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Ireland –World University Games Selection 0 Welsh Universities 1

An early defensive lapse proved costly as the Ireland selection preparing for the World University Games in Russia during July next went down by a single goal to the Welsh Universities in a friendly fixture at Peamount United FC. FULL STORY
CFAI Defeat Welsh Universities

Two second half goals from Ben Ryan gave the Colleges FAI a well-deserved victory over the Welsh Universities in a friendly fixture at Peamount United FC. FULL STORY
International Friendlies This Week

The CFAI will host a "Gathering" event at Peamount United Football Club, fixtures are as follows: FULL STORY
Hooper Trophy Irish Universities v Colleges FAI

John Caulfield is hoping that the Irish Universities side can build on their recent fine win over the Irish Defence Forces when they face a testing game against the Colleges FAI in the annual Hooper Trophy clash at The Mardyke Cork to-day (5.30). FULL STORY
CFAI Representative Squad Draw With Defence Forces

Tom King saved the day for the Colleges FAI with a second half equaliser to ensure that as holders they held on to the Perpetual Challenge Cup for yet another year in the annual meeting with the Irish Defence Forces af Home Farm FC. FULL STORY
IT Carlow Retain CFAI Umbro Cup

THE CFAI Umbro Cup returned to IT Carlow for the third time in four years after a tense final against Waterford IT at Tallaght Stadium. FULL STORY
President confirmed for CFAI Umbro Cup Final attendance

PRESIDENT of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has confirmed his attendance at the CFAI Umbro Cup Final at Tallaght Stadium this Wednesday, March 6 (3pm). FULL STORY
CFAI Finals Set For Tallaght

The CFAI Umbro Cup Semi Finals will take place on Tuesday and Plate, B Team, Bob Eustace Finals also lined up, with the Umbro Final set for Tallaght Stadium on Wednesday. FULL STORY
Annual BR Cup match set for next week

This year the Annual BR cup colours match between GMIT and NUIG will be held on Wednesday 13th February at 1.30pm in Terryland. FULL STORY
40th CFAI Umbro Cup Final to be played at Tallaght Stadium

As part of the Colleges Football Association of Ireland's 40th Anniversary celebrations, this year's CFAI Umbro Cup Final will take place at Tallaght Stadium on Wednesday March 6th. FULL STORY
World University Games Mens Second Trial Confirmed

The following players have been selected to attend a second trial for the World University Games. The trial will take place on Friday 4th January at Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown (ITB) FULL STORY
CUFL Regional Futsal 2012

The CUFL Regional Futsal Finals took place this week with the events being held at six locations across the country. IT Sligo, IT Blanchardstown, NUI Maynooth, IT Carlow, University of Limerick and University College Cork all held host to the competition. FULL STORY
Full UMBRO CUFL Quarter Finals and Semi Finals Draw

The Umbro CUFL Quarter Final and Semi Finals Draw was made by Paul Doolin (Ireland U19 Manager) and Terry Cassin (UMBRO) today at FAI HQ. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Results and CUFL Results and Fixtures

This week saw the commencement of the CFAI Cup. There were also a small number of rescheduled CUFL games played. FULL STORY
No Surprises in Thursdays UMBRO CFAI Cup Games

IT Tallaght were big winners away to 2011 finalists GMIT Galway while Colaiste Stiofain Naofa beat GTI Galway 3-2 in Cork. FULL STORY
UMBRO CFAI Cup holders IT Carlow ease into second round

IT Carlow travelled to Dundalk and beat O'Fiaich College 4-0, Last years runners up Letterkenny IT beat Sallynogin 3-0 and Pearse College shocked Cork College of Commerce in Cork. FULL STORY
UMBRO CFAI Cup Kicks Off This Week

The UMBRO CFAI Cup takes centre stage this week with some interesting challenges for teams across the country. Holders IT Carlow travel to Dundalk to play CUFL Division Two side O’Fiaich College while last season’s runners up Letterkenny IT host the excellent Sallynoggin College. FULL STORY
Irish Player in Vote for Goal of the Season

Former IT Carlow and Sallynoggin College Student Aine O'Gorman has been short listed for the ‘Goal of the Season’ in the FA Womens Super League. FULL STORY
World University Games Managers Sought

CUSAI is pleased to invite applications for the voluntary roles of Team Managers to the Irish Women’s and Men’s Football teams entered to participate at the 27th World University Games to be held in Kazan, Russia from the 6th – 17th July 2013. FULL STORY
Competition begins for 2012 Brendan McKenna Memorial Award

The Brendan McKenna Memorial Award – a soccer writing competition for third level students – is open for entries. FULL STORY
CUFL Updates

Groups, Fixtures, Regisrtation Details, Referee Fees and CUFL Match cards have been circulated via email. FULL STORY
CFAI World Record Confirmed

CFAI Set the record for most consecutive penalty kicks at 1,401. FULL STORY
New Season Details

Please find details of the new season of Third Level Football. FULL STORY
FAI Student Ticket Offer

Student Season Tickets are now on public sale via Ticketmaster and any student interested can phone Ticketmaster on 0818 87 87 87 or email sportstickets@ticketmaster.ie for more information. FULL STORY
Sad news of the passing of Bob Eustace

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of CFAI President Bob Eustace this morning. FULL STORY
IT Carlow - BA Sport and Exercise (Soccer) APPLICATION CLOSES MAY 1st 17:00

The BA Sport and Exercise (Soccer) course in IT Carlow was launched in August 2009. The course sees participants (male and female) complete Player Development, Coach Education, Sports Science and Business modules over a 3 year degree programme with the option of completing a 4th year honours degree BA Sports Coaching and Management. FULL STORY
UCC are Colleges and Universities Futsal Champions

University College Cork claimed the Colleges and Universities National Futsal Cup title today with a penalties win over IT Carlow at Gormanston College. FULL STORY
CFAI and IUFU International Squads in Wales

The Colleges FAI and the Irish Universities representative sides will both break new ground when they visit Wales for the first time in many years to take on the Universities of Wales in international friendly games. FULL STORY
CFAI take on Scottish in Dundalk

The CFAI take on the Scottish Universities Wednesday afternoon in Dundalk FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Finals Day Two

IT Carlow claim UMBRO Cup, Cork IT claim UMBRO Plate and B Teams Cup in IT Sligo today. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Finals Results Day One

Rory Pratt scored a hat-trick for Dun Laoghaire IADT as they beat Dublin Business School tonight in the Bob Eustace Cup Final in IT Sligo. FULL STORY
CFAI Break World Record

COLLEGES Football was in history-making mode at a sun drenched Tallaght Stadium yesterday when the CFAI marked its 40th anniversary by setting a new world record for the most consecutive penalty kicks to be taken in one day. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Draws Announced

The CFAI Cups Semi Final Draws took place today. FULL STORY
FAI Advertise for a Third Level Football Facilitator in University of Limerick

The FAI and University of Limerick have agreed to employ a Third Level Football Facilitator. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Quarter Final Draw

The CFAI Cup Quarter Finals draw were completed today. Games to be played on or before 10th February. FULL STORY
CFAI National Team Games Next Week

The Colleges FAI open their 40 years celebrations by hosting two attractive representative games in Galway next week. FULL STORY
CFAI attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Penalty Kicks

To mark the 40th anniversary of the association, the CFAI, in partnership with the FAI, ITT Dublin and Senior College Dun Laoghaire and SARI, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record Attempt for consecutive penalties which was set by the Major League Soccer in New York last June. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Fixtures confirmed

Venues, Times and Dates of Cup fixtures have been confirmed. FULL STORY
IT Sligo to Host CFAI Finals 2012

Institute of Technology Sligo has been named as the host of the CFAI Finals 2012 which will take place in March. FULL STORY
Applications for IT Carlow Soccer Course

Just a reminder that the 1st Round of CAO applications will close on February 1st. If you know of anybody who has expressed an interest in applying to do the course please let them know this deadline is coming up. FULL STORY
CFAI Representative Squad 2012 announced

Following the second trial held in Dublin on the 20th of December the final squad and standby players have been announced. FULL STORY
Final Trial for CFAI Representative squad next Tuesday

The final trial for the CFAI Representative Squad will be held in The Oscar Traynor Coaching and Development Centre in Coolock, Dublin on Tuesday December 20th. Registration is at 10.30am sharp. FULL STORY
CUFL Quarter Final Draw Made

The draw for the UMBRO CUFL Quarter Finals took place today in FAI HQ. FAI CEO John Delaney and CUFL Chairperson Terry McAuley made the draw. FULL STORY
Qualifiers for the CUFL Division 2 playoffs

Winners and Runners up from the four groups in CUFL Division 2 FULL STORY
8 Teams advance to knock out stages of the CUFL Division 1

The teams which have qualified from the four groups have been confirmed. FULL STORY
CFAI National Team Trials this week

Trials for the Colleges Representative side take place this week on Wednesday in Dublin and Friday in Cork. FULL STORY
Football Association of Ireland launches Coaches Association

The Football Association of Ireland launched its new Coaches Association on 1st December FULL STORY
Draw for the UMBRO Colleges Plate made

Round 1 to be played on or before 27/1/2012 FULL STORY
UMBRO Colleges Cup - Round 2 Matchups

The full line up for Round 2 - Games to be played before the 27th of January 2012 FULL STORY
Results from the first round of the UMBRO Colleges Cup

Full list of results from the first round of the Umbro Colleges Cup 2012. FULL STORY
Annual BR Galway Colours Game on Wednesday

GMIT Galway play host to NUI Galway at Terryland Park on Wednesday 23rd Novemeber at 7.30pm FULL STORY
Holders DIT off to winning start in CFAI Umbro Cup

Two goals from Stephen Fitzgerald was enough to see off the strong challenge from Dundalk IT at Grangegorman on Tuesday. FULL STORY
IT Carlow BA In Sport & Exercise Soccer Course

IT Carlow held a very successful student open day last Friday 11th November 2011 FULL STORY
Draws made for the 2012 CFAI Cups

The draws were made recently for the three annual Colleges Cup competitions. FULL STORY
The Brendan McKenna Memorial Award

The Brendan McKenna Memorial Award – a soccer writing competition for third level students – is open for entries. FULL STORY
FAI Cup winners and IT Sligo announce first recipients of sport scholarships

Sligo Rovers and IT Sligo are delighted to announce that the two first recipients of their joint scholarship scheme are Liam Martin and Colm McLaughlin from County Donegal. FULL STORY
CUFL Fixtures this week

Matchday two sees Premier Division champions IT Carlow host GMIT Galway and Premier North kicks off with last season semi finalists University of Ulster Jordanstown hosting Letterkenny IT. FULL STORY
Get Connected for the new Season

Connect with us to keep updated throughout the new season FULL STORY
CFAI AGM - Wed 28th September

The CFAI Annual General Meeting shall take place this Wednesday at 1pm in the Dublin Institute of Technology, Bolton Street. FULL STORY
New Student Season Ticket Offer Now Available

The FAI have agreed a student season ticket price for 2011/2012 games. FULL STORY
Irish teams find it tough at EUC Futsal 2011

The CIT Men and UL Ladies have found the going tough at the EUC Futsal 2011 Championships in Tampere, Finland and both now need a win in their play-off game on Wednesday to qualify for the quarter finals FULL STORY
Cork IT and UL Representing Ireland at European Universities Futsal Championships this week

The 8th European Futsal Championships take place this week in Tampere University of Technology, Finland. Ireland were first represented last year by UCC Womens and IT Carlow Mens. FULL STORY
FAI Unbeatable Season Ticket Offer

You can get tickets for 7 games, including Play Offs if we reach them for just €27 per game for adults and €8 for children! FULL STORY
Irish Sun 5s

5-A-Side just got serious. Enter your team in the FAI Irish Sun 5's and play your way to the final in the Aviva Stadium. FULL STORY
CFAI draw with Scottish Universities

CFAI travelled to Scotland and took on their Universities in an international challenge. FULL STORY
CFAI National Team travel to Scotland

CFAI take on a Scottish Universities Football (SUF)team in Edinburgh on Monday 2nd of May FULL STORY
Want to do FAI Kick Start Two Coaching Course?

If so then NUI Maynooth are hosting a course on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th April. FULL STORY
Irish Universities play Colleges National Squad this Tuesday

The Annual Hooper Cup game betewwn the National Squads of the IUFU and CFAI will take place this Tuesday at Oscar Traynor Centre Coolock at 2.30pm. All Welcome. FULL STORY
DIT Capture CFAI Umbro Cup

A first half Toheeb Adigun strike was enough for DIT to beat GMIT Galway in Milebush Park Castlebar today. FULL STORY
Cork IT Claim CFAI Umbro B Team Cup

A goal two minutes into extra time from Colum Nugent was enough for CIT to see off the brave challenge from NCI at Snugboro FC today. FULL STORY
Athlone IT Capture CFAI Plate

Athlone IT captured the CFAI Umbro Plate tonight with a thrilling 2-0 win over GMIT Castlebar in wet and blustery Cartlebar Celtic. FULL STORY
DIT and GMIT Galway progress to CFAI Umbro Finals

A Sean Fitzgerald wonder strike after 10mins was enough for DIT to see off Letterkenny IT at Ballyglass today. FULL STORY
CFAI Finals take place this week in Castlebar

The Colleges Football Association of Ireland (CFAI) will in conjunction with GMIT Castlebar, host their annual Cup finals this Wednesday and Thursday in Co Mayo. FULL STORY
CFAI 2-1 Defence Forces

Colleges FAI 2 - 1 Defence Forces Oscar Traynor Complex, Coolock, Dublin FULL STORY
NOTICE CUFL Premier Final Venue Changed

Please note that due to the inclement weather the UMBRO CUFL Premier Division Final will now take place tomorrow (Wednesday 16th February- Kick Off 7pm) at Home Farm FC, Whitehall and not Tallaght Stadium as previously advertised. FULL STORY
CFAI Umbro Cup Draws Announced

The following draws were made today for CFAI Umbro Cups FULL STORY
Scholarship Opportunities at IT Tralee

IT Tralee have announced their 2011-2012 Scholarship opportunities for prospective students FULL STORY
CFAI National Squad 2011

Many thanks to all who attended the recent CFAI National Team Trials. The following players have been selected to represent the CFAI National Team for 2011. Each player is required to email the Manager Danny Crowley (dannycrowley8@hotmail.com) as soon as possible with their mobile phone numbers. FULL STORY
CFAI announces Top Scorer sponsorship deal with Yoka.ie (Y-Horizon Enterprises Ltd)

The CFAI are proud to announce a new sponsor for the Top Scorer competition, Y-Horizon Enterprises Ltd through their website http://www.yoka.ie will sponsor the tournament which will cover all CFAI cup competitions. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Draws

CFAI Cup Draws for February 2011 FULL STORY
CFAI Top Scorer Competition

Top Scorer competition is being launched for the following CFAI Cups: Umbro Cup (Only effective from Round 2 - i.e. Round 1 goals do not count this season), B Teams Cup, Plate Competition and Bob Eustace Cup FULL STORY
CFAI National Team Trials Re-arranged Dates

The CFAI national team trials have been postponed until the New Year due to the bad weather, exam time in some colleges etc it was decided that in the interest of fairness to all to reschedule to Jan 5th and 7th FULL STORY
Mens Futsal Results from IT Sligo and UCC

Athlone IT and Cork IT advanced to the CUFL Futsal Finals after regional qualifiers at IT Sligo and UCC. FULL STORY
Mens Futsal Results from Jordanstown and UL

Hosts UUJ and UL advanced to the National Finals after exciting mens regional qualifiers on Wednesday 24th November. FULL STORY
Mens Futsal Results from WIT and NUI Maynooth

The mens regional finals kicked off today (monday) at Waterford IT and NUI Maynooth. FULL STORY
Mens Third Level Futsal Regionals this week

Eight Mens and Five Womens Regional Futsal competitions will be held this week across the country. FULL STORY
CUFL Quarter Final Draw

The draw for this year’s Colleges and Universities Football League Quarter Finals was held today at FAI HQ Abbotstown.FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and CFAI Chairman conducted the draw. FULL STORY
UMBRO CUFL Quarter Final Draw on Friday 19th Nov

The draw for the CUFL Quarter Finals will take place this Friday 19th November at 2pm at FAI HQ in Abbotstown. FULL STORY
UMBRO CFAI Cup Results and Fixtures

Holders IT Carlow are safely through to the UMBRO CFAI Cup last 16 after a high scoring victory of Limerick IT. Last years beaten finalists Colaiste Stiofáin Naofa were pushed all the way by Cork College of Commerce.The two big shocks of the round were NCI beating Belfast Met and DLIADT beating IT Tralee. FULL STORY
IT Sligo student bids for FAI Cup glory

This Sunday, IT Sligo student Mark McGoldrick will fulfil a long held ambition when he takes his place on the Sligo Rovers team bench, in the FAI Cup final against Shamrock Rovers. It will also be the first major football final to be played at the new Aviva stadium. FULL STORY
2011 World University Games Managers Announced

Danny Crowley and Sue Ronan have been announced by CUSAI as the 2011 World University Games Managers for Mens and Womens Football. The event will take place in Shenzhen, China from 12th to 23rd August 2011. FULL STORY
Have you a passion for writing about football?

The Brendan McKenna Memorial Award in association with the Airtricity Soccer Writers Association of Ireland (SWAI) is seeking entries to their annual student soccer writing competition. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Draws Announced

Umbro CFAI Cup holders IT Carlow will begin their defence of the trophy with a home game against CUFL Division one side Limerick IT. B Teams Cup holders IT Tralee will have home advantage against ITT Dublin. FULL STORY
CUFL Round One Fixtures and Times

The First Round of CUFL Fixtures are listed below FULL STORY
Three More FAI Facilitator Positions Announced

The FAI have advertised for staff in three more colleges: IT Sligo, ITT Dublin and Waterford IT. FULL STORY
Managers Sought for World University Games 2011

The Colleges and Universities Sports Association of Ireland (CUSAI) are seeking applications for Mens and Womens Football Managers for the 2011 World University Games in Shenzhen China from 12th to 26th August. FULL STORY
European Universites Futsal Championship Round Up

Institute of Technology Carlow men and University College Cork women represented Ireland at the European Universities Futsal Championship last week in Zagreb, Croatia. FULL STORY
EUSA Futsal IT Carlow 4-2 Netanya Academic College - Israel

IT Carlow finished their European Futsal adventure today with an excellent 4-2 over Netanya Academic College, Israel in Zagreb. FULL STORY
EUSA Futsal IT Carlow 6-2 University of Saint Gallen - Switzerland

IT Carlow secured their first win of the European Universities Futsal Championship in Zagreb toady with a fine 6-2 win over University of Saint Gallen - Switzerland. FULL STORY
EUSA Futsal IT Carlow 2-3 WG Münster - Germany

IT Carlow were desperately unlucky today at the European University Futsal Championships in Zagreb going down 3-2 to WG Münster, Germany. FULL STORY
EUSA Futsal IT Carlow v University of Nis Serbia

IT Carlow were beaten 7-4 against University of Nis - Serbia their final group game today in the European University Futsal Championship in Zagreb and now go in the 8-16 place play offs on Friday. The Irish boy FULL STORY
IT Carlow comprehensively beaten by champions Malaga

IT Carlow were overwhelmed in their second group game at this years European University Championships. Their opponents University De Malaga, are the reigning European champions for the last two seasons and play in the professional Spanish First Division. FULL STORY
IT Carlow beaten narrowly in opening EUSA Futsal game

IT Carlow were beaten in their first group game by last years 7th placed team South-East European University Tetovo Macedonia. FULL STORY
IT Carlow Squad details for European University Futsal Championships

IT Carlow have named a 12 man squad for the upcoming EUSA Futsal Finals which will take place in Zagreb, Croatia from July 18th – 25th. IT Carlow will compete against fifteen other Universities from across Europe and will be the first team to represent Ireland at this competition. FULL STORY
European Universities Futsal Championships begin today in Zagreb

IT Carlow (men) and UCC (women) beging their Futsal adventure in Zagreb today with games against Macedonia and Norway. FULL STORY
Third Level Football Survey- Win International Match Tickets

The Football Association of Ireland have undertaken to conduct a survey of all Colleges Football Association of Ireland (CFAI), Irish Universities Football Union (IUFU) and Womens Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland (WSCAI) members with the intention of identifying areas where improvement is possible. FULL STORY
A celebration of grassroots football

Vist the UEFA Grassroots Day website today and you can find: FULL STORY
CFAI National Squad draw with English Colleges

A thrilling 4-4 draw was played out between the CFAI National Squad and the English Colleges National Squad in London Friday 23rd April 2010 FULL STORY
Perfect warmup for CFAI National Squad

CFAI 4-1 Richmond upon Thames FULL STORY
IT Carlow Claim Colleges & Universities Futsal Cup in UL

IT Carlow defeated DIT in today’s Colleges & Universities Futsal Cup 6-2 after a thrilling final in the magnificent University of Limerick Arena. FULL STORY
Colleges FAI 1-2 Irish Universities

The Annual Hooper Cup Represenative game between the CFAI and the IUFU took place today Tuesday 13th April at Oscar Traynor Centre, Coolock. The IUFU won 2-1. FULL STORY
Coláiste íde Memphis bound again

Colaiste Ide will put aside the disappointment of loosing out to IT Carlow in the Colleges FAI Umbro Cup Final as they prepare to head to the United States for the annual John Talley Showcase Tournament hosted by the University of Memphis over next weekend. FULL STORY
UCC and ITT Dublin advance to Futsal National Finals

UCC and ITT Dublin won four games today at The Mardyke Arena Cork to advance to the Colleges and Universities Futsal National Finals on 19th April in University of Limerick. FULL STORY
DIT and Queens through to National Futsal Finals

DIT and Queens joined IT Carlow and NUI Galway in the Colleges and Universities Futsal National Finals fixed for 19th April. FULL STORY
IT Carlow and NUIG Progress to National Futsal Finals

Hosts were the winners at todays Colleges and Universities Futsal Regional Cup competitions today. FULL STORY
CUFL Futsal Cup Next Week

Next week (22nd to 24th March) sees the 2010 Colleges and Universities Futsal Cup Regional Finals take place. FULL STORY
Photos from CFAI Finals 2010

Photos from the finals FULL STORY
IT Carlow claim Umbro CFAI Cup

Two cracking first half goals from Bowie Dee and Tom Elmes gave IT Carlow their first victory since 2003 in the Umbro CFAI final at Cork IT. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Final Results

O'Fiaich Institute, Cork College of Commerce and IT Tralee were the winners in CFAI Cup Finals at Cork IT FULL STORY
UMBRO CFAI Cup Finals - CIT - 9th &10th March

Final details of all CFAI cup Finals to be played in CIT on Wednesday the 10th of March. FULL STORY
Finnegan Hat-Trick Secures CUFL Division One Title For Sallynoggin College

A hat-trick by man of the match Peter Finnegan saw Sallynoggin College of Further Education defeat Mary Immaculate College Limerick in tonight’s Umbro Colleges and Universities Football League Division One Final in Tullamore Town FC’s magnificent facilities. FULL STORY
Umbro CFAI Cup Finals Details

This year’s Umbro Colleges Football Association of Ireland (CFAI) Cup Finals will take place in Cork Institute of Technology on 9th and 10th March. FULL STORY
UCD Claim CUFL Premier Title With Late Creevey Winner

Report courtesy of Brian de Salvo and UCD AFC. UCD 2 (McMahon 19, R Creevy 92), DIT 1 (McDonnell 30) FULL STORY
Senior College Dun Laoghaire Claim CUFL Div 2 Title

CUFL Division Two Final Senior College Dun Laoghaire 1 (Byrne) IT Blanchardstown B 0 FULL STORY
A dramatic end to an exciting Umbro CUFL season

The quality and strength of the teams competing in the Colleges and Universities Premier League from the greater Dublin region is once again emphasised by the appearance of both UCD and DIT in this seasons' decider. FULL STORY
UCD and DIT progress to CUFL Premier Division Final

The semi finals of this seasons Colleges and Universities Football League are taking place this week. UCD had a comprehensive 6-1 win over UU Jordanstown and DIT beat Athlone 2-0 with tow penalties from Eoin Kavanagh. FULL STORY
CFAI Umbro Cup Round Two Round Up

Sallynoggin College had a week to remember with two stunning wins in the space of 24 hours to see them advance to the closing stages of major third level football competitions. FULL STORY
UMBRO Cup Quarter Finals Draw

Draw for the last 8 of the 2010 Umbro Cup FULL STORY
CUFL Semi Final Draw

Please see below the Semi Final Draw which were made today in FAI Offices Abbotstown by Tony O’Sullivan Umbro and CFAI Chairman Padraig Carney. FULL STORY
CUFL Quarter Final Results and Fixtures

Holders UL and beaten finalists of 2009 were knocked out at the quarter final stage this year by Jordanstown and DIT on Wednesday. UCD and Athlone IT will make up the semi finals having beaten UCC and IT Carlow. Three First Division Quarter Finanls were played tuesday with wins for ITT Dublin B, Mary I and NCI. FULL STORY
CFAI updates now available on Twitter

For those using Twitter, you can now get the latest updates from CFAI. www.twitter.com/collegesfai. FULL STORY
Colleges and Universities prepare for quarter-finals

The quarter final ties for the Colleges and Universities Football League are set to take place next week with Ireland's biggest colleges and universities battling it out for the biggest prize in third level football in Ireland. FULL STORY
CFAI SQUAD 2010

The Final CFAI Squad and reserves for 2010. FULL STORY
CFAI National Team: Squad for 2nd Trial

CFAI NATIONAL TEAM SQUAD FOR 2ND TRIAL TO BE HELD AT THE OSCAR TRAYNOR COACHING and DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, COOLOCK, DUBLIN ON FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER AT 10.30am Players must confirm their availability by email to dannycrowley8@hotmail.com no later than 1pm on Tuesday 15th December. FULL STORY
CUFL Quarter Finals Draw

The Colleges and Universities Football League Quarter Final draw took place today in FAI HQ. FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and IUFU's Terry McAuley made the draw. FULL STORY
CUFL Quarter Finalists Known

Almost all games are completed in the CUFL Group Stages and I wish to thank everyone for your co-operation in getting the league to this stage. There are just five games to be completed at this stage so well done to all who completed their games in extremely bad weather. FULL STORY
ITT Dublin Scholarships

ITT Dublin Soccer Scholarship Awards were presented today (Tuesday 1st Dec 2009). FULL STORY
Premier Division Results and Tables

The final round of games took place today Wednesday 25th November 2009 with seven of the eight quarter finalists now known. FULL STORY
UMBRO Colleges Cup First Round Results

Results from the First Round of the UMBRO Colleges Cup FULL STORY
CFAI National Team Trials - December 2009

Details of National team trials. PLEASE NOTE VENUE AND DATE. DON'T SHOW UP IN THE WRONG PLACE. FULL STORY
CUFL Series Four Update

Series Four Results, refixtures and current tables FULL STORY
Mary I and Cork College of Commerce first teams into CUFL Quarter Finals

Following yesterdays Division One South Play Off games Mary Immaculate College and Cork College of Commerce have reached the Division One Quarter Finals. FULL STORY
Three World University Games Players named in Northern Ireland U23 Squad

Gareth Harkin (Letterkenny IT), James Costello and Alan Teggart (both UU Jordanstown) were last week named in Ronnie McFall's U23 International Challenge Trophy squad. FULL STORY
CFAI Cup Draws

Please see below CFAI Cup Draws for this season. First named teams have home advantage. FULL STORY
CUFL Fixtures Series Three

See below for fixtures for this week: FULL STORY
CUFL Series One Results

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CUFL Fixtures 2009/10

Welcome to the 2009/2010 CUFL Season. Please find below the Premier Divisions, 1st Divisions & 2nd Divisions fixtures for the coming season. FULL STORY
New CFAI Executive

At the AGM in DIT on Wednesday 30th September the following officers were elected: FULL STORY
CUFL Fixtures Available Next Week

This seasons Colleges and Universities Football League fixtures will be available next week. New colleges entering the league has meant that draft fixtures have to be re drawn. FULL STORY
Notice of 2009 CFAI AGM

Please be advised that the CFAI Annual General Meeting shall take place on Wednesday 30th of September at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman Campus, Dublin, at 12:30pm. FULL STORY
Welcome -Latest News

The 2009/10 Third Level Football Season kicks off soon as students return to college. Some of the latest news for you: FULL STORY
IT Carlow and FAI launch Soccer Degree Course

On Thursday 13th August IT Carlow and the Football Association of Ireland announced the launch of the first ever Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Exercise in soccer. FULL STORY
World University Games Men Ireland 1-1 Morocco

Ireland played out a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their final game at Universiade 2009. FULL STORY
World Universty Games Men Ireland 4-1 Ghana

Ireland got their first win at the World University games today against Ghana. FULL STORY
World University Games Mens - Ireland 0-1 Canada

Ireland were defeated in the first play off game vs Canada at FC Makis Stadium today. FULL STORY
World University Games Men Ireland 0-1 Korea

Overall competition favourites Korea just managed to edge out Ireland and take the honours in the group. FULL STORY
World University Games - Mens Ireland 1-2 Italy

Ireland had mixed fortunes in their second group games at the World University Games in Belgrade with the women tasting success against Hungary and the men going out of the competition after losing to Italy. FULL STORY
Men's and Women's Football Preview

Despite losing the opening games of their World University Games campaign, Ireland’s men and women’s footballers are in a positive mood ahead of their second group games FULL STORY
World University Games (Men)- Ireland 0-1 Uruguay

Ireland’s men lost the first match of their 2009 World University Games campaign in Serbia with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Uruguay. It was a wonder strike from Rodrigo Turnes on the half hour that was the ultimate undoing of the Irish students in the game at FC Indjija, just outside the capital Belgrade. FULL STORY
World University Games - Team Ireland Football Preview

Ireland's World University Games campaign kicks off today [Tuesday 30 June] with the men's and women's footballers in action in Serbia. This morning in the capital Belgrade, the Irish woman have a 10:30am kick off against Japan, and in the evening the men take on Uruguay in the 5:30pm fixture. FULL STORY
Mens Football Squad Travel to Belgrade Today

The Mens Football Squad travel to Belgrade today for the 25th World University Games. Billy Brennan (UCD) and Stephen Roche (DIT) are the only two players that featured at the last games in 2007 in Bangkok. FULL STORY
Fixtures for World University Games

Please see below group fixtures for this years World University Games in Belgrade. All times are local. FULL STORY
Irish Team for World University Games Announced

The Colleges and University Sports Association of Ireland (CUSAI) today announced the Irish athletes who will be competing in this summer’s World University Games. FULL STORY
Harding's opportunity to assess University squad ahead of World Games

Report from Evening Herald Monday 1st June. Ireland team manager Kieran Harding finally gets the opportunity to assess the strength of his charges ahead of next month's World University Games in Belgrade when he takes on Gerry Smith's Republic of Ireland Amateurs bound for Croatia and the UEFA Regions Cup Finals in a representative friendly match on Sunday next at the AUL Complex 2.00. FULL STORY
World University Games Trials

The AUL Complex in Dublin was the venue for a trial for the World University Games today 29th April 2009. FULL STORY
CFAI Defeat IUFU In Annual Hooper Cup Representative Game

The CFAI National Squad defeated the IUFU National Squad in a closely fought match at Banbridge Town FC, Co. Down on Wednesday 22nd April to re-claim the Hooper Cup. Kevin Cornwall (Colaiste Ide) got the winner after 67 mins from a corner. FULL STORY
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa Capture CU Futsal Cup Final

Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa captured Colleges and Universities Futsal Cup today in the BRL UMBRO Futsal Arena in Ballymun beating UCC 3-1 with goals from Craig Duggan, Roy Payne and captain Eoin Forde. This competition was held in four regions in March with twenty three teams. The competition was open to all clubs who played in the CUFL competition this year. FULL STORY
Colleges FAI National Team 3 Defence Forces 0

Date: Wednesday 15th April Venue: Home Farm FC FULL STORY
Dominant Colaiste Ide the kings of Memphis

Colaiste Ide were celebrating after totally dominating the latter stages of the prestigious John Tally Showcase Tournament at the University of Memphis with both of their sides battling out the Boys Under 19 Section decider. FULL STORY
CU Futsal Cup Final Fixtures

The draw was conducted today in FAI Offices Abbotstown by FAI Grassroots Manager Liam McGroarty and FAI Futsal NC Derek O’Neill. Two pots were used to keep teams from their original regions apart. Please see below the fixtures for the Colleges and Universities Futsal Cup National Finals on April 20th in BRL Umbro Arena, Trinity Comprehensive School, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9. FULL STORY
Twenty Three Teams Compete in FAI Regional Futsal Finals

Following discussions with FAI, CFAI, IUFU and CUSAI, a third level futsal competition was organised. This competition was held in four regions today with twenty three teams. The competition was open to all clubs who played in the CUFL competition this year. FULL STORY
CFAI End of Season Survey

The Executive of the CFAI have undertaken to conduct a survey of all CFAI members as this season comes to an end with the intention of identifying areas where improvement is possible. FULL STORY
Ireland face tough draw in World Student Games Football

Ireland’s women face a tough task in their bid to improve on their fourth place finish at the previous edition of the event in Bangkok in August 2007, when they come face to face with familiar opponents, 2007 quarter final rivals France, in their final group encounter. FULL STORY
CFAI vs Garda National Squad

Friendly game announced FULL STORY
IT Sligo win UMBRO CFAI Cup

IT Sligo 3 Letterkenny IT 2 Second half substitute Stephen Coen with a goal on 75 minutes bridged a 32 year gap as IT Sligo held on against Letterkenny IT to claim the Colleges FAI Umbro Cup for the first time since 1977 at Salthill Devon. FULL STORY
Colaiste Ide do double at Cup Finals

Colaiste Ide recorded a unique double by winning two Finals in the one day, on pitches side by side. FULL STORY
Dundalk IT win Bob Eustace Cup

Dundalk IT defeated Tipperary Institute 3-0 on Wednesday to win the Bob Eustace Cup, the knockout competition for second division teams. FULL STORY
CUFL Premier Division Div Highlights Now Available

Watch the highlights from the 2009 CUFL Premier Division Final at Terryland Park. University of Limerick beat Letterkenny IT 3-1. FULL STORY
University of Limerick Capture CUFL Premier Div Title

Two goals from John Tierney and one from Paul Cummins ensured that the Limerick side won their very first Colleges and University Premier League title in Terryland Park, Galway last night. Finn Harps player, Fintan Bonner pulled a consolation goal back with fifteen minutes remaining but it wasn’t enough as Conor Molam’s side ran out winners in a pulsating affair. FULL STORY
Letterkenny IT and University of Limerick set for Premier League Final

Terryland Park in Galway will host the highly anticipated, College and Universities Umbro Premier League final between Letterkenny IT and University of Limerick tomorrow (Tuesday, March 3rd). The Umbro Premier League Final between the two sides has the look of a Limerick v Finn Harps League of Ireland clash with so many players attached to both clubs on view. FULL STORY
CFAI Umbro Cup Finals Schedule

CFAI Umbro Cup Finals schedule - Salthill Devon FC, Drum, Galway FULL STORY
Colaiste Ide Win CUFL First Division Title

The Oscar Training Centre in Coolock played host to the CUFL Division 1 Final 2008/2009 between the Dublin colleges of Colaiste Ide and Sallynoggin College of Further Education. Played on a fantastic surface in front of a strong Colaiste Ide support contingent this fixture proved to be an exciting evenly contested final. FULL STORY
Tipperary Institute win thru to Bob Eustace Cup Final

Tipperary Institute win thru to Bob Eustace Cup Final FULL STORY
CFAI Squad 2009 Finalised

Following the recent development squad get together in Dublin the management of the CFAI squad have finalised their squad and stand-by squad for the forthcoming season. Many thanks to all players who attended and especially to those who did not make it this time around and to all colleges for encouraging student participation. FULL STORY
Burgess scores four to win CUFL Div 2 Final for DLAIDT

Chris Burgess emerged the hero for Dun Laoghaire scoring four times in his side's 5-2 victory in the Division Two Colleges and Universities Football League Final. Burgess also claimed the man of the match award for his virtuoso performance on the day. FULL STORY
CFAI National Sqaud 2009 Finalised

CFAI Finalise their 2009 National Team Squad. FULL STORY
CUFL Semi Finals: UL and Letterkenny IT Advance to Final

There will be a new name on the CUFL Premier Trophy this season as holders for the last two sesaons UCD were beaten 1-0 after extra time by University of Limerick. Letterkenny stormed into their first final with a 3-0 win over UCC. FULL STORY
CFAI National Squad 2009

The CFAI National Squad 2009 has been named. FULL STORY
CUFL Premier Division Semi Finals Date & Venue Confirmed

Liam Mc Groarty (FAI Grassroots Manager and CUFL Chairman) and Colin O'Brien (Former Cork City player and FAI Player Development Coach) made the CUFL Premier Division Semi Finals Draw on Tuesday at FAI Headquarters Abbotstown. FULL STORY
CFAI National Squad Trials held in Athlone

CFAI National Squad Trials FULL STORY
University of Limerick reach CUFL Semi Finals

University of Limerick beat ITT Dublin 1-0 in the last CUFL Premier Division Quarter Final today at Fairview Rangers ground Limerick. FULL STORY
UCD, UCC and Letterkenny IT advance to CUFL Premier Div Semi Finals

Three premier division quarter finals were played today Wednesday 28th January 2008 FULL STORY
Change of Venue & Time UL v ITT

Please note change of venue and kick off time for University of Limerick v ITT Dublin. This game will now be played at FairviewRgrs. FC, Fairgreen, Limerick. Kick Off 1pm. FULL STORY
CUFL Finals Dates Announced

Paul Brady has announced the confirmed dates for the Finals of the Colleges & Universities League competitions.The venues for the finals will be confirmed following the completion of the semi-final matches FULL STORY
CUFL Div One Semi Finals Details

The following Division One Semi Final Fixtures ave been announced for next week following todays 1-0 Play Off victory for IT Carlow "B" over Garda College FULL STORY
Umbro Colleges and Universities Football League knock out stages announced

The knock out stages of the Umbro Colleges and Universities Football League (CUFL) were announced yesterday by CUFL Competition’s Manager, Paul Brady. FULL STORY
ITT Dublin Futsal

IT Tallaght Dublin were hit by futsal fever this week when they hosted a successful one-day tournament at the National Basketball Arena. Report: Stephen Finn FULL STORY
ITT Dublin Sports, Arts & Culture Scholarship Recipients 2008/2009

At a special ceremony on 12th December in the Institute the following 42 students were awarded Sports, Arts & Culture Scholarships for 2008/2009 FULL STORY
Waterford IT & Villa FC launch Frank O’Byrne Soccer Scholarship

Villa Football Club are delighted to announce the award of the first Frank O’Byrne Soccer Scholarship in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology. The first recipient of the award is Danny Walsh. Danny has been an integral part of the Villa club for a number of years and this season has shown his ability in our Premier and Youth teams and the Waterford Inter-League Youth Squad. FULL STORY
Sporting Fingal F.C. launches new Third-Level Scholarships

Sporting Fingal F.C., the community-based League of Ireland Club, is introducing a Third Level scholarship scheme for players attached to the Club. The scheme is being run in collaboration with Dublin City University (DCU) and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB). FULL STORY
FAQS Regarding CFAI Cup competitions

From:Paddy Gleeson Sent: 18 November 2008 18:26 FULL STORY
Watch the CUFL Draws

Watch the draws FULL STORY
CUFL Knock Out Stage Draws

The draw took place in FAI Abbotstown Offices on Thursday 27th Nov by FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and CUFL Chairperson Liam McGroarty FULL STORY
Athlone IT Allweather Pitch Granted FIFA 2 Star Approval

Athlone Institute of Technology Sports Department recently received the welcome news that the new artificial pitch on the campus had received its FIFA 2 Star Certificate, the first in the country. FULL STORY
Big Week in CUFL

This week the CUFL enters the final round of games in most divisions and Play-offs in the Premier East. FULL STORY
Umbro CUFL League Premier East Play Offs

Note Kick Off Times (1.30pm) FULL STORY
Latest CUFL Premier Photos

Photos from: CSN v UL, Cork IT v IT Tralee, UCC v Waterford IT and Athlone IT v IT Carlow FULL STORY
Cork City FC FARE Week Cup in UCC and Cork IT

Last week Cork Institute of Technology and University College Cork took part in the inaugural Cork City FC FARE Week Cup organised by Cork City FC Club Promotions Officer Stephen Ryan with the help of college development officers Barbara O’Connell and Greg Yelverton. The aim of the cup was to promote FARE week in Cork and especially in the third level institutes in the area. FULL STORY
CUFL Registrations - Final Deadline

Please note that the deadline for player registration is the 31st of October. FULL STORY
CUFL Round-up of games played 15th Oct 08

Report from Irish Daily Star Target Football Supplement Tuesday October 21 2008 Colleges and Universities League Round Up - from John Hudson FULL STORY
CUFL Tables 22nd October 2008

Tables up to 22nd October FULL STORY
CUFL Results 22nd October

This weeks results FULL STORY
Giovanni Trapattoni helps to launch third level initiatives

Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, FAI Chief Executive Officer, John Delaney, and FAI Technical Director, Packie Bonner visited the University of Limerick to help launch a number of third level football initiatives including, the Umbro Colleges and Universities Football League (CUFL), six new third level facilitators, a new third level website (www.thirdlevelfootball.ie) and nine third level scholarships for women. FULL STORY
Umbro CFAI Cup Draw 2008/09

Draw and schedule 2008/09 FULL STORY
CFAI B Teams Cup Draw 2008/09

Draw and schedule 2008/09 FULL STORY
CFAI Bob Eustace Cup Draw 2008/09

Draw and schedule for 2008/09 FULL STORY
CUFL Fixtures 22nd October 2008

Week 3 FULL STORY
CUFL Round Up of Series One - John Hudson

Report from Irish Daily Star Target Soccer Supplement Tues Oct 14 2008 Colleges and Universities League Round Up - from John Hudson FULL STORY
CUFL Full Fixtures 2008/09

CUFL Full Fixtures 2008/09 FULL STORY
CUFL Premier Division Results

First Round Results FULL STORY
Colleges & Universities Football League Kicks Off

The Combined Colleges and Universities Football League –sponsored by Umbro- heads into its third season this week with a curtailed opening programme of matches. Report from Evening Herald Striker Soccer Supplement Monday October 6 2008 FULL STORY
CUFL Ready for Big Kick Off

The 2008/2009 Colleges and Universities League will kick off on Wednesday 8th October 2008. This years competition will again have a Premier Section, Division One Section and Division Two Section. Sixty-six teams will enter the league this year. Here are the fixtures for this week all games kick off at 2pm: FULL STORY
Students Shoot with Cork City

Over the last week Cork City FC club promotions officer Stephen Ryan has hit the colleges in Cork with the help of the new College Development Officers for the FAI Greg Yelverton (UCC) and Barbara O’Connell (CIT, CSN, ST Johns, Cork College of Commerce) in the Cork region FULL STORY
CFAI AGM

Due to a number of scheduling issues including some requests from a number of member colleges to avoid clubs & societies day, we've taken a decision to postpone the AGM for 1 week until Wednesday the 1st of October. FULL STORY
CFAI v IUFU

Annual Representative Game for Hooper Cup played at Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, Cork on Wed April 16 2008 (report from Irish Daily Star) FULL STORY
Colleges & Universities Premier League 2006-2007

Colleges & Universities Premier League 2006-2007 FULL STORY
Colleges & Universities League - Div 1 2006-2007

Colleges & Universities League - Div 1 (2006-2007) FULL STORY