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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 UCC 3-4 Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan - Poland

UCC were narrowly beaten 4-3 in their final game at this years European Universities Futsal Championships in Zagreb. 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 Womens Futsal UCC 2-3 University of Zagreb - Croatia

UCC were devastatingly beaten today in the 5th/8th place playoff game in Zagreb when two late goals saw them lose 3-2 after being 2-0 up. 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 UCC 0-5 Kocaeli University - Turkey

UCC were beaten today 5-0 in the Womens European Universities Futsal Championships in Zagreb by a technically superior and outstanding counter attacking Kocaeli University from Turkey. 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
EUSA Futsal UCC v University of Rijeka - Croatia

UCC were beaten 6-3 today in their second game of the Womens European University Futsal Championships in Zagreb despite a much improved performance, showing skill, passion, pace and increased work rate. 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
UCC beaten in opening EUSA Futsal Championship game

UCC womens futsal team were beaten 10-2 in their opening game today in FPE, Zagreb by the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. 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
UCD Sudent wins Airtricity Player of the Month for May

David McMillan has been selected as the Airtricity/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for May. 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
Athlone IT defeat DCU to retain Premier Div Status

Athlone IT retain their WSCAI Premier Division status for next season after defeating Dublin City University 3-1 yesterday AIT 3 DCU 1 FULL STORY
Irish Defence Forces 1 Irish Universities 0

Skipper Stephen O’Donnell hammered home the winning strike minutes before the break as the Irish Defence Forces managed to hold on to the Irish Pensions Trophy in the annual game against the Irish Universities at Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines on Wednesday 14th April. 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
UCD Claim 2010 Crowley Cup

Michael Whelan was the UCD goalscoring hero finishing with a flourish on 28 minutes after cutting through the UCC defence to claim the Irish Universities Crowley Cup at DCU Sportsground, Glasnevin. 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
Crowley Cup Fixtures This Weekend

at DCU Sportsground, Glasnevin 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
Midlands Futsal Cup Fixtures

Here are the fixtures for the Midland Region Futsal Cup on Monday 22nd March at IT Carlow FULL STORY
Mary I Claim National Regional League Play Offs 2010

Mary Immaculate College win the National Regional League Play Offs after defeating both Letterkenny I.T and I.T Blanchardstown. 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
UL Claim WSCAI Three in a Row

University of Limerick won the WSCAI Intervarsities Cup for the third year running today at Turners Cross, Cork. A strong squad full of Irish Underage Internationals were too strong for an excellent UCD side who competed well on the day. 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
Collingwood Cup Final Day Round Up

UCD claimed the 2010 Collinwood Cup on penalties in a repeat of last years final versus NUI Galway in Cork. In the Spillane Cup DCU beat NUI Maynooth 5-0. University of Limerick defeated Queens 3-1 in the Farquahar Cup Final. FULL STORY
WSCAI Intervarsity Match Updates

Match updates for the Intervarsities taking place in UCC, including scorers. FULL STORY
Collingwood Cup - Day One Round Up

UCD winners of last week’s Colleges and Universities Football league had a scare today in the Collinwood Cup first round against NUI Maynooth. 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
Collingwood Cup Fixtures 2010

All the times and venues are listed below 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
Intervarsity Qualifier Round up

Intervarsity Qualifer Round up FULL STORY
WSCAI Intervarsity Draw & Fixtures 2010

WSCAI Intervarsity Groups & Fixtures 2010 FULL STORY
UCD Claim Harding Cup in Galway

UCD reclaimed the Irish Universities Harding Cup with a comprehensive three-goal win over University of Limerick in the final at Terryland Park. FULL STORY
UMBRO Cup Quarter Finals Draw

Draw for the last 8 of the 2010 Umbro Cup FULL STORY
Harding Cup takes place this week in Galway

University of Limerick, beaten finalists last year, are set to face local rivals Mary Immaculate College in the Irish Universities Harding Cup quarter-finals at NUI Galway this week. FULL STORY
Soccer Stars Lend Support As Magee Makes Soccer History

Two of the country’s biggest soccer stars have thrown their support behind the University of Ulster’s Magee campus, as it announced it is hosting this year’s Collingwood Cup. FULL STORY
UCC are winners of the Futsal Intervarsities

UCC were worthy winners in this year’s WSCAI Futsal National Finals beating UCD 1-0 at the superb indoor facilities in NUI Galway Saturday 30th January 2010. 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
Interprovincials rained out in Maynooth

The Interprovincial competition was brought to a halt before Round 2 was set to kick off on Sunday morning due to water logged pitches. FULL STORY
Futsal Regional Winners

Futsal Regional rounds took place in CSN Cork and Blanchardstown in Dublin FULL STORY
Interprovincials 2009/2010 - Squad details announced

Will be hosted by NUI Maynooth on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of November. Matches are open to the public to attend. Games kick off 2pm on Saturday 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
Galway Futsal Regional Round Postponed

The Galway Futsal Regional Round Postponed, Cork and both Dublin venues will go ahead as planned. 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
Futsal Competition Updates

Competition Groups and Venues FULL STORY
Fresher's Tournament Cancelled

Due to take place in Limerick on Saturday 7th, the freshers tournament will not go ahead as scheduled. 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
WSCAI Freshers & Interpro's

Fresher tournament, weather permitting, will take place on Saturday 7th in University of Limerick. The Interprovincial tournament will take place Sat 28th and Sun 29th of November in Leinster. FULL STORY
Artifcial Turf Seminar

Artificial Turf Seminar for Project Design Consultants Friday 20th November 2009 Venue: FAI Headquarters, Abbotstown, Dublin 15 FULL STORY
Hoops claim Newstalk A Championship title

Shamrock Rovers claimed the Newstalk A Championship thanks to a Don Cowan goal deep inside second half stoppage time of the competition final at Drom against Salthill Devon. The Hoops claimed a 1-0 win after Cowan struck in the 97th minute with virtually the last kick of the ball. 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
Yvonne Treacy seals win for Irish Women

SUBSTITUTE Yvonne Treacy capped a splendid comeback for the Republic of Ireland Women's team in Taldykorgan today (Thursday) as they picked up three valuable World Cup qualifying points against Kazakhstan. 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
Fair Play Award Winner

Ireland Womens win Fair Play Award at the World University Games 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 University Games Women Ireland 2-3 Hungary

Ireland were beaten today 3-2 by Hungary in the 13th/14th Place Play Off. Two goals from Mary in the 4th(penalty) and 15th minutes were not enough for the womens team. FULL STORY
World University Games Women - Ireland 6-3 Hungary

The women’s footballers are through to a 13th place play-off on Friday after beating South Africa 6-3 at Vozdovac FC stadium. A brace from Nakita Burke and goals from Mary Waldron, Sarah McGrath, Bronagh Sheridan, and Rachel Furness. Friday’s fixture will see the women play Hungary, who they have already beaten in the group stages. 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 Women - Ireland 1-2 Poland

Ireland’s women are out of the main competition in the Games but faced Poland today in a second round battle for rankings places 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 Women Ireland 0-1 France

Ireland bow out of WUG with a defeat to France FULL STORY
World University Games Womens -Ireland 3-2 Hungary

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
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 (Women) Ireland 0-3 Japan

Ireland’s women opened up their World University Games campaign in Belgrade with a 3-0 loss to Japan, in the morning fixture at the FC Zeleznik stadium. 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
Strip for Africa

On visiting South Africa, Aidan Gallagher, a retired Irish teacher met a local teacher, Isaac Arendse, who is responsible for the development of soccer in all schools in South Africa. Aidan discovered that it is normal for many of the young players (boys and girls) not to wear jerseys, shorts or football boots! Indeed often teams play in their “skins” or in the clothes they are wearing. This prompted him to set up STRIP FOR AFRICA - an initiative that aims to fill a 40ft. Container with used sports gear – jerseys, shorts, socks (but no boots) for distribution in South African Schools. The personal note from Isaac reflects the significance of such an initiative. 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
World University Games Management Team 2009

CUSAI have finalised some coaching and & management positions for a number of the sports which will be contested this summer in Belgrade, Serbia. 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
UL retain WSCAI Intervarsities 2009

University of Limerick retained the WSCAI Intervarsities at Milebush Park, Castlebar. 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
UCD beat NUI Galway in Collingwood Cup Final

UCD won the Collingwood Cup Final today beating NUI Galway 1-0. UL won the Farquhar Caup and Mary I won the Spillane Cup. 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
UCD defeat the holders, Jordanstown, to reach Collingwood Cup final against NUI Galway

UCD overcame holders UU Jordanstown on penalties while NUI Galway beat Trinity College 1-0. Results from Thursday and fixtures for Friday below. 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
The holders, Jordanstown, reach semi-finals of Collingwood Cup

The University of Ulster, Jordanstown, successfully came through the quarter-finals of the Collingwood Cup at the UCC Grounds, The Farm, today when they defeated their neighbours from Coleraine 2-1. They will now meet UCD in tomorrow's semi-finals. FULL STORY
CFAI National Sqaud 2009 Finalised

CFAI Finalise their 2009 National Team Squad. FULL STORY
Surgeons win dramatic penalty shoot-out in Collingwood Cup first round

The most dramatic match of the four first round matches in the Collingwood Cup in Cork today saw Royal College of Surgeons goalkeeper, Jamie Clerkin, save three penalties as his team defeated Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, in a penalty shoot-out after extra time. UCD were the day’s big winners – hitting Ulster University Magee for eight FULL STORY
Coaching places emphasis on fun - Evening Echo Article

Below is an article that appeared in the Evening Echo Cork last Saturday Feb 21st 2009 by Billy Lyons FULL STORY
Collingwood Cup Details

The IUFU Collingwood Cup will take place next week in University College Cork for Tuesday 24th to Friday 27th. FULL STORY
University of Ulster Jordanstown win Harding Cup

University of Ulster Jordanstown are the 2009 Harding Cup Champions, beating University of Limerick 2-1 after extra time. FULL STORY
Froebel College Teacher Training Students Complete Coaching Course

Froebel College of Education Student Teachers attended the Kick Start One Coach Education Course with the FAI. Sixteen students and lecturer Tony Sweeney participated in the first course held in Froebel College held over two weeks in January. 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
WSCAI Intervarsity Draw - Watch Video!

Intervarsity Groups FULL STORY
Harding Cup Latest

Hosts University of Limerick and UU Jordanstown will contest the Harding Cup Final in UL on Sunday. DCU and Queens will contest the Plate Final. FULL STORY
CFAI National Squad 2009

The CFAI National Squad 2009 has been named. FULL STORY
Womens Kick Start One and Referee Courses

The WSCAI are please to announce that the FAI will be holding two education courses for Women. A referees course and a Kick Start One. FULL STORY
IUFU Harding Cup This Weekend

Games to be held in University of Limerick from Thursday 5th Feb to Sunday 8th February 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
Photos IT Sligo v NUI Galway

IT Sligo 5-3 NUI Galway FULL STORY
Dundalk FC partner with the DKIT Sports Leadership Course

On Wednesday 5th November at Oriel Park and the Enda McGuill Suite Dundalk FC’s partnership with the DKIT and their Sports Leadership course was officially acknowledge and plans to deliver FAI Qualified soccer coaching sessions to primary school children 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
Photos: Trinity College Dublin 4-0 DCU

Goals from Evin O'Reilly, Michael Storan, Niall Walsh and Cormac Ryan 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
WSCAI Premier Division Fixtures 2008/09

Fixtures for 08/09 FULL STORY
WSCAI First Division Fixtures 2008/09

Here are the fixtures for this season: 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
WSCAI Regional Fixtures 2008/09

All Regional Fixtures for this season FULL STORY
WSCAI CHALLENGE CUP 2007/08

WSCAI CHALLENGE CUP 2007/08 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
WSCAI AGM 2008

WSCAI Annual General Meeting taking place at 2pm on Saturday the 4th of October 2008 in O’ Loughlins Hotel, Portlaoise. 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
WSCAI League 2008

WSCAI League (2007/08) FULL STORY
WSCAI League 2005-2006

WSCAI League (2005-2006) FULL STORY
WSCAI Futsal Tournament 2007

WSCAI Futsal Tournament (2007) FULL STORY
WSCAI League 2006-2007

WSCAI League (2006-2007) FULL STORY
WSCAI Interprovincials 2007

WSCAI Interprovincials (2007) FULL STORY
WSCAI Challenge Cup 2006-2007

WSCAI Challenge Cup (2006-2007) FULL STORY
WSCAI Intervarsities 2007

WSCAI Intervarsities (2007) FULL STORY
IUFU Spillane Cup 2007

Spillane Cup 2007 FULL STORY
IUFU Farquhar Cup 2007

Farquhar Cup 2007 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
WSCAI Freshers Tournament 2006-2007

WSCAI Freshers Tournament (2006-2007) FULL STORY
WSCAI Interprovincials 2006

Interprovincials (2006) FULL STORY
WSCAI Challenge Cup 2005-2006

WSCAI Challenge Cup (2005-2006) FULL STORY
WSCAI Intervarsities 2006

Intervarsities (2006) FULL STORY
WSCAI Indoor Intervarsities 2006

Indoor Intervarsities(2006) FULL STORY
Universities League 2005-2006

Universities League 2005-2006 FULL STORY
IUFU Universities Leauge 2004/2005

Universities Leauge 2004/2005 FULL STORY
IUFU Crowley Cup/Plate 2004-2005

Crowley Cup/Plate 2004-2005 FULL STORY
WSCAI 2004-2005

WSCAI (2004-2005) FULL STORY
WSCAI Intervarsities Cup/Plate 2004-2005

Intervarsities (2004-2005) FULL STORY
IUFU Collingwood Cup/Plate 2004-2005

Collingwood Cup/Plate 2004-2005 FULL STORY
IUFU Harding Cup/Plate 2004-2005

Harding Cup/Plate 2004-2005 FULL STORY
Futsal Intervarsities 2008

Futsal Intervarsities 2008 FULL STORY
WSCAI Freshers Tournament 2007

WSCAI Freshers Tournament 2007 FULL STORY
Colleges and Universities Calendar of Events 08/09

Colleges and Universities Calendar of Events 08/09 FULL STORY
IUFU Harding Cup/Plate 2007

Harding Cup/Plate 2007 FULL STORY
IUFU Duggan Cup 2007

Duggan Cup 2007 FULL STORY
IUFU Collingwood Cup 2007

Collingwood Cup 2007 FULL STORY
IUFU Colleges & Universities League - Div 2 2006-2007

Colleges & Universities League - Div 2 2006-2007 FULL STORY