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Ireland's final legacy

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Grassroots

We find out about the grassroots plans for Dublin around the UEFA Europa League final.

Ireland's final legacy
Ireland's final legacy ©UEFA.com

We find out about the legacy that hosting the 2011 UEFA Europa League final will leave for grassroots football in Dublin and the whole of the Republic of Ireland. Final ambassador Ronnie Whelan tells us why its so important for youngsters to be given the chance to play football while Miriam Malone from the Football Association of Ireland offers a rundown of the grassroots activities planned in conjunction with big game.

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