Club Licensing and Monitoring

Overview of Club Licensing

The FAI Club Licensing Department is staffed by Cian McDonald Licensing Manager. The Department appoints a number of Club Auditors with expertise and responsibilities for specific types of criteria. The Criteria includes Sporting, Infrastructure, Football & Social Responsibility, Personnel & Administration, Legal and Financial. The Department will also appoint administrative support staff, as necessary.

Documents

2026 Club Licensing Manual.pdf

Last updated: June 2026

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2026 Women's Club Licensing Manual.pdf

Last updated: June 2026

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2025 Club Licensing Manual.pdf

Last updated: January 2025

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2025 Women's Club Licensing Manual.pdf

Last updated: June 2024

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2024 Club Licensing Manual.pdf

Last updated: May 2024

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Womens Domestic Club Licensing Manual 2024.pdf

Last updated: December 2023

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2024 FAI Womens UEFA Licensing Manual.pdf

Last updated: December 2023

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Club Licensing Policy 2024.pdf

Last updated: May 2024

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Cian McDonald

Cian McDonald has 10 years’ experience working within the football industry. Cian also studied in the United States where he both played and coached at the Division I level. Cian began his role as Club Licensing Assistant in October 2019 and is currently in the role of Club Licensing Manager.