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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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