FAI Cork

A platform for FAI staff to share information regarding grassroots football development in Cork

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

Where do I find out about what the FAI can do for our club, school or group? Did you look at the FAI Cork Padlet - Who we are, what development work is taking place, links to courses and more.
https://t.co/SpgasRdza6

[FAIreland @FAIreland]

New online learning management system launched to support coaches and volunteers at all levels.

A mandatory three-step process must be completed before progressing on Coach Development Pathway...
Garda Vetting ➡️ Safeguarding ➡️ First Aid

Now accessible via https://t.co/oo0astEaBm

More Info 👉 https://t.co/dVV0JzkQIW

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

@CelticPearse Mark was a key figure in the early days of ‘football for all’ in Cork, giving so much of his time to help children with additional needs. May he rest in peace.

[FAIreland @FAIreland]

Coaches urged to sign-up for @miwadi_ire FAI Football Camps ⚽️💚

The biggest summer football programme in Ireland begins this June!

More details here 👉 https://t.co/JeosHtd7Ls

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

@CorkBusinessLge Well done again @CorkBusinessLge

[UCC Sport @UCCSport]

We’re delighted to confirm our application to join the new @FAIreland National League has been successful. This historic third tier creates a direct pathway from grassroots to the League of Ireland for the first time. An exciting new era 🇮🇪⚽️ @bankofireland @UCCSoccer

[FAIreland @FAIreland]

The Changemakers experience, in partnership with the FAI and The Game Plan, is driving meaningful change across Irish football. 🙌

Focused on equity and leadership development, the programme brings together women from every part of the game to support, inspire and empower one another on their personal and football journeys.

Changemakers brings together women from clubs, leagues, affiliates, committees, referees and LOI club boards, contributing to increased representation and a growing number of women on our General Assembly. Together, they are shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for Irish football. 👏☘️

[Sport Ireland @sportireland]

Join us Tuesday, December 2nd at 8pm for a practical conversation on coaching athletes with disabilities. This session will show how inclusion isn’t a huge overhaul - it’s what great coaches already do every day: adapt to the person in front of them.

Our panel will share simple, effective coaching adjustments, athlete-centred approaches, and real examples of how small changes can open big opportunities. We’ll highlight the brilliant work happening across Irish sport and how coaches can better support para-athletes in their own clubs and pathways.
Featuring:
•Treacy Percy (VIP Hub, Laois LSP)
• Cliona Horan & Alan Dineen (Paralympics Ireland)
• Mark Barry (Irish Wheelchair Association/National Rehab Hospital)
• Ciaran Murphy (Sport Ireland)

👉 Register for the webinar here: https://t.co/8jBSRDUSUp

[FAI Coach Development @FAICoachDev]

📢 CPD Event

We still have some place available on our Online CPD day, this coming Monday.

🗣️ Will Clarke
🗣️ Chelsea Noonan
🗣️ Benni McCarthy

Places can be booked below 👇

https://t.co/maGj5rs9a2

#OngoingDevelopment

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

Well done everyone!
'Me & My Ball' Introductory Coaching course for female coaches @DouglasHallAFC delivered by Cork Women & Girls Football lead officer Conor McKahey 😀⚽️📚

[College Corinthians @collegecors]

Big thank you to Derek and Ray and all the lads from the FAI and again to 15P squad.
Up to 140 coaching qualifications gained this month. Credit to all the involved and Well done College Corinthians Coaches. 🔵⚪️

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

‘Me & My Ball’ Introductory Coaching course this evening @midleton_fc with FAI tutor Ray Claffey ⚽️👍

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

Safeguarding and Coach Development courses continue in earnest as all clubs work towards achieving accreditation via Club Mark before the end of the year. Well done to Lakewood Athletic coaches braving the cold last night to complete 'Me & My Ball' with FAI tutor Ray Claffey 😀⚽️

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

FAI Goalkeeping Introductory Course last night with tutor Ray Claffey @collegecors 👋😀⚽️

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

The next step for coaches after Entry-Level 'Me & My....' is the 'FAI Grassroots Coach'
Congratulations to everyone who participated @LeedsAFCcork with tutors @pmlegend57 & Ray Claffey on Saturday! 😀⚽️

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

Introductory course for coaches of 8-11 year olds @collegecors with FAI Tutor Ray Claffey 😀⚽️

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

Cork Prison Sports Coaching Programme in partnership with @CorkSports is still going strong after many years. Thanks to Cork Development Officers Conor McKahey, Ray Claffey and Alan Bennett for facilitating the latest course 👋⚽️

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

FAI Women & Girls lead Officer Conor McKahey with support from local partners @CorkSports @corkcitycouncil @CorkCityFC delivered a fantastic day of recreational and walking football for women in Cork last weekend! 😀
https://t.co/7kENrZgMMi

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

'Me & My Ball' Introductory Coaching Course @collegecors with FAI tutor Ray Claffey last night. The weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm! ⚽️😀👏

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

Another block of Primary School Futsal with Scoil Aiseiri Chriost and St Vincents National School and FAI Cork Development Officer Alan Bennett. Thank you @corkcitycouncil for the support 😀⚽️

[FAI Cork @FAICork]

The 25/26 Cork Primary School Cup competition continues with a fantastic match between @snbclonakilty and @scoileoinboys. Well done everybody ⚽️😀 @faischools