It is the biggest weekend of football in the SFAI Skechers National Cups as teams in all eight regions take part for the first time this season, hoping to secure a place in the second round. Last weekend saw a small number of teams in the Connacht region get their competition underway, and with the […]
The SFAI Skechers National Cups got underway in Connacht last weekend, with several teams across the U12, U14 and U16 ages securing their places in the second round. In what was surely one of the games of the weekend, Knocknacarra FC’s U12 side were taken all the way to penalties in their tie with Hodosn […]
The draw for the SFAI Skechers National Cups is now complete and available to view on SFAI.ie. In total, 80 draws have been made for rounds one and two, with almost 1,500 teams entered for the season ahead. Teams from eight regions will compete in the early stages, before moving onto the national rounds, which […]
With just eight days left to enter the SFAI Skechers National Cups 2019/20, take a look back at last season’s competition via the video below. The video was part of the overall SFAI season review presented to the SFAI Council delegates at the most recent SFAI AGM held in Wicklow. The 2018/19 SFAI Skechers National […]
Entry for the SFAI Skechers National Cups is now open, and all leagues and clubs are reminded to have their teams entered before the deadline which is 5pm on August 22nd 2019. Following a record year in 2018/19, the competition will see teams from across Ireland compete both regionally and nationally for silverware from September […]
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 when 444 clubs entered a total of 1,437 teams, the competition will see teams from across Ireland compete both regionally and nationally for silverware from September 2019 […]
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 […]
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