Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Dublin ref strike cancelled after 'productive' talks

The Dublin branch of the Irish soccer referee's society (ISRS) have decided not to proceed with a planned strike after talks with the FAI.

Soccer • 12 Nov 22

St Kevin's Boys celebrate beating Manchester United in the 2019 U-13 Oakham Tournament

'I'd worry for our elite' - Securing future of football

Declan Whooley speaks to the FAI, grassroots football and League of Ireland coaches to find out more about the structural changes in underage football and what the future holds for producing quality footballers in this country.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

The DDSL will not be making changes it had proposed earlier in the week

DDSL rows back on decision to change U-11 & U-12 format

The Dublin and District Schoolboys/Schoolgirls' League has reversed a decision to change the format of soccer at Under-11 and Under-12 level following a meeting with interim FAI CEO Gary Owens and interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn.

Soccer • 20 Jun 20

'The children will play and will follow what they see the adults doing and that's the problem'

DDSL: 'We are targeting all adults' to curb violence

The president of the Dublin and District Schoolboys League (DDSL) Paddy Dempsey has said they are targeting 'all adults' who were involved in violence that led to seven matches being abandoned in the last six weeks.

Soccer • 05 Nov 18

DDSL fear injury or death after outbreaks of violence

The executive of the Dublin and District Schoolboys League have warned that players will die if instances of violences are not removed from their game after seven matches were abandoned in the last six weeks.