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 […]
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 Thank you to all who attended a brilliant session 🤝 #ddslgrassroots #thefutureisbright
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transforming Youth Football Culture with “it’s my game” campaign Listen at link below: https://shows.acast.com/4b7c6173-3773-4995-aa75-d6ca68e21926/6831744e9cad4906bec90574
The DDSL has been invited to participate in the above festival by bringing 30/40 Football for All players to play small games in the Astro close to Smithfield Square. We be playing our games on Sunday 25th May from 11am to 12.30pm & the players will receive a ‘Special Commemorative Luke Kelly Medals’ after the […]
To All club Secretaries It has come to the attention of the FSMT that clubs are inviting players to open training days – this is in breach of the DDSL/FAI rules on poaching players A player who is properly registered to a club remains with that club until mid-night on the 30th June 2025. Any club(s) […]
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