The Football Association of Ireland is calling on coaches to take part in this year’s MiWadi FAI Football Camps.

The largest summer football programme in Ireland is back for its 30^th year and the window for applications is now open.

Last year more than 1,300 coaches were involved in 336 camps across Ireland with almost 30,000 youngsters taking part in football.

MiWadi FAI Football camps will take place between Monday, June 29 and Friday, August 21 with hours between 10am and 1pm, Monday to Friday.

The programme offers coaches the opportunity to put their skills to the test on the most popular youth football programme in the country. Coaches also benefit from the following:

·       Paid coaching role

·       Receive exclusive FAI Camps coaching kit

·       Opportunity to develop their coaching skills in a safe learning environment

·       Avail of special offers on other relevant FAI programmes/courses

To apply:

Returning coaches from 2024 & 2025 can re-register by completing the re-registration form | Re-Registration Form 

New coaches are asked to complete the FAI Football Camps application form here | FAI Football Camps – Coach Application Form

The deadline for applications is Friday, February 20, 2026.

To coach on FAI Football Camp camps, you must meet the following requirements:

·       Be cleared by Garda Vetting with the FAI

·       Have completed the Safeguarding 1 workshop with the FAI, Sport Ireland, or a recognised provider

·       Hold a minimum coaching licence of "Me & My..."/FAI PDP or equivalent

To book a safeguarding course, click the link below
Safeguarding Application 

To submit an online application for Garda Vetting, click the link below:

Garda Vetting Application 

For any queries regarding Garda Vetting or Safeguarding, please contact: [email protected]