Irish Deaf Sports Association

Men Football: New Training Schedule for 2011
15th December 2010

IDSA Director layout the new schedule for 2011. They intend to stick to these dates as much as possible.

Click here for the schedule.
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Football Draw for 7th European Deaf Football Championship 2011
12th November 2010

Result for IDSA/FAI Raffle
4th October 2010

Draw took place at Dublin Deaf Club.

1st Prize: Ireland v Russia winner Celine & Dean, sold by Andrew Wynne
2nd Prize: Ireland v Russia winner Colm Keogh, sold by Colm Keogh
3rd Prize: Cavan Crystal Champagne Flute Set winner Matthew Rceczynski, sold by Colm Keogh

Congratulations to the winner.
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FAI Inclusive Supporters Club
4th October 2010

With the new AVIVA Stadiums immanent opening an idea was floated by the FAI around a concept of a supporters’ club/association for fans with disabilities. FAI aim is to bring the Irish football experience to all fans in world class accessible stadium representing its members views, issues and concerns of Irish fans with disabilities. More information can be found on link: http://www.fai.ie/onlineforms/images/stories/FAIISC.pdf

To join membership:
Application forms for membership is available on FAI website, , for fans contact a stated number. There are two options of membership,
1) Full Member, fan with disability
2) Associate member, able bodied fan who must join with a full member (relation, friend etc)

Full Member will be asked on the form if they want to avil of the opportunity to purchase a season ticket. There are 2 options, to buy a season ticket or use block booking... More detail can be found on link (membership & ticket section):

There are 330 ticket available for the member and it first serve come. Remember it not just for Deaf/HOH only as it open to other disabilities. So, if you want to buy ticket, fill out the application forms ASAP. Once you filled the form, please allow few workdays before FAI will get in touch with you.

IDSA will not taking any responsibility with application form or ticket.
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Irish Deaf Footballers Secure Euro Qualification
14th September 2010

The Ireland Deaf Men's Football team recorded a hard-fought 3-0 victory against their Slovakian counterparts in Bratislava last Saturday to secure a 9-1 aggregate success, thus qualifying for the 2011 European Deaf Football Championships in Denmark next June where they will face 11 rival countries.

This was a great performance by the Irish lads in what was a physical encounter on a difficult playing surface against fired-up opponents.

Slovakia would have hoped for a blistering opening to rouse their large contingent of supporters but instead it was Ireland who made the perfect start with a sensational goal in the second minute. Ireland full-back Paul O'Callaghan received the ball deep inside his own half. He played a one-two with Richard Dougherty before releasing flying winger Mark Sinclair down the left flank. Sinclair passed inside to Joseph Watson whose clever pass sent Sinclair clear to the byeline to deliver a perfect cross into the Slovakian box for the smallest player on the pitch Andrew Wynne who rose superbly to head into the far top corner and put Ireland 1-0 ahead. Slovakia were reeling and Ireland almost scored again when Sinclair narrowly failed to convert Watson's cross along the 6 yard box.

Slovakia did begin to settle and dominated possession over the next 20 mins. Ireland centre-half Roy Mckee recovered from a slip to make a vital block as the Slovakians poured forward and on another occasion the Slovakian centre forward should have done better when firing over the top when well placed.

Having weathered this spell of pressure Ireland began to resume control. Captain Darren Dunne and Eoin Burns were working tirelessly in the central midfield area winning numerous tackles against more physical opponents with Wynne and substitute Jason Maguire who replaced the injured Sinclair looking threatening on each flank. On the half-hour mark Watson created an opening for Maguire who volleyed narrowly wide and moments later the same two players combined again with Watson unlucky to see his shot from 12 yards rebound off the post with the keeper well beaten. Dunne almost registered a wonder goal in the 41st minute when his shot from 35 yards produced a great save from the Slovakian Keeper - Jonathan Crosgrove heading over Maguire's resulting corner leaving the half-time score 1-0 to Ireland.

Ireland made a powerful start to the 2nd half, knocking the ball about with purpose and stretching the Slovakian defence repeatedly. After 48 mins a fantastic pass by Damien McMahon started a move which saw Cosgrove's cross hammered against the post by Wynne as luck again deserted the Irish. Seconds later Watson went on a mazy run beating 4 Slovakian defenders but seeing his classy chip bounce just the wrong side of the post. As the pressure continued to mount Cosgrove headed just over from a Watson cross with Maguire similarly unlucky from Cosgrove's cross. The second goal was only a matter of time in coming and duly arrived in the 66th minute. Cosgrove capitalized on a defensive error and his low cross was expertly converted at full stretch by Watson to put the Irish 2-0 ahead.

In a rare attack by Slovakia, Dougherty showed tremendous pace to make a superb tackle inside his own box at the expense of a corner which proved fruitless. Most of the action was at the other end however, Watson flashing a free-kick just wide and a couple of great corners from Wynne causing havoc in the Slovakian box. The scoring was completed in the 78th minute when substitute Colm Keogh played an excellent pass down the left flank allowing Watson to cut inside from the sideline before producing another excellent finish into the bottom corner putting his team 3-0 ahead.
In the remaining minutes Slovakia produced a late flurry, hitting the crossbar in the 86th minute and forcing Irish Keeper Michael Walsh into a fantastic double save two minutes later to preserve a clean sheet for the Irish and leave the final score: Slovakia 0 Ireland 3 (1-9 Aggregate).

Ireland Keeper Walsh was assured throughout. McKee and Dougherty were resolute at the heart of the defence with full-backs O'Callaghan and McMahon performing very well. Dunne and Burns are developing a great midfield partnership and dominated exchanges. On the flanks Wynne gave everything for the cause and was involved in most of Ireland's best moves whilst Sinclair started the game very well before injury forced him off. Cosgrove overcame a quiet opening to produce a very creditable 90 mins whilst Watson was on top form throughout, at times he was simply unplayable for the Slovakian defenders.
Early substitute Maguire had an excellent game and aged 18 he is a tremendous prospect. Keogh also did very well when he entered the action with Kevin Dudley also showing some nice touches as well as gaining international experience when he made a substitute appearance.

Ireland manager Rino Giglione was pleased with the Irish performance. "This was a test of our character today but the lads worked hard, they kept focused on the game, defended well, created chances and scored 3 excellent goals. We also have areas of our game we need to work on but we take a lot of positives from the match".

Ireland Director of football Sean Herlihy also praised the attitude of the players. "We look forward to the finals in Denmark with confidence" he commented "and "no stone will be left unturned in ensuring the best possible preparation for team". Herlihy also paid tribute to IDSA for all their support as well as thanking the FAI for their assistance in developing deaf football in Ireland. Special mention was also reserved for team sponsors and to Bewley's hotel for their helpfulness in assisting preparations.

Line out Team

Michael Walsh
Damien McMahon
Richard Dougherty
Roy McKee
Paul O Callaghan
Andrew Wynne
Darren Dunne
Eoin Burns
Mark Sinclair
Joseph Watson
Jonathan Cosgrave

Sub:
Jason Maguire for Sinclair
Colm Keogh for O Callaghan
Kevin Dudley for Burns

Not use:
Eamon Byrne
Roy Keating

Photos for the match, click here
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Men's Football News
28th April 2010

Ireland v Slovakia Press Release:

Ireland is due to play Slovkia for European Deaf Football Championship qualifying 2 legs. Please see attached with press release.

Football Training Camp & Friendly Match at Belfast


Click here to view the photos for training camp & friendly match.


IRELAND DEAF FOOTBALLERS IMPRESS IN WARM-UP MATCH

Immaculate FC 0 - 2 Ireland

The Ireland Deaf Men's football team continued their preparations for their forthcoming European Deaf Championship qualifier with a friendly match in Belfast last Sunday. The Irish lads produced an impressive showing to defeat top Junior side Immaculata FC. The victory was all the more note-worthy given that Immaculata have only lost 2 matches in 3 years and have averaged 6 goals per game this season. At times the Irish produced good football whilst on other occasions they showed admirable resilance and battling qualities which auger well for the future.

Ireland started a little nervously with the new look defence of McMahon, McKee, Dougherty, Keogh and keeper Keating under pressure to withstand the early Immaculata attacks. The Irish began to settle with Dunne playing intelligent possession football in midfield enabling wingers Wynne and Sinclair to push forward down the flanks. Burns excelled in closing down his opponents space while strikers Watson and Cosgrave looked dangerous each time Ireland attacked. Watson's clever pass put his strike partner through on goal in the 9th minute only for the shot to be blocked while Cosgrave was also unlucky to see his lob shave the crossbar minutes later. At the other end Keating did well to deal with a couple of dangerous crosses. Ireland produced a fantastic move in the 24th minute, McKee cut out an opposing attack and fed Dunne who slipped the ball to Cosgrave, the big striker played a clever pass to Wynne who accelerated to the byeline and produced a great cross which Watson met with a superb volley that just shaved the wrong side of the upright. There were further chances for Sinclair and McKee before Ireland deservedly took the lead in the 42nd minute through Wynne's ice cool penalty following a hand ball to make the half-time score 1-0 to Ireland.

The second half began in similar fashion with Ireland on top. Watson's mazy run was only blocked by a desperate goal line clearance, Dunne saw his snapshot flash wide and Substitute Maher had a decent shout for a penalty turned down. The clinical second goal arrived midway through the half when substitute Dudley showed terrific alertness in the box to control the ball and fire into the bottom corner from 12 yards after Sinclair's shot had rebounded off the post. Although 2-0 ahead Ireland faced some late pressure as Immaculata attacked in droves trying to defend their proud unbeaten record. The Immaculata centre-forward looked likely to score as he raced clear in the 80th minute but replacement keeper Walsh produced an awesome save low to his right to prevent a certain goal. Maguire, Corcoran and Lewis also entered the fray and made telling contributions as Ireland held out for a 2-0 success at the full-time whistle.

Joint manager Giglione was pleased with the performance. 'We played some good stuff and take a lot of positives away from the game. We also have a few things to work on but overall it was a very useful workout'.

Ireland Deaf Football director Sean Herlihy was happy with the full weekend training camp and expressed thanks to everyone who contributed to its success, particularly the players who showed great attitude throughout.
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Ireland Deaf International Football Final Selection
20th April 2010

The Football Director have announced the team for the 8th European Deaf Championship Qualification matches between Ireland v Slovakia Republic. 1st leg match will be play at Home Farm FC, Dublin, on 29th May. 2nd leg match will be play at Slovakia on September.

The team will have their training camp at Belfast on this weekend (24th April) and at Dublin on weekend of 22nd May with their preparation for the 1st leg match.

Training programme for this weekend.

The Ireland Team:

Leinster (8)
Darren Dunne (Arsenal DFC, London, UK)
Kevin Dudley (Bohemian FC, Dublin)
Andrew Wynne (Valley Park United, Dublin)
Patrick Maher (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Damien McMahon (St Vincents DFC,Dublin)
Eamon Byrne (Freebooters FC, Kilkenny)
Roy Keating (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Colm Keogh (Lorcan Celtic F.C, Dublin)

Munster (7)
Eoin Burns (Fulham DFC, London, UK)
Jason Maguire (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Christopher Corcoran (Leeds F.C, Cork)
Michael Walsh (Dungarvan United F.C, Waterford)
Joseph Watson (Tranmore F.C, Waterford)
Paul O Callaghan (St Vincents DFC, Dublin)
Jonathan Cosgrave (Knockainey FC, Limerick)

Connacht (1)
Ryan Lewis (Everton DFC, Liverpool, UK)

Ulster (7)
Mark Sinclair (Doncaster DFC, East Midlands, UK)
Bryan Moore (Fulham DFC, London, UK)
Noel O’Donnell (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Richard Dougherty (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Roy McKee (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Richard Beattie (Belfast Deaf United FC, Belfast)
Stephen Millar (Glasgow AFC, Glasgow, Scotland)
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Men's Football News
8th April 2010

2011 European Deaf Football Championship, Qualification match 1st Let:

Click here to view the poster

Click here to view the programme for the weekend

Latest Deaf Football & Futsal grassroots plans:

Men's Football Director worked very hard since he appointed and he makes a lot of progress with Men's Football & Futsal business. To order to increase the standard level, Click here to view what have he done and what his plans for the next coming months.

2010 FAI International Football Tickets Raffle:

IDSA have 8 tickets (2 per match) available for 4 International matches, plus other prizes. More details can be found here

Raffle will cost 20 euro for 4 Draws.

Ticket can be bought at IDSA Office on any Tuesday evening

or

By post and will accept cheque or postal order, payable to "IDSA"

or

Buy ticket from any IDSA committee
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Inspect visit - Home Farm FC Ground
1st March 2010

Inspect Visit on Sunday 28th February 2010

IDSA Administrator, Paul Ryder and I went Home Farm FC for inspect visit and we delighted that they are hosting our important game against Slovakia Republic on Saturday 29th May 2010. We visited dressing room, grounds, meeting room and bar.

Click here for photos

Seán Herlihy
Men's Football Director
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Men's Football *NEW FLASH*
19th february 2010

Dear Players,

RE: 13th March 2010 – Training sessions is OFF

On behalf of Irish Football Management team and it has been decided not to schedule any Ireland Deaf football activities between 21st February and Easter Weekend (2nd April) to allow the players to focus on their club matches (Ireland management hope to watch as many club games as possible).

It is therefore hoped that the players will support all other Ireland training/matches between now and the Slovakia game on 29th May.

See you on 21st February at AUL complex at 10.30am and please sell your four tickets (Monster draw €25each). Those fund raising will be covered your training camps, foods and other expenses.

Photo for 1st Trial, click here
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Men's Football PRESS REALESE #2
2nd february 2010

Ireland Trial Weekend
It was a great set off of 2010 for Irish Deaf Football especially new players from Cork, Clare, Belfast, Dublin etc...

On 16th January, Rino, Thomas, Geoffrey, Jamie and I went to Belfast United Deaf match and they won 3-0 against Rutherford FC. We had a football team management meeting afterwards.

A week later, on 24th January, 43 players attended the open trial at AUL complex in Dublin. There were lots of new faces. We met at 11.30 for registration and introduction the new team management. We started training sessions at 12noon till 1pm and we played the match after sessions. We had a team meeting at 3pm and we enjoyed our sandwiches and tea/coffee afterwards!

We selected 35 players out of 55 for 2nd trial on Sunday 21st February 2010 at AUL complex, Dublin at 10.30am.

Selected for Irish Deaf Football Panel
It was difficult decision for Irish Football Management to selected the best players and we ensure its best for Irish Deaf Football.

click here for team selected

Irish Deaf Football Management Team

click here for management team
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Poster of Mens' Football Trial at Belfast
13th January 2010

Click here to view the poster
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Poster of Mens' Football Trial at Dublin
13th January 2010

Click here to view the poster
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Men's Football PRESS REALESE #1
9th January 2010

New Irish Football Management Team

I am delighted that I appointed new joint manager Thomas Coyle and Rino Giglione, Geoffrey Foy as new assistant manger and they had an incredible experience with club management.

Director of Football: Seán Herlihy
Joint Manager: Rino Giligone & Thomas Coyle
Assistant Manager: Geoffrey Foy
Head Coach: Jamie Wilson
Coach: To be confirmed

EASTER 2010 - Inter Provincial Championship
Inter Pro in County Kilkenny draw was held on Saturday 9th January 2010 at I.D.S.A. office, Drumcondra. Full draw (see below).

Irish Futsal Management Team will be announcement on Friday 5th February 2010. Applications deadline on Friday 22nd January 2010. (Forms - see below)

I also selected three international players as new sub-committee with all new ideas especially.
Keep on eye with up date news on the IDSA website.
Yours in Football

Seán Herlihy
IDSA Director of Football


Click the Irish Management Team
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Time & venue change for Men's Deaf Football 2nd Trial
8th January 2010

Men's Football Director, Sean Herlihy, advice players that the venue is change to AUL Complex, Dublin and time move to 12noon to 3pm on Sunday 24th January.

Click here with update training schedule.
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*NEWSFLASH* Draw
8th January 2010

INTER PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
LEAGUE 2010

At Watershed Leisure Centre, Kilkenny

Saturday 3rd April 2010

1. Ulster v Leinster K.0. 11am

2. Connacht v Munster


3. Ulster v Connacht K.0. 3pm

4. Leinster v Munster

International Team Meeting at 7.30pm at Hotel Kilkenny

Sunday 4th April 2010

5. Munster v Ulster K.0. 11am

6. Connacht v Leinster

International Team Training (afternoon TBC)
International Team Meeting at 6pm at Hotel Kilkenny