Socaskills Ltd, part of the Merrion Group, provides an outsourced Development Officer service to Irelands Issues Street Leagues.

Ireland's team for the Homeless World Cup is drawn primarily from these Nationwide leagues.

Dan Carey was appointed to manage Ireland's team selection, preparation and participation in the Homeless World Cup 2008.

About the Homeless World Cup

The Homeless World Cup is an annual, international football tournament, uniting teams of people who are homeless and excluded to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country and change their lives forever. It has triggered and supports grass roots football projects in over 60 nations working with over 25,000 homeless and excluded people throughout the year.