Entries by Garreth Breen

Transforming Youth Football Culture

Transforming Youth Football Culture with “it’s my game” campaign Listen at link below: https://shows.acast.com/4b7c6173-3773-4995-aa75-d6ca68e21926/6831744e9cad4906bec90574

FFA to participate in the Luke Kelly Festival

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 […]

PLAYER MOVEMENT: RULE 14. PLAYER INVITATION & RULE 15. PLAYER POACHING

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) […]

DDSL x Taka Partnership

The DDSL is thrilled to announce a partnership with Taka, a leading sports analytics company, for the 2025/26 season. This partnership brings cutting-edge tools to our clubs, including: – Free analysis software – Centralized player profiles – Personalized development plans – Additional club support MLS Quality of Play Review Taka Reviews | Read Customer Service […]

DDSL Cup Finals Update

Following recent matters regarding the scheduling of the cup finals and expressing our disappointment certain clubs not adhering to the dates set and indeed procedures for the 2025 cup finals, issued to all clubs back in August 2024 by the league. We want to make it abundantly clear that the young players are not at fault in these circumstances and […]

DDSL Mid-Week Games

Following on and as promised at the meeting last, the information around mid-week fixtures is set out below – for the most current information please always check on the official DDSL website and social media platforms. Mid-week matches will commence from Monday 7th April 2025, the fixture secretaries will decide the matches that will be […]

THE DDSL CONDUCTS ONE OF THE LARGEST EVER UNDERAGE FOOTBALL SURVEYS IN IRELAND

THE DDSL CONDUCTS ONE OF THE LARGEST EVER UNDERAGE FOOTBALL SURVEYS IN IRELAND   In a groundbreaking initiative, the DDSL has conducted one of the largest youth football surveys ever in Ireland, gathering insights from 5,220 players, parents, volunteers, referees, past players, and others involved in the game. The message is loud and clear: Football needs to […]

Expression of Interest has now closed

The Eligibility Application Phase for clubs seeking to submit an Expression of Interest has now closed for the season ahead. The league will be in contact in the coming days with all those clubs who communicated in the Eligibility Application Phase, and we would like to thank you for expressing your clubs interests.

REMINDER – Expression of Interest for the coming season

Expression of Interest for the coming season. The DDSL wish to announce the starting process for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to participate in the DDSL for the coming season. This stage does not require any of the # Established Member Clubs to engage unless they are making an application under the criteria listed below as A2.   # Established Member Clubs […]

3v3 Is back! Enrol today

We are delighted to announce we will be hosting a 3v3 Skills Festival for U7-U11 boys & girls on Sunday 13th April with our partners 3v3 Ireland in the Sport Ireland Dome, Abbotstown. This will consist of 3v3 games along with various fun skill games for players to play on the day. Teams will consist […]