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The 2026 National Pathways Programme (NPP) kicked off this week at the FAI National Training Centre 🙌 Following a successful pilot in 2025, the NPP now becomes an annual part of Ireland Football's player development pathway, reinforcing the Association's long-term commitment to identifying, developing and supporting the country's future international players ☘️ Set up as a three-day residential camp for high-potential boys and girls in Under-15 and Under-16 age categories, players will benefit from tailored coaching and experience a high-performance environment. Find out more 👉 fai.ie/latest/national-pathw…

Squad update | Rory Finneran receives first senior Ireland call-up 🇮🇪🤝 The 18-year-old has traveled to Murcia, Spain, to link up with the squad following the withdrawal of Cardiff City defender Joel Bagan and Ipswich Town winger Kasey McAteer, who have both been ruled out through injury

RESULT | #IRLU16 | 🇫🇮 1-5 🇮🇪 A memorable day for Corey Fay as he came off the bench to hit a 13-minute hat-trick against Finland 🎩 Corey also netted from 50 yards to add to goals from Archie Quinn and Blake Devereux Lynch 👏 #COYBIG

REPORT | #IRLU16 | 🇸🇪 0-2 🇮🇪 Goals from Cormac Lowry and Michael McColgan see Ireland earn a 2-0 win over Sweden in the Netherlands It follows an equally impressive performance against Denmark on Friday 👏 📰👉 fai.ie/latest/report-bu16-sw… #COYBIG

Ireland MU19s secured League A status despite a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Glasgow last night ☘️ Kian McMahon-Brown netted his second goal of the qualifiers ⚽️ 📝Report 👉 fai.ie/latest/report-mu19-ir… #COYBIG | #IRLU19

Three quality finishes 👌🇮🇪 All of Ireland MU19s’ goals during the 3-3 draw with Scotland Finn Sherlock, Kian McMahon-Brown and Cillian Tollett all on target 🎯 #IRLU19 | #COYBIG

RESULT | #IRLU19 | 🇮🇪 3-3 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A thrilling game with our neighbours Scotland ends in a draw 🤝 Finn Sherlock, Kian McMahon-Brown and Cillian Tollett all on target ⚽️ Next up is Italy on Tuesday Report 👉 fai.ie/latest/report-mu19-ir… #COYBIG

A 1-1 draw for our MU19s against Poland today, with Rory Finneran getting on the scoresheet ☘️ 👉 fai.ie/latest/report-mu19-ir… Next up, Scotland on Saturday 👊

Our journey to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup 🇮🇪🏆 #COYBIG | #IRLU17 | #U17WC

CONFIRMED | Ireland MU17s’ World Cup Group for the U17 World Cup in Qatar 🏆 Colin O’Brien’s team have been drawn against Paraguay, Uzbekistan and Panama in Group J 🇵🇾🇺🇿🇵🇦🇮🇪 The Tournament begins November 3 #IRLU17 | #COYBIG

Wishing Ben Dumigan the very best after his retirement from football at the age of 16 due to a diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Ben is a former Ireland Boy’s Under-15, Under-16 & Men’s Under-17 international after progressing through the ranks of Cork City’s academy We’re all with you, Ben 💚

VICTORY SHIELD WINNERS 🏆🇮🇪 A late TJ Molloy winner seals it for Ireland against @IrishFA Congratulations to Paul Osam, his players and staff 👏 #IRLU16 | #COYBIG