Irish FA postpone AGM as governing body redraft proposals to be voted on
The Irish FA has postponed its Annual General Meeting following 'a redrafting of proposals' for the meeting, which was originally scheduled for June 16.
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The Irish FA has postponed its Annual General Meeting following 'a redrafting of proposals' for the meeting, which was originally scheduled for June 16.
