Entries by Garreth Breen

DDSL x Lifestyle Sports

DDSL is proud to announce a new partnership with Life Style Sports, Ireland’s largest sports retailer, as our official sports retail partner. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared passion for sport, participation and community development. As part of the partnership, DDSL members will be able to avail of an exclusive 12.5% discount […]

Expression of Interest Update

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST UPDATE NOTICE: The League have extended the Closing Date for the submission of Expression of Interest applications to Tuesday 19th May @ 5PM to assist all our member clubs. Please be advised that this will be the final close date in order to allow the league process for the new season 2026 […]

Finals Ticket – On Sale Now

Public Ticket sales are open from Wednesday 6th May at 9 am. Please see link below for you to distribute to your parents or put on your social media etc. https://ddsl.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/17411 Scanning of tickets will operate at the venue this year and important to note no tickets/cash sales will be taken at the venue as […]

April – Coach Education

Please see below DDSL Workshops coming up next week. Please share with coaches, parents and players (16+) in your club. Booking links below. Thanks Encouraging Improvisation and Flair Audience: U7–U16 Coaches Location: Abbotstown Date: 13/04/2026 Time: 7pm–9pm Cost: Free Registration: Sportlomo : Event Registration Passing & Support Play in 5v2, 3v1 & 4v2 Rondos Audience: […]

Sponsor a Trophy

We are reaching out again to invite clubs to be part of a special initiative that celebrates the dedication and contributions of your club’s volunteers and legends who have left a lasting impact on both your club and the whole soccer community. This initiative was introduced last season & was a great success.   Your […]

DDSL x ADHD Ireland Presentation

DDSL x ADHD Presentation last evening in Abbotstown which was very well attended. The DDSL were delighted to be part of this important presentation to highlight the issues/difficulties for players/coaches in dealing with ADHD. Thanks to the following for been part of this presentation.              INTRODUCTION: Mick Kennedy Ann Murray Shelbourne Fc DDSL Director of […]

New Online FAI Safeguarding Course

Please see below details of a new ‘FAI Online Safeguarding 1 Course’ Please ensure all your managers/coaches complete or have completed this course as well as all been ‘Garda Vetted. We are pleased to provide you details of the new online FAI Safeguarding 1 course. FAI Safeguarding 1- Basic awareness: This course is targeted at […]

DDSL Cup Final Dates

We are delighted to announce the schedule of cup finals as of today, with over 97 cup finals taking place in what has become Ireland’s largest underage event of the year. This is a massive undertaking for the league, involving 4,000 participants and almost 20,000 spectatorsacross both weekends. The finals will take place on Saturday/Sunday […]