The Schoolboys Football Association of Ireland is delighted to confirm that entry for the 2019/2020 SFAI Skechers National Cups is now open. Following a record year in 2018/19, the competition will see teams from across Ireland compete both regionally and nationally for silverware from September 2019 to May 2020. The SFAI Skechers National Cups continue […]
Statement from SFAI Chairman John Earley (19/06/2019) In light of recent events, and after much discussion with my family and others, I regretfully confirm my resignation from the board of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and as Chair of the FAI Underage Committee, with immediate effect. My time on the board, which came via […]
It was a truly memorable second day of the SFAI New Balance Kennedy Cup on Wednesday as 32 leagues booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Cup, Bowl, Shield and Trophy. Longford have been the talk of the huge crowds that have gathered over the opening days, with Stephen Kelly’s youngster, who were ranked […]
Day one of the SFAI New Balance Kennedy Cup 2019 saw some great games, as all 32 teams took part in 16 ties. Longford had a superb win over Cavan/Monaghan in Group 8, while Galway were in superb form, beating North Tipperary in Group Three. Others including Wexford, Waterford, Limerick District, Dundalk, Mayo and Kerry […]
The Schoolboys Football Association of Ireland have recently confirmed the inclusion of the South Belfast Youth League in this year’s SFAI New Balance Kennedy Cup. Their inclusion comes following the SDFL’s withdrawal from the competition, and builds upon an already very strong relationship between the SFAI and NIBFA. Over recent years the both associations have […]
Gainstown in Mullingar is the place to be this weekend as the final games of the season in the SFAI Subway Championship and Plate take place. Both the U12 and U16 sections of the competition will come to a conclusion on Saturday and Sunday, and there is plenty of great football to look forward to. […]
The FAI and the SFAI note recent views raised by underage leagues in relation to the calendar season element of the Player Development Plan. The FAI’s PDP consists of 10 principles – principles 1-9 continue to be FAI Board approved policy going forward. Principle 10 is focused on the continuity of football and the most […]
Following a weekend of thrilling national semi-finals in the U12 and U16 SFAI Subway Championship and Plate competitions, the details for the Finals have now been confirmed. The ties will take place in Gainstown, the home of Mullingar Athletic on the weekend of May 18th/19th, and we thank the club and Midlands Schoolboys League for […]
Tramore AFC will play host to the SFAI Skechers South East Regional Cup Finals this weekend, with five games taking place across Saturday and Sunday. The Regional Finals in the South East will feature nine clubs, with Evergreen of Kilkenny playing in both the U12 and U13 finals. The games begin on Saturday, with the […]
This weekend will see eight teams book their place in the U12 and U16 SFAI Subway Championship and Plate National Finals to be played later this month. The national semi-finals at both ages will be played across Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, with some very exciting ties across the country. Saturday will see the […]
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