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Administrative Assistant – Referee’s  Job Description  Overview: The Referee’s Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the administration of the Referee’s programme (Grassroots and Elite) within the Grassroots Department and will provide general administrative support to the Club and League Development Manager.  He/she will have responsibility for servicing the FAI Referees National Committee and Regional Committees…

The NECSL AGM 2016 will take place on Saturday 11th June 2016 at 11.00 am sharp in the MDL Grounds Navan. Relevant documentation will issue over the coming weeks. Please forward any proposed rule changes to Eddie Higgins by email on or before Friday 3rd June 2016.

Our Senior Women’s continue their UEFA Euro Qualifying Campaign in June, first up is a tough away game in Finland on Friday 3rd followed by a home game versus Montenegro on Tuesday 7th June, 7pm in Tallaght Stadium, Dublin.   We’re calling all leagues, clubs, schools and players to come out in force and get…

New rules implemented to ensure safety of children The Football Association of Ireland has welcomed new legisaltion that makes Garda Vetting a legal requirement for all those working with children and/or vulnerable persons. The FAI is committed to ensuring that children can participate in all football activities in a safe environment. And from April 29, 2016,…

Athboy Celtic are relaunching their juvenile section for next season and are looking for new enthusiastic coaches. If you are interested please contact Ross on 0873672424.

It has been confirmed by the Department of Justice and Equality that commencement orders for the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 have been signed. The commencement date of the Act is the 29th April 2016. PLEASE NOTE: Garda vetting has been an FAI Rule for all those working with…

There is a 7V7 Workshop on the 11th May in the MDL grounds from 630pm till 930pm. The cost is €25,  if you would like to book a place please follow the link below.   BOOK HERE

Tomorrow Saturday the 30th of April is Cup Final Day. These last twenty teams have battled their way to the final and  we look forward to welcoming them and all their supporters to the MDL tomorrow.  To commemorate the day we have produced Cup Final Brochures for all the team members each brochure is €2…

We are delighted to be having our Cup Final Day next Saturday in the MDL.  On the day there will be brochures on sale to commemorate the day and all Proceeds will be donated to SOSAD Navan. Cup Final Day is a great day for everyone to get out and support your Clubs so we…

Best wishes to Parkvilla U12 Girls who compete tomorrow against Shelbourne in the LWFC Cup Final Details. The games are being hosted by the Hosted by Kildare & District Football League and Parkvilla KO at 3 tomorrow.   Under 12s Cup Final Shelbourne LFC (MGL) v Parkvilla FC (NECSL) 3pm Kick Off (Pitch 3) Referee Rachida Chemaou…

Please see below FAI training course running in Meath for 2016   7 V 7 Workshop                11/5/16                                                                                                MDL       630-930pm Kick Start 1,                         8/10/16                                                                                                MDL Kick Start 2                          26/11/16                                                                                              MDL Youth Certificate,             28/29 May,11/12 June. Assessment September.               Ashbourne Utd   To book please click here  …

Please read and take on board the requirements as it has a major impact on all adults involved with both Coaching Leagues and Schoolboy/girl teams.    Re: Garda vetting your members – Legal Requirement from the 29th of April 2016 ____________________________________________________________________________ To All FAI National Bodies & Provincial Associations I am writing to you in relation…

The FAInet project plan will be rolled out in the coming weeks and we are recruiting 2 new roles as FAInet Project Support. This results in two vacancies and I am delighted to invite applications from suitably qualified people for the role. This position, if not of interest to you, may be of interest to someone…

Bookings are now open for this years summer soccer school. Camps cater for players of all abilities and participants are grouped according to ability and age to ensure that everyone gets the most out of being on a SportsDirect.com FAI Summer Soccer School. The camps run from 10.30am – 3pm from Monday to Friday! Cost to…

Meath Partnership is offering free practical workshops and advice to people involved in local community and voluntary organisations. There are 5 upcoming workshops available, each covering a different aspect relevant to supporting the running of an organisation or community group effectively. These workshops will be delivered as follows: Social Media for your Organisation – Wednesday…