FAI welcomes new Government measures on return for Irish sport The Football Association of Ireland welcomes the new measures announced by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Ministers Shane Ross and Brendan Griffin today, as we continue to work on a safer return for all football under the jurisdiction of the FAI, in the wake of […]
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FAI Press Release-Return to football
Pilot COVID-19 testing programme begins for four clubs as Irish football edges closer to a safe return Irish football took the first steps on the pathway to a safer return for all football when testing for COVID-19 began on Monday as part of the pilot programme and tournament for the four SSE Airtricity League clubs […]
FAI Press Release (Important Information)
PATHWAY FOR A SAFER RETURN TO FOOTBALL FAI POLICY DOCUMENT MAY 15th 2020 INTRODUCTION The Football Association of Ireland is committed to a return to football for all players, staff, match officials, administrators, volunteers and supporters as soon as it is safe and possible under the guidance of the HSE, the Department of Health, Sport […]
FAI Statement
FAI highlights three key issues around return to football The Football Association of Ireland’s Steering Group has highlighted three key areas around return to play protocols for the amateur adult and underage game to be discussed in planned high-level talks with Government officials later this week. The FAI Steering Group met again on Monday to […]
FAI seeks clarity on conditions around return for amateur adult and underage football
The Football Association of Ireland’s steering group has made a submission to Sport Ireland seeking clarity on conditions around the return of amateur adult and underage football following the publication of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The group met again today in relation to a […]
FAI Steering Group examines options for Grassroots Football
The Football Association of Ireland’s steering group is examining all aspects of a potential return for adult amateur and underage football once the Government issues an update on lockdown procedures around the Covid-19 pandemic. The group is engaging with representatives from the FAI Board, all adult amateur football, all underage football, FAI National and Provincial […]
FAI extends cessation of football under its jurisdiction to May 5th
FAI extends cessation of football under its jurisdiction to May 5th The Football Association of Ireland today announces an extension to the cessation order for all football under its jurisdiction until May 5th inclusive, following directives from Government and the Department of Health. The decision to extend the deadline for the return to football has […]