FAI keen for others to follow Cork City approach to More Than A Club programme

Cork City’s Erika Ní Thuama at yesterday’s announcement of Bank of Ireland as associate sponsors of the League of Ireland in a three-year deal, covering the Men’s Divisions, Women’s National League, FAI Cups, and a More Than A Club programme across the domestic game. Picture: Sportsfile

The FAI are eager to harness the trail Cork City blazed in their revamped More Than A Club programme.

As part of the Bank of Ireland’s arrival as associate sponsor of the FAI, the governing body aims to expand an initiative that delivers social gain through League of Ireland channels.