Women's Football Association of Ireland
The Women's Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for women's association football in the Republic of Ireland. It is responsible for organising the Republic of Ireland women's national football team, the FAI Women's Cup and the Women's National League as well as various county and regional leagues and junior cup competitions.
| Abbreviation | WFAI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1973 |
Region served | Republic of Ireland |
Chairperson | Niamh O'Donoghue |
Vice Chair | Sean Brodie |
Secretary | Pauline O'Shaughnessy |
Parent organisation | Football Association of Ireland |
| Website | www.fai.ie |
Formerly called | Ladies Football Association of Ireland |
History
The WFAI was originally formed in 1973 as the Ladies Football Association of Ireland. It was initially independent of the Football Association of Ireland. In 1991 the LFAI became affiliated to the FAI and in 2001 it adopted its current name.[1]
Affiliated leagues
- Women's National League
- Dublin Women's Soccer League
- Mayo Women's Football League
- Metropolitan Girl's League
Cup competitions
See also
References
- Fan Hong, J. A. Mangan (2004). Soccer, Women, Sexual Liberation: Kicking Off a New Era. Frank Cass Publishers.
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