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The FAI will be  running a Female Only Kickstart  1 Course in September for any new female Volunteers you may have who are interested in getting involved with a team in your club details are below COURSE KS 1 FEMALE ONLY DATE 12TH SEPTEMBER 2015 VENUE AUL COMPLEX CLONSHAUGH COST 45 EURO TIME 9-5.30PM Course can…

APPLICATIONS PROCESS  Instead of sending out application forms to each club to affiliate for next season, we are implementing the following process.  We currently hold all details of clubs on our database compiled from 2014/2015 entry forms. We will issue to every club their relevant data in spreadsheet format next week.    The spreadsheet is to be reviewed and…

As per last season entry forms are available on line at http://www.sfai.ie/index.php/entry-form  Closing date 10th August 2015.  Please note Under 12 cup will be a 9 a side competition.  All entry forms and relevant payments must be returned to SFAI on time .

Local Training Initiatives The FAI in partnership with a number of Education and Training Boards throughout the country and supported by the European Social Fund are operating Local Training Initiatives that provide a unique blend of educational and football development for talented young footballers. The renowned programme enables participants who are interested in developing a…

Two stories in the Irish news this week. Highlighting the need for people to learn first aid and have public access to defibrillators Cost Effective Defibrillators Affiliated Training Site: PHECC, OFAAA, Irish Heart Foundation Callsave 1850 (hearts) 432 787 Story 1 Reported in the Sunday World RTE sporting legend Michael Lyster has told how his wife…

Portlaoise AFC Annual Summer CUP 2015 U12 (2004) 9 ASIDE CUP TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY AUGUST 8th 2015. U13 (2003) 9 ASIDE CUP TOURNAMENT, SUNDAY August 9th 2015. OUR GOAL FOR THE DAY Portlaoise AFC wish to create a safe and fun tournament for all teams involved. We will host 16 teams. Group Winners and Runners up…

This week the Irish Sports Council launched their Safe Sport App.  John Treacy, CEO Irish Sports Council commented “The Safe Sport app is based on the Irish Sports Councils Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children’s Sports which has been adopted and implemented by National Governing Bodies of Sports, clubs and Local Sports Partnerships…

The latest Meath LSP  E-Newsletter for Summer 2015 is now available Packed full of news, updates & upcoming events Click here to view Meath LSP’s E-Newsletter Summer 2015 Bike Week 2015 National Bike Week 2015 will take place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st June, with bike related events taking place right around the country. Waterford…

Please find below information for the Fingal Festival of Football (a free, fun, participation based tournament for non-elite teams) taking place in the AUL Complex, Dublin on Saturday August 15th. The Tournament caters for:  ·         U8 (born 2008) ·         Girls U9-U13 (born 2007-2003) ·         Boys U11 (born 2006) ·         Boys U13 (born 2003) ·         Boys U15…

Last Saturday just before our AGM we presented Marie Johnston from SOSAD Navan with a donation for 500 Euro.  This was the proceeds from the sale of the Cup Final Brochures. Marie took the opportunity to thank everyone  for the donation it is very much appreciated that again this year the proceed of the brochure sale…

Square Utd are preparing for a busy 2015-2016 season which will mark the club’s 40th Anniversary.  The club has served the Ardee community ever since they first started out in 1976 providing football to countless local juvenile and senior teams over the years. The club has now become one of the longest running clubs in…

Charlie Cullen from our ETP squad has been chosen to be a mascot today in the Avivia at the Ireland v England Game.  We hope you have a great day and enjoy this unique experience.

Good Luck to everyone starting Exams tomorrow All you can do now is your best.

Albion Rovers Football Club run our Pre-Season Eddie Maher Memorial Tournament each season for teams from U8 to U18 and All Girls Teams each August Over the last few years this Tournament has continued to grow each season with your help as past participants. We would like to invite you all to take part again next season. This…