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Get your tickets quick 🎟️
Join John Giles, Eamon Dunphy & Liam Brady live at @vicar_st
Monday 26th April
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DDSL & Coerver Coaching Partnership – Club School Link Programme
We are partnering with Coerver in a club school link programme. Coerver will go into schools in areas where DDSL clubs are and direct boys and girls from the school to their local club. Local clubs will be represented on the first day and last day of the programme in the school. The first pilot has seen two clubs increase their academy numbers from the programme
What is the programme?
In 2024, Coerver Coaching delivered 40 schools programmes to over 6000 students, Together in 2025, the DDSL and Coerver Coaching can support more schools and students in 2025 to help grow our game
Keep your eye out 🙌🏻
DDSL Referee Promo
As part of the current Referee drive, and to assist those on their pathway to becoming a referee within the DDSL. We want to give back to you
The DDSL will refund any DDSL club who provides people who attend these refs courses and Refs for the DDSL after completion.
(Refunds will be issued to qualifying people in April.)
With more referees we can get more games on weekly & help educate those who wish to make their pathway to being a referee. We are looking for clubs to help here, Please share within your clubs 🤝
Dublin (Balbriggan) Referee Beginners Course – 10th & 17th February (7-10pm) |
Dublin (Knocklyon) Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm) |
Dublin (Clondalkin) Referee Beginners Course – 17th February (10-4pm) |
Dublin (Ballymun) Referee Beginners Course – 22nd February (10-4pm) |
Dublin (Leicester Celtic) Referee Beginners Course – 23rd February (10-4pm)
To sign up for any of the above courses click on becomearef.ie
Dear League Secretary,
Please be advised that entry for the 2025 FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup has now opened. The closing date for entries for this competition is Wednesday 5th February 2024. Due to the timelines, no entries will be accepted after this date.
Where applicable, can league secretaries please circulate this email to all your relevant clubs. Please make sure to include the attached guide when circulating to your clubs.
Please see the provisional fixture (weekending) dates for this competition below.
Competition | FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup 2025 |
Round 1 | 23/02/2025 |
Round 2 | 23/03/2025 |
Round 3 | 13/04/2025 |
Quarter Finals | 04/05/2025 |
Semi Finals | 25/05/2025 |
Final | 29/06/2025 |
FOR CLUB SECRETARIES
Please the below link for the 2025 FAI Women’s U17 Cup. Attached is a guide on how to complete the entry form and make payment for this competition. The guide also contains steps on how to create a club account for FAI Connect.
FAI Women’s Under 17 Cup 2025 – Entry & Payment Link
Each club’s entry form information & payment will be processed through FAI Connect. If your club has not yet created an FAI Connect account, please contact FAIConnect faiconnect@fai.ie by email.
It is the responsibility of the club secretary to review all answers and make sure all information is clear and accurate.
The cost of entry for the competition is €30. One entry is permitted per club. Eligibility: Players born in 2008 or later.
PAYMENT PAGE STEPS – A comprehensive guide is attached to this email which includes images of each step.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me (garret.higgins@fai.ie) if you require any further information.
Entry Form
FAI Women’s U17 Cup 2025 – Guide for FAI Connect Entry & Payment
Transfer window closing date 28th January
All transfer requests must be submitted by the club secretary to the league for processing via registrations@ddsl.ie by the receiving club.
📢 Calling All 3rd Year Girls! 📢
Want to level up your soccer skills? Join us for an exclusive Girls-Only Assessment Day at DBS International Soccer Academy!
Our Full-Time Soccer Program is designed to develop players both on and off the pitch, with a focus on athletic training, individual growth, and skill development. This is your chance to get a sneak peek at what we offer and see how our program can help you reach your full potential.
Event Details:
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sports Ireland Indoor Arena
👩🎓 Who: Girls currently in 3rd Year
📝 How to Sign Up: Fill out the registration form to secure your spot!
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/ufax6JrRsupM1civ9
Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there! ⚽
Socials: DBSports
Website: www.dbsisa.com
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 200 7074
All at the DDSL wish you all a Happy New Year
We look look forward to sharing your brilliant work within the game & success in 2025
#happynewyear #2025
Recently we carried out a full review of our Referee Beginner Programme and while we have increased our number nationally significantly over the last number of years we fell the time is right to move to a new model for running our courses. Courses will now take place in two blocks each year to allow us to implement a targeted approach to referee recruitment and retention in each of our regions. By holding courses in each region it will increase the opportunity for us to grow the number of referees in each of the leagues to ensure that growing demands of football at all levels are met with increased number of officials. These courses will follow a blended format with some learning taking place online in their own time and there will be a greater focus on practical elements of refereeing in person to ensure new referees are given the essential skills needed to start in their new roles.
With your help and the help of your clubs, referees and football volunteers we can ensure that we continue to grow and develop football for all stakeholders.
See the full list of courses below. Please share the details for the courses in your region with as many people as possible to ensure we attract as many participants as we can.
Please note that cost per participant is €50 and this includes – red and yellow cards, whistle, coin, FAI Referee Badge and Referee Registration Fee.
Name | Full Address | Region | Date | Time | Link |
Dublin (Balbriggan) Referee Beginners Course – 10th & 17th February (7-10pm) | Bath Rd, Tankardstown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin | 1 | 10th & 17th Feb | 7pm to 10pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728449 |
Dublin (Ballymun) Referee Beginners Course – 22nd February (10-4pm) | Ballymun United Soccer Complex, Ballymun, D11RY23 | 1 | 22nd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728513 |
Dublin (Clondalkin) Referee Beginners Course – 17th February (10-4pm) | Capco Park; Naas Road; Clondalkin | 2 | 17th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728574 |
Dublin (Knocklyon) Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm) | 52 Woodstown Dr, Knocklyon, Dublin 16, D16 HX70 | 2 | 15th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728615 |
Dublin (Leicester Celtic) Referee Beginners Course – 23rd February (10-4pm) | Grange Manor Road, Dublin 14, D14 X4F1 | 2 | 23rd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728667 |
Wicklow Referee Beginners Course – 8th February (10-4pm) | 12 Croghan Heights, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 C925 | 2 | 8th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728720 |
Kilkenny Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm) | Dermidus Park, Co. Kilkenny | 3 | 15th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30729001 |
Waterford Referee Beginners Course – 22nd February (10-4pm) | SETU Arena , Waterford , | 3 | 22nd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30729035 |
Tipperary Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm) | Cahir Park | 3 | 15th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30729086 |
Cork Referee Beginners Course – 9th February (10-4pm) | Knockgriffin Park, P25NR20 | 4 | 9th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728762 |
Cork (Bandon) Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm) | Town Park Terrace, Kilbrogan, Bandon, Co. Cork | 4 | 15th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728781 |
Cork Referee Beginners Course – 22nd February (10-4pm) | O’Shea Park, Riverview Estate, Blarney, Co. Cork | 4 | 22nd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728794 |
Limerick Referee Beginners Course – 8th February (10-4pm) | Rivers, Castletroy, Limerick, V94 TX85 | 5 | 8th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728815 |
Clare Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm) | Shannon Rd, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, V95 RYW3 | 5 | 15th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728848 |
Laois/Offaly Beginners Course – 23rd February (10-4pm) | Tullamore Town FC | 6 | 23rd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30781776 |
Meath Referee Beginners Course – 8th February (10-4pm) | MDL Navan Grounds | 6 | 8th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728878 |
Monaghan Referee Beginners Course – 23rd February (10-4pm) | Gortakeegan, Monaghan | 7 | 23rd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30781797 |
Louth Referee Beginners Course – 25/27th February (6.30-9.30pm) | Dundalk FC | 7 | 25th & 27th Feb | 6:30 to 9:30pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30781825 |
Donegal Referee Beginners Course – 22nd February (10-4pm) | Ballyare, Ramelton, Co.Donegal | 7 | 22nd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30781918 |
Galway Referee Beginners Course – 8th February (10-4pm) | Drom East, Salthill, Galway H91 KP79 | 8 | 8th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728900 |
Mayo Referee Beginners Course – 22nd February (10-4pm) | Milebush, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 CV08 | 8 | 22nd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728909 |
Sligo Referee Beginners Course – 15th February (10-4pm) | ATU Sligo knocknarea Arena F91YW50 | 8 | 15th Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728915 |
Roscommon Referee Beginner Course – 23rd February (10-4pm) | RDFL Grounds, Galeybeg, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon F42 KW44 | 8 | 23rd Feb | 10am to 4pm | https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars/30728958 |
DDSL organized their first ever Indoor ‘Football for All’ Christmas Blitz in the new fantastic dome at Our Lady’s School Terenure.
There were up to 110 Boys/Girls players involved from the ages of 4 to 18 from 10x clubs from all over Dublin.
The players had a great fun day…enjoying their football…..some wearing Xmas hats/jumpers…making new friends & were delighted to meet Santa Clause who presented them with a selection box. Santa will visit all the players at Christmas.
Big thank you to all the Coaches & Volunteers who have been there with all our players through-out the years….& I know these coaches/volunteers get huge satisfaction…not just for the coaching but just seeing the smiles on all the players faces. Best part of what football is all about.
Thanks to the DDSL Board & the Fai for helping with the financing of this FFA Tournament & all the other Mini Blitz we have organised in the past.
More clubs/players/volunteers are always welcome to join….please contact us & we will give you a call with more details.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
DDSL Football for All Team.
Winter closure of pitches: All pitches will be resting from Monday 16th December 2024 until at least Friday 17th January 2025 inclusive.