Séan Kelly, a former GAA president and current MEP for Ireland South, has urged increased investment in Irish football following the financial struggles of Dundalk FC. He suggests utilizing EU funding to support academy development and create a more professional structure for the game.
Former GAA president Séan Kelly has called for more investment in Irish football against the backdrop of Dundalk going to the brink of collapse, describing the club as "another wake-up call".
READ MORE: James McClean and Ireland rugby legend's cousin clash with rival players as Tom Brady watches on Kelly is calling for help to develop a sustainable academy structure in Ireland. "The lack of full-time academy staff in Irish clubs is shocking," he said. "We're one of only four countries in Europe with less than one full-time academy employee per club.
"There is a lot of work needed to reach the levels of our European neighbours, but to do that we need to change our attitude to both the domestic league in the country as well as talent development."
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