FAI sets dates for games to begin again

On foot of the government’s announcement of the acceleration of lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, the FAI has approved a new Safer Return to Football Pathway that will see Adult Amateur and Underage football permitted to return to full-contact training - including training games between teams from the same club - from June 29th, and authorised to make a full return to playing friendly games from July 11th and competitive matches from July 18th.

The decision to move from cessation to a return to competitive football from July 18th will apply to all players, coaches, match officials, club officials, volunteers, parents and guardians.