The Ollie Hickey Fund

Programme 2 - Football Association of Ireland

The Ollie Hickey Fund enabled MDI to secure FAI season tickets for Ireland’s 2025 matches, with premium, centre-pitch accessible seating - offering members an unforgettable matchday experience, supported by MDI accommodation and transport to help remove any barriers to attending.

For the first match - Ireland vs. Bulgaria in March  - we received 41 applications, reflecting the strong interest and enthusiasm from members for inclusive events like this.

One parent shared the impact of the experience: Firstly,  thank you so much for the tickets. It was Aaron's and mine first experience going to Aviva and what an experience we had as father and son. We made lots of precious memories that day and the experience will live with us always. (Shay Fitzsimons and son Aaron Fitzsimons)

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A young person standing in a stadium, holding up a scarf that says "Ireland Bulgaria" and shows the logos of both teams, with a soccer field in the background.