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Football can still provide hope and a release from the mundane chores. Far from Krakow and Warsaw a significant Polish crowd gathered at Croke Park for Wednesday’s international friendly as if to offer a reminder of the impact an international has. There was a surge of nationalistic pride accompanying them in the old town, and there was a touch of a certain summer way back in 1994 when it was those of Irish descent that were sprinkled around the United States of America.

The launch of the 2009 National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer School programme for Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon, Offaly, and Laois kicked off in Athlone Town FC recently. This year will see up to 25,000 children from all over Ireland participating at over 290 camps nationwide – up from 270 last year with 21 camps taking place in Westmeath, Longford, Offaly, and Laois.