Attention All Coaches | Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is a FAI Rule for all those working with children and or vulnerable persons (in a paid or voluntary capacity). Please see FAI Rulebook Part B Rule 36 and the FAI Child Welfare &...
View ArticleFAI updates footballing restrictions in Kildare, Offaly and Laois
Following a number of requests for further clarification from clubs, the FAI would like to confirm the following:This suspension includes ALL matches and ALL organised training in counties Kildare,...
View ArticleHow to get started on Coaching Pathway
For a coach starting out in Grassroots football, what are the first steps that they should take? Firstly, they should ensure they are Garda Vetted and have completed the Safeguarding one workshop, then...
View ArticleIreland U19 | Mohan assesses home-based options for new season
The last time he took to the touchline was during the Under-19s European Championship qualifier against Austria last November.Nine months on from that fixture, he was back at the FAI National Training...
View ArticleCoach Education taking next steps with Pathway
Intent on creating a positive learning experience, the FAI Coach Education Department has been working hard within the High Performance Unit to introduce an updated structure that caters for the needs...
View ArticleCoaching Webinar | Football For All
FAI Football Development Officers Nick Harrison and Chris McElligott talk about the work that is ongoing throughout the country, the advances that have been made, and what is coming next.There are tips...
View ArticleFAI allows Return to Training in Kildare, Offaly and Laois
The cessation order on all football in the three counties was imposed last Friday, following the announcement of new Government restrictions.The FAI has since sought Government guidance on the return...
View ArticleThree FFA Summer Soccer Schools take place around the country
Cork's Carrigaline United, Knocklyon United FC in Dublin and Carlow's New Oak Boys FC all hosted Summer Soccer Schools for Football For All players in their respective areas.Carrigaline’s camp...
View ArticleFAI invites clubs to apply for Sport Ireland/Government COVID-19 funding
The funding is available through a Sport Ireland grant scheme designed in consultation with the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht. These grants are part of a...
View ArticleWebinar series reaches huge audience
Under the guidance of FAI Head of Coach Education Niall O'Regan, the Webinar series started in May to help coaches during the lockdown period caused by COVID-19 and to ensure that they were able to...
View ArticleMervue United claim FAI New Balance U17 Challenge Cup
First-half goals from Keane Griffin and Kieran O’Connor gave Mervue a solid 2-0 lead going into half-time. Substitute Jay Martyn notched a third at Oscar Traynor Park to see them claim victory over...
View ArticleBlue Magic retain FAI Futsal Cup
Two goals a-piece from Ian Byrne, Gabriel Yan Micoski Lucas and Armin Gecso and goals from Mateusz Kowaluk, Nebojsa Jocic and Anitoaie Eugeniu completed an emphatic victory over their Dublin rivals.The...
View ArticleFAI statement on new Government guidelines
The FAI informs all affiliates of the following directives, effective from midnight tonight until further notice:The SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League will continue behind closed...
View ArticleFAI remains in talks with Government on latest guidelines
As soon as the Government has updated the association on a number of issues, we will communicate a revised Safer Return to Training and Safer Return to Play Protocols. We again ask all stakeholders to...
View ArticlePreview | FAI New Balance Intermediate Cup Final
It is the first time either Dublin side has reached the final and presents both teams a chance to write their name into the history of the competition.The game, which will be hosted at Tallaght...
View ArticleUPDATED | Safer Return to Play & Training Protocols
As part of the new Protocols, the FAI has outlined who is essential to the staging of games and adopted the Government guideline precluding all spectators from fixtures.The Association has also...
View ArticleSt. Mochtas win the 2020 FAI New Balance Intermediate Cup
Two goals in the last 20 minutes were good enough for the Dublin 15 club to win the title for the first time in their history, with Dean Kelly and Denis Moran both beating Evan Whelan in the Killester...
View ArticleStephen Kenny names squad for Bulgaria and Finland matches
Waterford-born Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby and Cork native Adam Idah, the Norwich City striker, both receive their first call-ups to the senior Ireland squad. Crystal Palace...
View ArticleNew Era announces FAI Headwear Partnership
The collection, which features the iconic Ireland Crest, will give football fans a number of popular headwear styles to choose from including the 9FORTY adjustable, 9FIFTY stretch snap and a seasonal...
View ArticleApplications open for Sport Ireland/Government COVID-19 Funding For Clubs
These grants are part of a €70million package of new funding announced for National Governing Bodies of Sport, Local Sports Partnerships and sports clubs affected by COVID-19The funding is available...
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