The Irish Football Association

What an achievement 👏

Northern Ireland’s Over 70s walking football team are World Masters champions after an unbeaten campaign in Swansea ⚽

Women's Challenge Cup semi-final draw confirmed 🏆

Venues to be confirmed 🏟️ Who will book their place in the final? 👀

Strengthening the pathway 📈

There have been a series of strategic changes to the women’s national performance pathway, creating greater alignment from age 11 through to the senior international team 🙌

Gail Redmond has been appointed Lead Coach of the Northern Ireland Women’s Under-19 national team, following a period covering both the Women’s Under-17 and Under-19 programmes. Current National Academy Manager Danielle McDowell-Tuffey will lead the expanded programme, overseeing both the academy and the WU17 international team as Lead Coach.

The final four are set 🏆

The Irish FA Women’s Challenge Cup is down to its last four, with holders Cliftonville Ladies, Glentoran Women, Crusaders Strikers and Lisburn Ladies all securing their places in the semi-finals 👏🏻

Full report ➡️ tinyurl.com/3ja3a4kx

And that’s a wrap on an incredible summer of M&S Food Summer Camps ☀️

From developing football skills and building confidence to making new friends and enjoying plenty of fun and games, it’s been brilliant to see so many children aged 5–11 getting active and enjoying the beautiful game.

A huge thank you to the staff, our coaches and everyone involved in making the camps such a success 🙌

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Hamilton as Chair of the Irish FA Board 🤝

The former Northern Ireland Executive Minister and Belfast Chamber Chief Executive brings extensive leadership, governance and business experience to the role.

We look forward to working with Simon as we continue to deliver our strategy and strengthen the game at every level ⚽️

Introducing some of the new faces joining this year’s JD Academy Residential ⚽️📸

📣 Important Safeguarding update ⬇️