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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Silent Sideline Weekend ⚽️🤫 Let the Refs Referee Let the Coaches Coach Most importantly Let the Kids PLAY NO TOXIC SIDELINE Behaviour! Remember “it’s their game” #itsmygame #silentsidelines
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 […]
Following the successful launch of our DDSL ‘IT’S MY GAME’ campaigns , it is important for the DDSL and its clubs to support and act where possible. Given the escalation of ‘Behavioural & Respect Issues’ particularly from the sidelines from both Coaches/Parents etc, we are holding a ‘SILENT FOR ALL WEEKEND’ on Friday/Saturday/Sunday28/29th/30th March 2025. […]
DDSL Club Secretaries Meeting/Presentation of Survey Results: Please note the next DDSL Club Secretaries meeting will take place as follows: Date: Monday 31st March 2025 Time: 7.30pm Venue: National Sports Campus Conference Room (Beside FAI H/O) We will also be presenting the Survey Results to all Clubs which will be issued to the ‘Press’ the […]
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