Entries by Garreth Breen

Competition – Powered by DB Sports

Dublin’s Q102 & The DDSL have teamed up to launch the perfect summer activity Q102, in partnership with the DDSL, launch our exclusive Live Like a Pro Football camp, powered by DB Sports, Ireland’s first & largest full-time international academy Taking place in the Abbottstown Dome at FAI HQ, the exclusive camp will run on August 19/20/21st […]

Female Referee Programme – Free Gear

Dublin City Council will be providing free Referee Gear for the 30x Referees for the female only beginners course Only 30 places available 🤝 Click link to book ⬇️ https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/female-only-referee-beginner-course-tickets-1500993525039?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLsPlJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHq4wIp5DsbOKpjgZS7JtLJTdxzYaJdwNCS5lX-cua1aywR31QmJGXkHHa58e_aem_jJb5bV3vxGJUD99MRSqURw

Laws of the Game – important Changes effective 1st July 2025

Please be advised that a number of changes to the Laws of the Game have come into effect as of 1st July 2025. Kindly take note of the following timeline clarifications: For leagues beginning in August/September 2025, the new laws are effective immediately. Attached to this email is a PDF document outlining the changes in […]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL DDSL CLUBS FOR THE COMING SEASON

As promised, we are writing to update all clubs with some key dates and information for the coming season to assist in all clubs being ready to kick off in late August and early September. Clubs are reminded that communications can only be made with the league via appointed club representatives at any time. Details […]

DDSL Referee Promo

The DDSL will be offering any new Referee who completes the course and joins the DDSL panel for the coming season, A free kit plus the return of the FAI fee after their first season in the DDSL.   Upcoming Courses: Course Name Comet Link Clare Referee Beginners Course 19th July 2025 (10-4pm) https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/35085147 Cork […]

DDSL Strategic Plan 2025

DDSL Strategic Plan 2025 Thank you to all who attended a brilliant session 🤝 #ddslgrassroots #thefutureisbright

Employment opportunities -Dublin & District Schoolboys/girls League

The Dublin & District Schoolboys/girls League is recruiting personnel to support the many volunteers in the league and affiliate clubs . The DDSL is Irelands largest grassroots league in Ireland providing football in the Dublin and greater area. It provides football for over 50,000 players (all under 18) and runs over 2000 games every weekend. […]

FAI Garda Vetting Update Webinar

Webinars to advise on updates to FAI Garda Vetting procedures   The Football Association of Ireland is set to host a series of webinars to support the roll out of an updated Garda Vetting procedure, following notification from the Garda National Vetting Bureau.   Aimed at clubs and leagues from all levels of the game, […]

DDSL Strategic Plan

As you are aware the DDSL has been working hard on the formulation of a 5-year strategy plan for the league with our partners S3 Solutions. To date, we have established the aims & objectives, conducted various surveys of all stakeholders as part of the process, and met many other organisations as part of the […]

Great day for our Football for All players

The DDSL Football for All players were invited by Dublin City Council to take part in a number of football games & up to 30 of our players participated on the Astro in Smithfield & all received a special Luke Kelly Commemorative Medal & Jersey from Luke Kelly’s niece Paul, brilliant day for the players […]