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Football Association of
Ireland (FAI)
Homepage: http://www.fai.ie/
Rules and regulations URL: http://www.fai.ie/pdf/FAI_Rule_Book.pdf
History:
Set up in 1921, FAI is
Republic of Ireland’s foremost governing
body of football – controlling the
activities of all of Ireland's international
football teams and is affiliated to FIFA.
FAI aims to promote, foster and develop
football within the country – which
it has been successful in, as there are
over 180,000 people play football in Irish
football clubs and schools. Many others
are involved as coaches, officials and volunteers.
Through its own affiliated
bodies the FAI also organizes all domestic
competitions from the Eircom League and
FAI Carlsberg Cup to the FAI Schools' 6-a-side
competition. Along side these activities,
FAI is also active in the training and education
of players, coaches and officials and aims
to develop better facilities and support
services for all those involved in the game.
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