Football Association of Ireland Email Format
Spectator SportsDublin, Ireland501-1000 Employees
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is the governing body for football in the Republic of Ireland. It oversees the national teams and runs domestic competitions through its affiliated bodies, with FIFA membership underpinning its international role. The organization promotes participation in football across clubs and schools and relies on coaches, officials and volunteers, with more than 450,000 people involved in the sport. Based in Dublin, it operates within the spectator sports landscape and aims to develop facilities and support services for those involved. The FAI also focuses on training and education for players, coaches and officials as part of its development mandate. In 2026 it launched a structured Coach Development pathway designed to support coaches from grassroots levels to professional qualifications.