Membership

Membership Benefits

• Player Representation
  Worldwide contacts through our membership of FIFPro
• Legal Representation
  Provided by Stuart Gilhooly on any contract, contractual dispute or club issue that may arise
• Career Guidance
  Provided through our regional player development officers
• Media Training Guidance
  Regarding how to deal with the press, and how to use social media, Twitter, Facebook, etc
• Financial Advice
  Terry Palmer will offer advice on any aspect of your financial matters, whether it’s a mortgage, financial planning or a retirement plan
• Addiction/Mental Health
  Confidential structures in place, where trained professionals will deal with any issues a player may have
• Assistance
  In finding new football employment
• Out of contract training camp
  Provide a 4-6 week training camp for the FIFPro Winter Tournament
• Access to Education Fund
  Max €750 per player, per year
• Sporting Tax Relief
  Advice on claiming the relief and any tax issues that may arise
• FIFPro Online Academy
  Degree in Sports Management.
• Coaching courses
  Are provided by the FAI Coach Education at every level
• Referees course
  A beginners course will be provided for a pathway into refereeing at junior level
• Transfer List
  Players availability on our website
• Awards Gala
  Free entry to our Annual Awards Gala
• Partner Offers
  Access to discounts and offers with PFA Ireland partners