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We would like to wish Kells Blackwater and Trim Celtic all the very best of luck tomorrow. They face each other in the 15 SFAI Cup North East Regional Final in Dundalk on Saturday at 13.30.

The FAI has launched the search for the 2019 Club of the Year. The competition is open to all grassroots football clubs across the country. Six clubs will be shortlisted for the coveted award. Each of the shortlisted clubs will receive €2,000 and the overall winner will be given an additional €5,000 and entry to UEFA’s Grassroots Awards. The FAI…

It was with immense sadness we have learned the news this evening of the passing of our Friend and Committee member Niall Byrne Niall was heavily involved with the NECSL. Due to ill health, Niall had to step away last August, he was the head coach for the 2006 Boys ETP squad. At this time…

We would like to wish Conor O Hare from Trim Celtic a speedy recovery. Conor broke his leg in the 9th minute of their SFAI Game against Bohemian FC as you can imagine the game was abandoned. Pictured above is Conor with his team at the start of the Game.

As you probably already know the Festival of Football is being held in Meath this year.  To kick it all off the FAI are holding an information meeting next Tuesday coming.  This is a great opportunity for us all to promote the vibrant community of football we have built together in the county.   Please,…

Sixes for Sean are running a football fundraiser with all funds raised going to the Support Sean Cox fund.  As you will be aware, Sean suffered serious injuries in Anfield before Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final against Roma last April.  Sean is currently being treated in Dun Laoghaire Rehabilitation Hospital and will require considerable long-term care,…

We are delighted to welcome back the coaches from St Mirren FC for another interesting day of coaching and learning in the MDL Grounds.   The Coaching team will be returning to us on the 25th of November for what will be another great day.  The session is free to all coaches form the NECSL to…

We were all very shocked when Omp Utd had their dressing rooms burned down last month. Like everyone we had to act to support our clubs so together with our new Sponsor Macron we decided to get them a new Kit. This also presented us the opportunity to promote Jigsaw Meath so we placed their logo on the front…

We would like to wish a massive well Congratulations to Anne Maher Chairperson from Enfield Celtic FC who this evening at the FAI Gala Dinner in Cork was awarded a service to football award Anne is a massive driving force in Enfield Celtic and this award is richly deserved. Congratulations Anne we are delighted for you.

This year Referees from the Meath Branch and the Louth Branch will host their annual Charity Match in the MDL Grounds.  This game is to help a Colleague in the Cavan Branch and raise funds for him as he has MND.   Anyone wanting to support can donate here https://www.ifundraise.ie/4251_referees-charity-match—meath-isrs-vs–louth-isrs-in-aid-of-shane-macmahon–cavan-monaghan-branch–.html And of course, your presence in the MDL to cheers…

Congratulations to our very own Noel Hand who was presented with an Award from his own club Carrick Rovers during the week.  On their Facebook page, Carrick Rovers said Noel Hand, an important member of Carrick Rovers AFC down through the years, receiving the Paddy Cumiskey Cup and Special Merit award for long service to…

Athboy Celtic Super 7s Tournament will take place from Friday the 29th of June to Sunday the 1st of July.  Full details on the poster below on how to book a place.  

The Toro United tournament will take place from the 2nd to the 4th of June 2018.  There are now limited places so please get booking for your teams.  Full Details are on the image below  

A little behind schedule due to work commitments.  We have had our Cup draw and bellow are your round one games.    The finals will be played in September so Cup will take Priority and games must be played.   Colm Cooper Cup – Under 11 Round One Match 1 Johnstlown FC v BYE Match…

Tomorrow at 1900 in the NECSL Offices we will be doing the Cup Draw for 2018.  Once the draw is done we will be posting the results up so you can all see your path to the final!