Soccer in the Defence Forces

In this episode we speak to Captain Richie Barber, Lieutenant Leah McEvoy, Battalion Sergeant Major Anthony Jinx and Private Shannon Thomas about the opportunities that serving members have to play, coach and referee soccer in the Defence Forces.  


Time Stamps:

0.43: Guest Introductions

5.55: History of Soccer in the Defence Forces, FAI Affiliation & International Caps.

11.55: Men's Soccer

37.58: Women's Soccer

49.40: Domestic Tournaments

56.00: Refereeing


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