Formed in October 2023 and officially launched the following February, the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association’s mission is to enhance the lives of former players.
Committed to the wellbeing of our members, where possible we will seek to financially support ex-footballers who find themselves faced with health and other challenges.
Fostering a supportive, holistic community, we will also provide guidance and resources to help individual members, male and female, navigate life beyond their playing careers.
Management Team
Our executive team consists of former League of Ireland players and entrepreneurs very experienced in sports management and the professional football environment.
The committee consists of 12 ex-professional players, including representation from the women’s game, and its officers are Harry McCue (Chairman), Linda Gorman (Vice-Chair), Martin Lawlor (Secretary) and Mick Byrne (Treasurer), with Conan Byrne as Membership Secretary.
Committee
Pat Byrne, Terry Eviston, Pat Fenlon, Robbie Gaffney, Harry Kenny, Carmel McNulty, Kieron Maher, Aine O’Gorman, Alan O’Neill, Anto Whelan.
Patrons
John Giles, Eoin Hand, Niall Quinn, Liam Brady, Keith Treacy.
Legal Advisor: Brendan Dillon (Managing Partner, Dillon Solicitors LLP, Dublin).
Galway Bay GC Golf Classic Committee 2025: Gerry Daly, Ronan Killeen, John Mannion, Mike O’Toole, Terry O’Regan, Mickey McLaughlin.
Disclaimer: Admission does not confer any entitlements or official membership status. Any and all applications for assistance will be assessed in accordance with the IPFBA Constitution.