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The Football Association of Ireland are holding an FAI Introduction to Goalkeeping Coach Education Course in Milebush Park, Castlebar on Saturday September 17 from 9am to 5pm.

The John Giles Foundation, in association with 3, is delighted to launch the ‘Walk of Dreams’, which will take place in 14 locations across Ireland, including Athlone, on Sunday March 27 at 3pm.

A special soccer tournament will be held in Kilkenny’s Watershed sports complex this weekend in an effort to combat racism in sport and promote diversity in Kilkenny.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) paid Westmeath the ultimate compliment when it sent its CEO John Delaney to the county council’s monthly meeting last Monday to update the members on the state of soccer in the county at the moment.

The Football Association of Ireland in conjunction with Carlow Local Authorities have announced a new FAI development officer for the Carlow area.

The Football Association of Ireland has announced details of the 2009 under 15 international tournament which will take place in Athlone, Tullamore, and for the very first time, Mullingar. Among the teams competing are Belgium, Lithuania, Russia, and the Republic of Ireland who will compete in the four nations tournament from February 10 to 13.

Following successful pilot schemes late last year in three venues, the Football Association of Ireland will kick off the first ever emerging talent programme for girls which will be held in Bunclody. Ninety-one talented players from clubs across the region have been invited to attend the programme where they will train with the very best players by the best coaches in their area.

Sport must continue to be top of the agenda in Westmeath. This was the message legendary Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner was keen to drive home to our county councillors this week.

The launch of the 2009 National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer School programme for Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon, Offaly, and Laois kicked off in Athlone Town FC recently. This year will see up to 25,000 children from all over Ireland participating at over 290 camps nationwide – up from 270 last year with 21 camps taking place in Westmeath, Longford, Offaly, and Laois.