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O'Neills LFA Junior Shield Final Date

Published: Sunday, 17 May 2020 09:34
With the FAI statement issued recently saying football in the amateur game can resume on Aug 28th and having spoken to both Ashbourne United and Skryne Tara I am delighted to say that they will play the Junior Shield Final on Saturday the 29th of August in United Park ( TBC) Drogheda at 2pm. All government guidelines will be adhered to. 
If football is to begin again in this country it would be a nice one to start off with.
Only players from their 2019/20 registered squad and as per rule they would be eligible 
This is set in stone unless the HSE or the FAI have their dates changed due to the pandemic.

PATHWAY FOR A SAFER RETURN TO FOOTBALL

Published: Friday, 15 May 2020 20:35

PATHWAY FOR A SAFER RETURN TO FOOTBALL

FAI POLICY DOCUMENT MAY 15th 2020

 

INTRODUCTION

The Football Association of Ireland is committed to a return to football for all players, staff, match officials, administrators, volunteers and supporters as soon as it is safe and possible under the guidance of the HSE, the Department of Health, Sport Ireland, NHPET and UEFA.

The FAI remains in communication with all Government agencies regarding protocols around a pathway for a safe return to football in the SSE Airtricity League, Women’s National League, adult amateur and underage football, incorporating all affiliates.

The health and safety of all stakeholders is at the core of all FAI decisions in relation to a safer return to football and remains subject to change on the advice of Government agencies, UEFA and the FAI Medical Team, led by Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne.

Dr Byrne has been appointed by Sport Ireland to the Medical Advisory Group, established to review the various sporting protocols for a return to action. Dr Byrne’s priority as a member of the Medical Advisory Group is to provide a pathway for a return to action for all strands of football that is acceptable to all Government agencies and regarded as safe for all participants. 

“The only certainty around a return to football during this COVID-19 pandemic is the uncertainty,” said Dr Byrne. “As Medical Director of the Football Association of Ireland, I must look at any planned return to football from a medical viewpoint, with the health and safety of everyone concerned to the forefront in any decision making.

“My advice to clubs is not to return to training when we enter Phase One of the Government Roadmap on Monday, May 18th, not to open their grounds and pitches, even to groups of four, and not to consider collective training or playing football until the medical evidence suggests otherwise.

“Decisive actions by our clubs now, will improve the chances of a safer return to football for everyone. We must take small and deliberate steps before we can allow all football to return. My recommendation to the FAI is to begin with a pilot programme on June 8th for the four SSE Airtricity League teams who have qualified for European football. This will allow us to analyse every step of their journey back to football, beginning with a safe return to training.

“The information we will gather from that pilot programme will be invaluable for all players, at all levels of the game, as we look to establish a safer pathway to a return for all football, one that can be approved by all Government agencies and UEFA. We all want football back in our lives but it is not worth risking one life by rushing to get our game back.” 

 

DIRECTIVES TO FACILITATE A SAFER RETURN FOR ALL FOOTBALL

The Football Association of Ireland has made the following decisions:

 

SSE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE

  • The cessation of all football under the jurisdiction of the FAI is extended to July 20th with the exception of SSE Airtricity League clubs and UEFA Women’s Champion’s League representatives, Peamount United
  • All clubs are advised not to facilitate any organized training, including in groups of up to four, under Phase One of the Government’s Roadmap For Reopening Society and Business
  • Four SSE Airtricity League clubs – Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Bohemians - will be invited to return to training initially followed by a return to playing, in a behind closed doors tournament, as part of a pilot programme for a return to football for everyone
  • Players and staff from the four invited SSE Airtricity League clubs will undergo regular COVID-19 testing from May 26th
  • The four invited SSE Airtricity League clubs can return to collective training on June 8th
  • These four clubs will participate in a four-team tournament at a neutral venue, ahead of their European Club competition games in late July/ early August
  • The four-team tournament will provide all stakeholders with an opportunity to learn in the current environment from these games, thus providing a safer template for SSE Airtricity League, International games and all football going forward
  • All other SSE Airtricity League squads can return to collective training on June 29th under Phase Three of the Government’s Roadmap For Reopening Society and Business, with players and staff undergoing regular COVID-19 testing
  • The FAI Medical Team will provide a detailed and transparent analysis of the testing results to stakeholders, Government agencies and UEFA on an ongoing basis

 

WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE, ADULT AMATEUR, UNDERAGE AND ALL OTHER AFFILIATED FOOTBALL

                     All clubs are advised not to facilitate any organized training, including in groups of up to four, under Phase One of the Government’s Roadmap For Reopening Society and Business

                     The FAI Steering Group will monitor the pilot programme for the four invited SSE Airtricity League clubs, to be launched on June 8th, and will use all information gathered in the preparation of a protocol document for a return for all adult amateur and underage football

                     The cessation of all football activities under the jurisdiction of the FAI is extended to July 20th for all affiliates, with the exception of SSE Airtricity League clubs and UEFA Women’s Champions League representatives, Peamount United. A decision on Peamount United’s return to training will be made once dates are known for the UEFA Women’s Champions League

                     Under Phase Four of the Government’s Roadmap For Reopening Society and Business, all adult amateur and underage clubs can begin their return to training programmes from July 20th, subject to FAI protocols to be agreed with Government agencies

                     Under Phase Five of the Government’s Roadmap For Reopening Society and Business, all adult amateur and underage clubs can return to full collective training from August 10th

                     All adult amateur and underage clubs can return to playing from August 28th

                     A pilot tournament for the Women’s National League, including Peamount United, will be launched once dates are known for the UEFA Women’s Champions League

                     A pilot programme for adult amateur and underage football will be launched on August 14th and run until August 28th

                     Regional, provincial and national competitions in season 2019/20 can return from August 28th with FAI approval

                     Winter Leagues wishing to complete their 2019/20 season will be given the option of applying to the FAI, via their affiliates, for an extension to their season until October 11th

                     Applications from Winter Leagues looking to complete the 2019/20 season must be made to the FAI by June 15th with details to be forwarded to affiliates from the Steering Group by May 22nd

                     Winter Leagues not wishing to complete their 2019/20 season can start their new 2020/21 season on October 16th

                     2020 Summer Leagues can return on August 28th and will be provided with support to create a shortened schedule to run up to December 13th

                     All decisions around a return to collective training and playing for all adult amateur and underage football, will be based on the health and safety of all players, coaches, match officials, administrators and club volunteers

                     All decisions will be subject to change on the advice of Government agencies, UEFA and the FAI Medical Team, led by Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne

All Football Suspended

Published: Thursday, 12 March 2020 19:38
The Football Association of Ireland has announced the cessation of all football under it's jurisdiction with immediate effect until March 29th inclusive following directives from the Government, the Department of Health and UEFA. We in the LFA will keep you updated as soon as we hear any more news. Please follow us on our web page and inform others so they can get any information they might need.

LFA Under 19 Cup Quarter Final Results

Published: Monday, 09 March 2020 23:09
O’Neills LFA Under 19 Cup Q/F results. Celbridge 4-4 Home Farm aet. Home Farm Won 7-6 on penalties
Drogheda Boys 5-2 Shelbourne FC

LFA Junior Shield Finalists and Officials

Published: Monday, 09 March 2020 23:07

O’Neills Sponsored Leinster Junior Shield Final

Skryne Tara v Ashbourne United

Sat 11th April 2020

United Park Drogheda

Kick Off 2pm

 

Referee : Daryl Carolan

AR1 : Simon Halpenny

AR2 : Ronan Little

4th Official : Brendan Doyle

 

F.A.I. Referee Observer : Oliver O Connor 

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