National 5 A Side Soccer Competition (formerly sponsored by Ribena)
This competition is the biggest event to take place in the Primary Schools Soccer Calendar in 2008:
Competitions begin in March and April with Provincial and National Finals in May: There is a competition in every county and the winners progress to their respective Provincial Finals and then to the Nationals which will be held on Wednesday the 28th of May:
There are 5 sections to cater for all school sizes and while the FAI Schools encourage boys and girls to play on the same team they do have separate competitions for girls’ schools:
This year each participating school will receive one size 4 football for entering the competition: Entry costs just €40:
Please contact the appropriate representative for further information on this competition:
Schools Development Officer: Ian Carry 086 0437 686
Leinster Representative: Paul Holland 087 9630 375
Dublin Representative: Tom Bolger 087 9582 484
Munster Representative: Ger Duggan 087 2750 809
Ulster Representative: Martin Robins 087 2038 190
Connacht Representative: Charles O’Connor 087 2374 925
Read the Irish Daily Star every Tuesday for coverage of the competition:
FINAL DATES FOR 2008
National Finals: 28 May in Leah Victoria Park, Clara Road, Tullamore
Leinster Finals: 21 May in MDL Grounds, Navan
Ulster Finals: 21 May in Buncrana Youth Club, Donegal
Connacht Finals: 14 May in Salthill Devon FC, Drom, Galway
Munster Finals: 14 May Venue TBC