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This year's schools cup brought together a fantastic group of schools for an inclusive and enjoyable football experience for all participants 👏
With strong involvement across all age groups, the event celebrated participation, teamwork and sportsmanship, with every player recognised for their efforts 🏆 #FootballForAll
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The Women's Challenge Cup is back 🏆
The opening round delivered 29 goals across four ties, with Ballymena United Women, Maiden City Ladies, Craigavon City Ladies and Bangor Ladies all progressing to Round Two.
⚽ Ballyclare Comrades Ladies 2-3 Ballymena United Women
⚽ Limavady United Ladies 0-9 Maiden City Ladies
⚽ Omagh Town Ladies 1-12 Craigavon City Ladies
⚽ Strabane Athletic Ladies 2-3 Bangor Ladies
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📸 Swipe through our gallery from Ballymena United Women's dramatic victory over Ballyclare Comrades Ladies, captured by photographer Paul Harvey ⤵️
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Congratulations to everyone from across the Northern Ireland football community recognised in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List 2026.
Among those honoured are Helen Kirkpatrick OBE, Trevor Annon MBE, Alan Crooks MBE, Stephen Watson MBE and Stewart Smallwood BEM.
A well-deserved recognition of their contribution to football and wider society. Read more ⬇️
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Time is flying by ⏳
Book your child’s place for our M&S Food Summer camps now 🙌 tinylink.net/9Xlpa 💻 #TogetherWeThrive
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The SBYL junior section continued to grow in 2026, with 26 clubs and 42 junior teams involved 👏🏻
The junior festival brought players together from across the league for a brilliant celebration of football, fun and development 🏆⚽ #FootballForAll
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🏆 The Women’s Challenge Cup first round fixtures kick off this evening 🙌
Check out all the fixtures here 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycymn5bu #TogetherWeThrive
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Council member Brian White.
A dedicated servant to football and a much-loved figure within the game, Brian made a significant contribution that will be felt across all strands of football in Northern Ireland.
Many supporters will also remember "Whitey" as a familiar face within the GAWA, proudly following @NorthernIreland at home and away, sharing his passion for the team and creating friendships wherever he went.
Our thoughts are with Brian's family, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
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Irish FA President Conrad Kirkwood described Brian as "a true football man" whose "passion, personality and unwavering support for the team" made him a familiar and much-loved presence among supporters.
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A fantastic celebration of walking football as Northern Ireland hosts first major international walking football tournament 🙌
The event was supported by Belfast City Council with the two-day event taking place at Midgley Park, the Over 60s, Over 65s and Over 70s categories, showcased skill, sportsmanship and a passion for the game ⚽ #FootballForAll
Read more 📝 tinyurl.com/3p9n479h
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The road to cup glory starts here 🏆
Entries for the 2026/27 men's national cup competitions are now open.
Clubs can now register for the:
• @ClearerWater #IrishCup
• @officialmccombs Intermediate Cup
• @fonacabbelfast Craig Stanfield Junior Cup
• Harry Cavan Youth Cup
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Applications have been extended for our Commercial Manager vacancy 💼
Join the Irish FA and play a leading role in driving commercial growth, securing partnerships and maximising sponsorship and hospitality opportunities.
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 18 June.
Apply now: irishfa.com/jobs
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Irish FA retweeted
Jun 10
Deadline extended! ⏰
Help inform the future design of The Northern Ireland Football Fund’s Grassroots Facilities Pilot Programme by answering the questionnaire today. 👇
@IrishFA
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We need to hear from you! 🗣️
Do you represent a Grassroots Football Club or own a grassroots football facility?
The Department has launched a questionnaire on The Northern Ireland Football Fund’s Grassroots Facilities Pilot Programme and by participating, you will help inform the future design of the Programme. ⚽
The deadline is 29 April 2026 – don't delay, answer today: consultations.nidirect.gov.u…
ALT A DfC graphic featuring a group shot of Minister Lyons at The Northern Ireland Football Fund (TNIFF) Performance Programme launch, on a white background with blue text that reads: “We welcome your views. Do you represent a Grassroots Football Club or own a grassroots football facility? The Department is seeking your views on The Northern Ireland Football Fund Grassroots Facilities Programme questionnaire to inform any future calls for applications.” The graphic also contains the purple DfC logo and blue TNIFF logo.
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We're hiring 💼
We are seeking an International Football Operations and Administration Manager to help oversee the planning and delivery of our international football programme.
Find out more and apply: irishfa.com/jobs
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From earning their Irish FA badge to taking over matchday ⚽️⭐
We visited a local Girlguiding unit to put their football skills to the test, and tomorrow they'll be taking over @NorthernIreland senior women's international against Switzerland 👏 #TogetherWeThrive
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Players in our JD Academy were proud to watch former graduate Ceadach O’Neill make his senior men’s debut for @NorthernIreland on Thursday night 📸
A fantastic achievement and an inspiration for the next generation 👏
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We are proud to announce that the Community Cup has been renamed the Mary Peters Community Cup, recognising Lady Mary Peters' outstanding contribution and long-standing support of the competition 👏🏻 #FootballForAll
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We are also delighted to welcome @EE as Principal Sponsor as the tournament continues to bring communities together through football across Northern Ireland 🤝 #FootballForAll
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