'He's creating the links': 'Ambassador' Niall Quinn joins FAI quest for facilities funds

Former Republic of Ireland international Niall Quinn during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Niall Quinn has joined the FAI’s quest to generate the 20% of the €863m they’ve quantified as necessary to modernise Irish football facilities.

The Global Ireland Football Foundation, which was rebranded from the Ireland Football Facility Fund, has finally got off the ground after two years in gestation, with potential donors being pitched to.