Getting Ready for Euro 2020

Yesterday marked 100 days to go until Euro 2020 kicks off and FAI Interim Deputy CEO Niall Quinn joined former Republic of Ireland Women’s international Olivia O’Toole, UEFA EURO 2020 volunteers and tournament mascot Skillzy to mark the milestone.
Quinn will be joining us alongside Dublin Lord Mayor Tom Brabazon and a host of others for the Sport for Business Football Breakfast taking place at the same venue two weeks from today, on March 19th.
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Dublin will host three matches from Group E and one Round of 16 clash in June. It is the world’s third-largest sporting event after the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup and doubtless the largest ever to come to Ireland.
UEFA EURO 2020 is expected to reach in excess of 5 billion broadcast viewers in this, its 60th year. That will present Ireland to a bigger global audience than has ever been the case before.
With Poland and Sweden already booked into Dublin for the group stages, the final Group E team will be confirmed following the conclusion of the play-offs later this month with the Republic of Ireland vying for the final coveted place alongside Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Slovakia.
Over 110,000 supporters are set to visit Ireland this summer for Euro 2020 and Quinn believes that they will play a major part in showcasing the best of Ireland to the world.
“UEFA EURO 2020 will be an incredible showcase for Irish football, Irish sport and indeed the Irish nation and we are hugely excited to reach this significant milestone with 100 days to go,” he said.
“There’s a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes as Dublin joins the 11 other cities in hosting matches. The four matches to be held in the Dublin Arena will leave a lasting legacy for our game across Ireland.”
“With over 1,400 volunteers already signed up by the UEFA EURO 2020 team and our partners in Dublin City Council, spanning more than 70 nationalities, it is especially fitting that we celebrate their involvement today.”
“Volunteerism is at the core of our wonderful sport and their engagement and participation will greatly enhance the match-day experience for the tens of thousands of supporters who will descend on Dublin in June.”
Joining Quinn on the landmark day was fellow Dubliner Olivia O’Toole who is one of the Republic of Ireland’s most decorated international footballers and who scored 54 goals in a hugely successful 18-year career, from 1991-2009.
UEFA EURO 2020 will open on Friday, 12 June in Rome and will conclude with the final on Sunday, 12 July in London.
You can still sign up to be a part of the EURO 2020 City Volunteer Team here.