by Another Bohemia

Aul Michael D was fond of a visit to Dalymount in the early days of his tenure as president and has always been a fan of football in Ireland.

Bohs specific I know various parties and/or politicians have sponsored either matches or match balls.

I think politicians (at least in Dublin) have a lot of time for the LOI and LOI fans. The problem seems to be more along the lines of clubs not working together & FAI malpractice rather than political apathy.

Can you do a jersey for them?