Stephen Kenny visited the 5 acres yesterday and he witnessed all the fun of the INTERSPORT Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools for himself– now he can’t wait to see crowds back at the Aviva Stadium for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games against Azerbaijan and Serbia.

The Republic of Ireland manager visited the summer camps at Manortown United, Templeogue United and his former club Bluebell United today when he met with the boys and girls and their coaches as they enjoy their return to football.

“It’s fantastic to see all the boys and girls right throughout the country back playing football,” Stephen told FAI TV. “We’ve had a year of inactivity and it has hindered their development but also their enjoyment. It is just brilliant to see them out playing football again, whether it is with their camps or playing with their respective teams It’s fantastic and great to see today.”

Watching the smiles on so many young faces at all three venues today, Stephen was delighted to see the boys and girls really enjoying their football and the coaching provided by the FAI staff. He added: “We take these things for granted and it is great to be able to do it and great to see the kids enjoying their football. They are not made to be locked indoors, that’s for sure. And the weather helps, it’s fantastic.”