1 April 2014; Today, Sunderland captain and Republic of Ireland International John O’Shea officially launched the McDonald’s FAI Future Football 2014 programme. McDonald’s FAI Future Football is a programme designed to support grassroots football clubs and enhance the work they do at local level. Up to 7,000 boys and girls in Ireland will take part this year, generating 60,000 additional hours of activity. 140 football clubs from all over the Republic of Ireland are registered to take part in the programme. The partnership, in its second year, adds to McDonald’s global investment in football. Pictured with John O'Shea are Sean Matundo, Corduff FC U10's, Co. Dublin, along with his team-mates from left, Ryan Kirwan, Darragh Keane and Craig Sheridan. Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE