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Some really fun FAIreland events in the county to celebrate the Festival Of Football coming to Meath. These public events are open to everyone so with the school holidays in full swing what a great way to spend the afternoon

Congratulations to Patrick and Catriona on the birth of their twins yesterday. Catriona gave birth yesterday to a boy and a girl. Patrick is a long-standing Committee member of the NECSL and we are delighted for Mammy and Daddy      

Torro United AFC will host their Annual Soccer Stars Tournament over the June Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 31st May to Monday 3rd June. The ever-popular tournament will have Cup and Shield competitions for under 7 boys, under 8 boys, under 8 girls, under 9 boys, under 10 boys, under 10 girls, under 11 boys and…

This year our cup competition starts on the first weekend of May this year we will be introducing three new Cups 14 Colm Duffy Cup A gentleman of soccer Colm Duffy passed away 4 years ago. Colm was heavily involved in the Parkvilla Belles from 2006-2009. From now on the 14 Girls cup shall be…

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…