Tag: Academies
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FAI Budget €3m to Boost League of Ireland Academies
Introduction: A new chapter for Irish football academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to advance the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This injection sits atop the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government funding under a memorandum of understanding that runs until 2027.…
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FAI Gets €3m Boost to Professionalise 26 League of Ireland Academies
Irish Football Aims for a Stronger, More Professional Academy System The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured a €3 million boost in Budget 2026 to drive the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This funding follows the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government support under a memorandum of understanding running until 2027.…