The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) will roll out Play It Right Regional Safeguarding Workshops for Grassroots clubs and leaders.

The workshops will take place across July and August 2026 to assist clubs in further embedding safeguarding & child welfare standards.

Specifically designed for Designated Liaison Persons (DLPs), Club and League Chairpersons, and Children’s Officers, the three-hour interactive workshops will focus on the practical application of safeguarding procedures, establishing robust standards of behaviour and successfully managing reported concerns. 

The workshops will build on the existing Safeguarding Two and Three modules to ensure learning is translated into daily, practical habits within clubs and leagues.

To ensure nationwide accessibility, the Association will deliver four in-person regional workshops and four online sessions over a two-month period.

Regional Workshop Schedule

In-Person Regional Workshops (18:30-21:30)

Connacht: Tuesday, July 7th | Westport, Mayo

Ulster: Wednesday, July 8th | Donegal League Ground, Donegal

Dublin / Leinster: Tuesday, July 14th | Sport Ireland Campus Conference Centre, Dublin

Munster: Wednesday, July 15th | Ballingarry, Co. Limerick

Online Workshops

Session 1: Tuesday, August 4th

Session 2: Thursday, August 6th

Session 3: Tuesday, August 11th

Session 4: Thursday, August 13th

Note: Further in-person venues and autumn dates will be announced in due course

The launch of the Play It Right workshops are part of the FAI's continued investment into safeguarding education, building on an expanding range of resources designed to help clubs, leagues, and volunteers deliver the highest standards of care across Irish football.