FAI News

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…

We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2015 Irish Football National Draw The Draw has taken place over the last two years and has been a huge success to date.  2014 saw even more clubs involved and more tickets sold with close to €1 million raised for clubs and leagues across the country. …

There are 4 places remaining on next weeks 7 v 7 workshop in the MDL Grounds, May 16th 10am – 1pm and the cost is €25, book now to avoid disappointment: https://payments.fai.ie/coach-education/7v7-small-sided-games-workshop-16-05-2015-meath.html   There are also a number of places available on the Strength and Conditioning workshop on May 16th from 2pm – 5pm and…

  Final reminder that there are still places available on the Fundamentals of Goalkeeping course in the MDL Grounds tomorrow, this will be the only Goalkeeping Course in Meath this year so please inform all your coaches and they can book a place online: https://payments.fai.ie/coach-education/fundamentals-of-goalkeeping-09-05-2015-dublin.html

We are delighted to inform you that the 2015 SportsWorld FAI Summer Soccer Schools are now open for bookings. Further information can be found at www.summersoccerschools.ie The FAI are also currently running a competition on Facebook to win a signed Ireland jersey on their Summer Schools Facebook Page.  https://www.facebook.com/FAISummerSoccerSchools  

Just a reminder about some upcoming coaching courses in Meath. There will be 6 Coach Education courses as follows:   4 v 4 Workshop,  MDL Grounds, Navan: April 20th, 7pm – 10pm, Cost €25 Kick Start 1, MDL Grounds, Navan: April 25th, 9:30am – 5:30pm, Cost €45 Child Welfare Course, MDL Grounds, Navan: April 27th,…

SSE Airtricity League players back IBTS Platelets Awareness campaign SSE Airtricity League players will show their support for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service’s Platelets Awareness campaign by wearing promotional tee-shirts during the warm-ups before this week-end’s matches and platelet wristbands in the games.   Every day Irish hospitals need to give over 50 platelet transfusions…

Due to demand and the recent sell-out Kick Start 1 course in Meath we have now added an additional Kick Start 1 course for April 25th. This course will take place from 9:30am – 5:30pm in the MDL Grounds, Navan and is now available to book online but is only open to the first 24…

CLUB INITIATIVE: Republic of Ireland vs. Poland – Sunday, March 29, 2015 (KO 7.45pm)   The Football Association of Ireland announced that its senior men’s side will play Poland in Aviva Stadium on Sunday, March 29 in the UEFA European Championship 2016 Qualifying Round   U16 tickets are offered at €10 each while the adult…

Expressions of interest sought for Continental Tyres Women’s National League The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) invites expressions of interest from clubs/entities who may be interested in participating in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League. The successful applicants would compete in the 2015-16 Continental Tyres Women’s National League. Any club/entity joining the Continental Tyres Women’s…

With the ongoing windy conditions and bad weather please ensure you take extra precaution with regards to Goalpost safety at training and games. Please ensure all goals are correctly staked or weighted down prior to any activities. See attached information leaflet to send to all your coaches and also a poster for your clubhouse. Goalpost…

How to test your team’s fitness for 2015 Meath Local Sports Partnership are proud to announce that former Irish and Munster rugby star Niall Ronan will be speaking, and delivering a practical workshop regarding fitness testing in Navan  on Tuesday February 3rd. This workshop will focus on how to conduct various fitness tests such as…

Just another reminder that the deadline for applying to Coach on the FAI Summer Soccer Schools 2015 is January 31st and coaches need to apply online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coach15

Here is something we can get all involved in the new year.  A very interesting new initiative from the FAI. The FAI have a top prize for the overall winner.  They will also have consolation prizes  which will be raffles among all the contestants. The FAI hope to get every League to be represented, and it is…

Happy New Year to you all! Just a reminder about the Coaching Courses courses coming up in Meath. There are only 8 places available on the February 7th KS1, to book one of the remaining places click here: https://payments.fai.ie/coach-education/kick-start-1/kick-start-1-07-02-2015-meath.html Also there is a Child Welfare course on January 26th so if any coaches in your…