Football Association of Ireland

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Our vision is clear

To have a vibrant national league and club network that delivers inclusive football for your local communities. So, we support leagues and clubs to grow your way.

Who we support

We support the 78 leagues and around 1160 clubs outside of the professional game. That’s every league and every club with teams playing grassroots football in Ireland.

Get started in grassroots football

Are you interested in joining the millions of volunteers, coaches, medics, administrators and so many more who are growing the grassroots game, but have no idea how or where to start? You're in the right place!

Fund my club

Facilities

Accreditation

Safeguarding

Club Mark

FAI Club Mark is a three-tier accreditation for grassroots football clubs who want to improve best practice and overall operations of their club. The award is based on three pillars, Club Governance and Administration, Player & Coach development, how your club provides Opportunities for Underage Players.

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Club Development Programme

The FAI Club Development Programme is split into two sections, FAI Club Project and FAI Club Mark. Both sections of the FAIs Club Development Programme are designed to guide your club on areas of best practice and will help to assist your club in various areas of growth.

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