Not football specific, and I was definitely outside my comfort zone!
But I believe it could help me when working with people who might have learning difficulties, language difficulties or English language in football.
Surrounded by librarians, local authority employees, Garda (Irish Police) teachers and literacy champions, this was a massive learning experience for me personally.
@FAICoachDev@LeagueofIreland@ffa_fai@immigrationIRL
@GaryLineker@alanshearer@MicahRichards@RestIsFootball Hi Gary, Here's a debate for the 3 of you. Give us 10 players who never got to play for England but should have (doesn't include B team appearances) I will give one Julian Dicks
Best wishes
Mark
Today marks 21 years since I became a British citizen.
I’ve lived in London for nearly 30 years worked hard, made money, lost money, paid countless parking fines, and yes, even got arrested once for defending my wife and workplace from Pakistani thugs.
In all these years, I never faced ‘Racism from White Brits’.
But I was attacked many times by radicals from my own community because I dared to think differently.
The establishment always sided with them.
I suffered.
My family suffered.
My business suffered.
My health suffered.
But still, I chose to stand firm because I am loyal to Britain, the country that gave me food, shelter, and a future.
What these radicals are doing to me today is exactly what they are doing to Britain.
They want dominance and power
This isn’t just my fight anymore.
It’s our fight.
Let’s fight together.
Let’s protect Britain.
No retreat. No surrender.
One for All
All for One
What a wonderful gift I received this evening from the Powerchair Legends team families, very humbled.
Started that group 2 and a half years ago with 2 borrowed Powerchair footballs from the Association of Irish Powerchair Football Donal Byrne. And help from Brendan Corish FAI Wexford football for all.
At the official launch of their striker Sports chairs.
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Thank you to @DownSyndromeIRL Louth & Meath branch for inviting me to their presentation today in Slane.
The branch presented Jamie, Micheal & fergal with a framed poem (written just for them) and a trophy for representing their branch as Ireland International players at the European Championships in Italy.
They also had the opportunity to show everyone the trophy we won at the Championships.
I am very proud to be their international coach with Connor.
@ffa_fai@FAIreland@paulsmyth11@brentfordpengui
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Pat Ronan from Bunclody — a truly lovely man and a shining light in Wexford football.
Pat supported and sponsored women’s, men's & underage football year after year, always with a smile and a kind word for everyone.
@JamesColeman00 Jamie is one of the nicest fellas you'll ever meet. He treats everyone as equal.... he does more for his community than the gutter press. Who peddle division, hate & bigotry.
We started a new programme today with 2 IPAS centres here in Wexford. The idea is to help the children with their technical skills so they can join local clubs.
What a fantastic start, 7 female players were signed by one local club whose womans coach came down to watch ! And it's only week 1
@HealthyWexford@WexfordFC@WexfordFCWomen
@WexfordfcFFA @wexfordcoco@immigrationIRL@SLO_WexfordFC@FAIreland@ffa_fai @WexfordLocalDev
As part of the Wexford FC Foundation launch, hear from Mark Ross about the amazing work being done with our Down Syndrome Team in 2025 💜
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