The link for this seasons LFA Youth Cup is below:

Oneills.com LFA Youth Cup 26-27 Entry Form – Fill in form

The entry fee of €30 should be payable by Bank Transfer to the following account

IBAN: IE67 BOFI 900033 35668377

BIC: BOFIIE2D

Clubs must reference their club name on the payment as if not, we may not be aware of who to allocate the payment to and your entry may be rejected

Clubs entering more than one team in the competition must complete an entry form for each team but can pay all entry fees through one payment (ie: two entries can be made as one payment of €60)

This payment function can also be accommodated if your club is entering multiple competitions, for example Junior Cup, Junior Shield, Women’s Under Nineteen Cup, can all be made as one payment

Closing date for this competition is September 1st.

Dates and Rules for all competitions will be available in next few days

The DDSL is expanding its coaching team, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to get involved.

We run a range of football programmes for players, teams, and clubs across Dublin, and we’re inviting anyone with a passion for helping children enjoy the game to join our coaching staff.

Commitment: Two hours on a Monday or Wednesday every two weeks in National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, D.15.

We’re looking for positive, energetic people who want to create a fun, safe, and enjoyable football experience for kids.

Requirements:

• Garda Vetting (must be completed before coaching begins)
• Safeguarding 1 Certificate (or willingness to complete it)

If you’re interested in getting involved, please complete the application form at the link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C3C8KWF

Please Click Link Below to read Mays issue of our InTouch Magazine

DDSL – InTouch – May 2026

DDSL is proud to announce a new partnership with Life Style Sports, Ireland’s largest sports retailer, as our official sports retail partner.

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared passion for sport, participation and community development. As part of the partnership, DDSL members will be able to avail of an exclusive 12.5% discount through Life Style Sports, helping make football boots, training gear and sports essentials more accessible throughout the season. 

As one of Ireland’s most respected youth football leagues, DDSL has played a central role in developing young talent and creating opportunities for thousands of boys and girls to enjoy football in an organised, inclusive and competitive environment. Many of Ireland’s top players began their journeys in grassroots leagues such as DDSL, highlighting the vital role community football plays in the future of the game.

Life Style Sports has long been committed to Irish sport through partnerships with clubs, organisations and communities nationwide. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dublin, the retailer has grown into one of the most recognisable names in Irish sporting retail, offering leading global brands alongside strong support for local sport. 

There will be a Life Style Sports Zone at the upcoming DDSL Cup Finals, where players, families and supporters can attempt to  “Crack the Code” for a chance to win an elite pair of football boots alongside other exciting prizes. DDSL members can also use their exclusive 12.5% discount to purchase football boots and the latest Premier League Club jerseys at the Life Style Sports Zone.

Niall O’Driscoll, Chairman of the DDSL, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Life Style Sports as our Official Sports Retail Partner. This partnership represents a strong alignment of values around participation, development and community, and we look forward to working together to support grassroots football across the league.”

Mark Stafford, CEO at Life Style Sports, comments on the partnership:

“We are incredibly proud to partner with DDSL, an organisation that has made such a positive impact on youth football for generations. Grassroots sport is at the heart of communities across Ireland, and we are excited to support the players, clubs, families and volunteers who give so much to the game every week.”

About DDSL

The Dublin & District Schoolboys/Girls League (DDSL) is one of Ireland’s leading youth football leagues, providing organised football for more than 50,000 players across Dublin and surrounding areas, supported by over 12,000 volunteers who help drive grassroots football in their communities.

About Life Style Sports

Life Style Sports is Ireland’s largest sports retailer, offering the latest sports footwear, apparel and equipment from the world’s leading brands through stores nationwide and online.