Following the introduction of Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions in Dublin, the Football Association of Ireland announced the cessation of all Adult Amateur and Underage football matches in Dublin with the exception of elite football – namely the SSE Airtricity League, Women’s National League and all five underage National Leagues.

Following this directive all FAI Registered Referees must not referee any Adult Amateur or Underage games in Dublin. Any match official resident in Dublin but operating in an Adult Amateur or Underage league outside of the county is not permitted to travel outside Dublin for any football activity.

Referees can continue to train outdoors but must limit numbers to no more than fifteen persons in line with government guidelines.

The FAI will continue to monitor Government guidelines for Dublin and will update this cessation order as required. If you have any queries in relation to this please contact the Referee Department at referees@fai.ie

Stay safe

FAI Referee Department