Irish FA JD Academy in collaboration with UEFA

Northern Ireland U16s set to compete in Victory Shield

Northern Ireland’s Under-16s will begin their Victory Shield 2024 campaign with a game against Wales tomorrow (8 October).

Lots of positives for U16s from Estonia trip

Northern Ireland’s Under-16s had a real ding-dong battle with their Finnish counterparts in the second of their two games at...

U16s to face Estonia and Finland

A Northern Ireland Under-16 team will be taking part in a three-team tournament in Estonia later this month.

Victory Shield 2024 fixtures revealed

This year’s Victory Shield competition will be staged in Scotland, it was announced today.

Academy graduates to grace Scottish YouthCup Final

Showcase to highlight elite player development work

A showcase event is being staged in Belfast early next month to highlight the Irish Football Association’s work in developing...

U16s sign off in Estonia with a win

Northern Ireland’s Under-16 boys’ development team defeated hosts Estonia in their final game in a four-team UEFA tournament.

Under-16s draw with Luxembourg

Northern Ireland’s Under-16 boys’ development team drew with Luxembourg U16s but missed out on an extra point after losing a...

U16s earn extra point against Ukraine

Northern Ireland’s Under-16 boys’ development team earned two points after drawing with Ukraine U16s and adding an extra point by...

U15s lose out to French in la France

Northern Ireland’s Under-15 development team performed well once again against France U15s in the second of two friendlies played in...