Fellow Members of Society, I hope you are all continuing to keep safe and well during these difficult and strange times. As many of you know by now, council held an online briefing meeting on Saturday the 6th of June. I want to thank all those that made themselves available to participate in what proved to be an excellent and informative meeting with over 35 participants from … [Read more...]

Fellow Members of Society,As you are probably aware by now the FAI have laid out a pathway for the resumption of football in this country. If everything goes according to plan the first games will not be played until mid-August, some three months away. We as the national officer board have had a number of online meetings to discuss how best to proceed and I would now like to … [Read more...]

FAI POLICY DOCUMENT MAY 15th 2020 The Football Association of Ireland is committed to a return to football for all players, staff, match officials, administrators, volunteers and supporters as soon as it is safe and possible under the guidance of the HSE, the Department of Health, Sport Ireland, NHPET and UEFA. The FAI remains in communication with all Government agencies … [Read more...]

The Football Association of Ireland has extended the cessation order for all football under its jurisdiction until May 18th inclusive, following the latest directives from Government and the Department of Health.   The Association will now examine what this lockdown extension and the guidelines published in the Government’s ‘Roadmap For Reopening Society and … [Read more...]

Our Branch Chairman Edwin McNally making a presentation to Blood Bikes South today on behalf of the Branch. Blood Bikes South are a volunteer group who are trying to give something back to our local community! Every person involved gives their time & skills freely to help their local hospitals. … [Read more...]

The Football Association of Ireland today announces an extension to the cessation order for all football under its jurisdiction until May 5th inclusive, following directives from Government and the Department of Health. The decision to extend the deadline for the return to football has been taken in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interests of our players, … [Read more...]

I hope you; all our members and their families are keeping safe & well during these extraordinary times. On behalf of us all I'd like to extend our sincere thanks to all the frontline workers who are putting themselves at risk to ensure our safety, many of whom are members of the ISRS. I now want to give you a brief update on where things stand. The national officer board … [Read more...]

All Grassroots Referee National Seminars, Education Programme Modules and Referee Beginner courses scheduled to take place in April, May & July 2020 have been cancelled. The decision has been taken by the FAI National Referee Committee in view of the ongoing threat posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and following the recent directives from Government, the Department of Health … [Read more...]

The Football Association of Ireland today announces an extension to the cessation of all football under its jurisdiction until April 19th inclusive, following directives from Government, the Department of Health and UEFA. The decision to extend a deadline for the return to football has been taken in light of the ever-growing threat posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and in the best … [Read more...]

The FAI have suspended all football activity in line with Government Guidelines from today, this will be reviewed on March 29th . This is in the best interest of all involved players, coaches and referees. Whilst there is a possibility that some clubs may decide to play friendlies, which is contrary to the ruling of the FAI and prejudice to the Health of the Nation, all members … [Read more...]