FAI News

As you probably already know the Festival of Football is being held in Meath this year.  To kick it all off the FAI are holding an information meeting next Tuesday coming.  This is a great opportunity for us all to promote the vibrant community of football we have built together in the county.   Please,…

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland have mutually agreed with Martin O’Neill to part company. O’Neill, who was first appointed to the position on November 5, 2013, most recently led the Republic of Ireland team to a draw away to Denmark in the final game of the new UEFA Nations League. The management…

We would like to wish a massive well Congratulations to Anne Maher Chairperson from Enfield Celtic FC who this evening at the FAI Gala Dinner in Cork was awarded a service to football award Anne is a massive driving force in Enfield Celtic and this award is richly deserved. Congratulations Anne we are delighted for you.

Great news coming through this morning that there is to be a new stadium built for Drogheda United.  The news comes from the FAI this morning that after months of Hard work and  planning permission has been granted for a stadium and Municipal Playing Pitches. Congratulations to Fiachra and his team on achieving this today.   Full Press Release…

The FAI Referees Department are pleased to confirm the date & venue for a Referees Beginner Course which will take place in Louth in August 2018. Refereeing is a challenging and very rewarding past time. Whether your ambition is to referee at the World Cup finals or officiate in your local league this course is…

The FAI Referees Department are pleased to confirm the date & venue for a Referees Beginner Course which will take place in Louth in August 2018. Refereeing is a challenging and very rewarding past time. Whether your ambition is to referee at the World Cup finals or officiate in your local league this course is…

Early bookings hint at another record-breaking year The 2018 SportsDirect FAI Summer Soccer Schools were given the perfect kick-off at Aviva Stadium as Republic of Ireland managers Martin O’Neill and Colin Bell jointly launched the popular programme.   It’s easy to see why the senior men’s and women’s managers are endorsing the fun-filled camps as…

1 week to go to be in with a chance of becoming the FAI’s Club of the Year for 2018. Prizes on Offer include €1500 for the 8 finalists and a further €5000 for the winners. The winners are also entered into UEFA’s Grassroots Awards for ‘Best Grassroots Club’. Clubs can enter by simply visiting…

The FAI has kindly organised another Safeguarding course this May.  If you have new coaches that have not got their Safeguarding done now is your opportunity   Due to a high demand for the Safeguarding Workshop, I have put another Workshop on Tuesday 15th May in the MDL. Follow the link below to book. Thanks   https://fainet.ie/vkal/mod_vkal/webflow.do?event=SHOW_VERANSTALTUNG&dmg_company=IRL&params.veranstaltungId=023AOMSK68000000VUM100GLVSF6IO4B  

Reminder Club of the year entries closes on the 5th May 2018 so nows your time to get the application in.   Be in with a chance of becoming the FAI’s Club of the Year for 2018. Prizes on Offer include €1500 for the best 8 clubs and a further €5000 for the winners. The winners are also entered into UEFA’s…

Be in with a chance of becoming the FAI’s Club of the Year for 2018. Prizes on Offer include €1500 for the best 8 clubs and a further €5000 for the winners. The winners are also entered into UEFA’s Grassroots Awards for ‘Best Grassroots Club’. Clubs can enter by simply visiting www.fai.ie/domestic/cluboftheyear  and completing a…