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2024 Bob Docherty Tournament

Tuesday 26th March, 2024



The 2024 Bob Docherty Tournament is being held this week in Athlone. This is a Republic of Ireland selection from Schools held at U15s age.The Republic of Ireland will play Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. hosted by the FAIS. Well done to Lucy Doyle Farrington Arklow United FC and WDSL U14s who will tog out this week. Both her club and league coaches...

WDSL MATCH REPORT – U13 PREMIER LEAGUE

Thursday 21st March, 2024



WDSL MATCH REPORT – U13 PREMIER LEAGUEWICKLOW ROVERS A VsARKLOW UNITED A blistering start saw Wicklow maintain their winning opening to the 2024 WDSL season in the U13 Premier League.Under the floodlights at Whitegates on Thursday evening, Rovers proved too strong for a spirited Arklow outfit.Having defeated Coolboy Rangers at the same venue...


WDSL MATCH REPORT - U15 SFAI INTER LEAGUE TROPHY QUARTER FINAL.WICKLOW Vs LIMERICK COUNTYTwo-goal blasts at various stages of the U15 SFAI Inter League Trophy Quarter Final saw Limerick advance to the final four.An early double set the Shannonsiders up for the victory on Monday afternoon on the all-weather at Travers Insurance Park in Arklow, before two...

WDSL MATCH REPORT - U13 SFAI INTER LEAGUE TROPHY QUARTER FINALWICKLOW 2SLIGO-LEITRIM 1Two goals in as many first half minutes sent Wicklow into the Semi Finals of the U13 SFAI Inter League Trophy In a tight encounter on the all-weather at Travers Insurance Park in Arklow, the home team led 2-0 at the interval thanks to the quick-fire double on Monday...

WDSL MATCH REPORT – U14 PREMIER LEAGUE

Saturday 16th March, 2024



WDSL MATCH REPORT – U14 PREMIER LEAGUERATHNEW AFC Vs NEWTOWN JUNIORS Amid horrendous conditions, rampant Rathnew opened their WDSL U14 Premier League season with a convincing win over Newtown.The pitch at Shamrock Park was barely playable on Saturday morning after the poor weather of late. The match was played as rain fell throughout.Referee...


U14s SFAI All Ireland Trophy Competition Final.Limerick County 4 WDSL 3.The team made the long journey to the University of Limerick today and just come up short. Great accomplishment to get to the final. Some photos attached and below a quote from the manager."We Lost 4-31-0 down after 30sec3-0 at half time. We just did not play soccer at all Second...

FAI Pathways Presentation in The Town - Arklow Town FC Thursday April 18th 7pm to 9pm.Clubs would have been emailed directly by the FAI all sectors of the Football welcome .We’re excited to reach out to you all for the upcoming Dublin & Wicklow Football Pathways Plan Phase 2 Consultations over the course of March, April, & May. Consultation is...

WDSL MATCH REPORT – U16 GROUP B

Thursday 07th March, 2024



WDSL MATCH REPORT – U16 GROUP BRATHNEW AFC 1 ROUNDWOOD AFC 5Aidan Heffernan’s hat-trick saw Roundwood climb into pole position in the WDSL U16 Group B.The Blues went in tied at 1-1 at half time with Rathnew on Thursday evening under the floodlights at Shamrock Park. Two second period penalties by Heffernan saw the visitors secure all three...

U13s WDSL v Wexford

Sunday 03rd March, 2024



U13s WDSL 4 Wexford 1A great squad performance by these young players in achieving a 4-1 victory against Wexford. The challenges to us by a number two seed opposition were well oppressed by a disciplined team performance in which we played some lovely football. Well done to all. Training next Saturday and then All Ireland Quarter Final....

The Kennedy Cup Management have named the 2024 Kennedy Cup Squad.Best of luck to all selected and commiserations to the ones who just missed out. Also best of luck to players who were in the U14 squad and have moved onto League of Ireland. Lucy Doyle Farrington (Arklow Utd)Richard Carton (Wicklow Rovers)Sam Conyard (Wicklow Rovers )Kale Conyard (Wicklow...

New FAI Pathway plan

Tuesday 20th February, 2024



The new FAI Pathway plan Here is the independent break down 10 key points.The FAI’s new Football Pathways Plan is being unveiled by director of football Marc Canham today, setting out a 12-year vision to “maximise the potential of Irish football across all levels.”The 55-page document sets out the association’s plan based on...

WDSL MATCH REPORT – U15 GROUP 2

Tuesday 20th February, 2024



WDSL MATCH REPORT – U15 GROUP 2WICKLOW ROVERS U14AUGHRIM RANGERS 2Wicklow proved age is no barrier as they secured all three WDSL U15 Group 2 points.In what was Rovers first league match of the 2024 season, they rallied from falling behind to secure an impressive 5-2 victory under the floodlightsWhitegates on Tuesday evening.As an U14 side, the...

WDSL MATCH REPORT - SFAI U15 Inter-League

Monday 19th February, 2024



WDSL MATCH REPORT - SFAI U15 Inter-LeagueWicklow vs Kilkenny The lads were well beaten by Kilkenny in Arklow Yesterday. Report below.Kilkenny claimed their first Group B win in the SFAI U15 Inter-League competition as they overpowered Wicklow.The Cats led 5-1 at the end of the first half on the all-weather at Travers Insurances Park in Arklow on Sunday...

FAI Child Welfare & Safeguarding Department

Monday 19th February, 2024



As the new FAI website has been launched, we are aware some of you are unsure where to find information. This announcement will assist you with this. The links to FAI Garda Vetting can be found here https://www.fai.ie/play-and-participate/coaches/courses/ To sign up for an FAIconnect account https://support.faiconnect.ie/home/mycomet/The...

U12 SFAI INTER LEAGUE MATCH REPORT

Sunday 18th February, 2024



U12 SFAI INTER LEAGUE MATCH REPORTWICKLOW YELLOW 6MIDLANDS GREEN 0Four first half goals saw Wicklow secure the runners-up spot in Group C of the U12 SFAI Inter League.Rian Callahan helped himself a stunning hat-trick on the all-weather at Travers Insurances Park in Arklow on Sunday afternoon as they proved too good for the Midlanders.The damage was done...


Longford 2 WDSL 3Well done to the U14s beating Longford in the All Ireland U14 Interleague Trophy Semi Final Competition in Longford today.They will play Limerick District who beat the NDSL in the other Semi Final.

U12 Blue v Carlow

Saturday 17th February, 2024



U12s Blue 3 Carlow O.Good win on the road for the U12s.Goals from Cian ; Caoimhe & Sylvester

U13s NDSL

Saturday 17th February, 2024



U13s lost 1 0 to the NDSL this evening.

FAI Pathways. What did we learn last night?

Tuesday 13th February, 2024



FAI Pathways. What did we learn last night? Nothing New Really!Big Focus is on play more . More Football More Often More Variety. ENCOURAGE/PLAY/COACH . Some Actions will be rolled out after the Consultation Presentation are finished. So around February 20ththere should be an announcement and some will be rolled out within 18 months.1. Calendar Football...

WDSL MATCH REPORT – U13 DIVISION 1

Sunday 11th February, 2024



WDSL MATCH REPORT – U13 DIVISION 1WICKLOW ROVERS B ARKLOW TOWN AArklow left Whitegates with all three WDSL U13 Division 1 League points as they defeated Wicklow 3-0 on the opening weekend of the 2024 season.Stepping up from 9-a-side to the 11-a-side on the full side pitch for the first time in a competitive game, the ‘Town adapted better on...

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