Following the announcement by FAI on 15th May,

see below their PATHWAY to Return to UNDERAGE FOOTBALL

  1. Clubs to resume football with limited training (to be defined) on 20th July for schoolboy/girl leagues, subject to FAI protocols (e.g. social distancing) to be agreed with Government agencies.
  2. NO organised training meantime, including in groups of up to 4.
  3. Full Training to take place from 10th August
  4. Pilot programme for underage football to take place between 14th– 28th Details to be announced.
  5. League Games may resume on 28th August.
  6. Decision to be made by DDSL whether to complete 2019/20 season before starting new 2020/21 season. [DDSL decided on 16/5/20 their tentative date for starting 2020/21 season is 12th Sept. Their 2019/20 season has been terminated without completion.]
  7. All these steps are subject to change on advice of the relevant agencies, incl Govt agencies.

Club Chairman, Brian Cummins

16th May 2020

For full statement of FAI, read more