McDonald’s Fun Football is back!
The McDonald’s Fun Football programme will deliver five million hours of fun across the UK, introducing children to coaching sessions and family events in local communities near you.
Through this four-week beginner level coaching programme, McDonald’s and the Irish FA Foundation will provide children aged five to 11 with the opportunity to try football for the first time.
Our Easter wave of McDonald's Fun Football Session are currently running, check back soon to register for a new session of McDonald's Fun Football Sessions.
Centre Locations 2023
Ballymena Showgrounds
Monday 6 March 2023 to Monday 27 April (4pm - 5pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Monday evenings from 4pm to 5pm.
Fun Football kicks off here on 6 March and continues weekly on 13 March, 20 March and the final session of this run is 27 March.
For any further questions please contact Diarmuid McNeice at diarmuid.mcneice@irishfa.co.uk
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Brook Leisure Centre, Belfast
Monday 6 March 2023 - Monday 27 March 2023 4pm - 5pm
This free four-week course takes place on Monday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm.
It kicks off on 6 March continuing weekly on 13 March, 20 March and finishing on 27 March.
Brook Leisure Centre is a 3G surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate. For any further questions please contact Jordan Reid at jordan.reid@irishfa.com
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Santos Football Club, Carryduff
Wednesday 8 March 2023 - Wednesday 29 March 2023 4pm - 5pm
This free four-week course takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm.
It kicks off on 8 March continuing weekly on 15 March, 22 March and finishing on 29 March.
Brook Leisure Centre is a grass surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Phil Melville at phil.melville@irishfa.co.uk
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Bangor Aurora
Wednesday 8 March 2023 to Wednesday 29 March 2023 (4:30pm - 5:30pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Starting on 8 March and continuing weekly on 15 March, 22 March and finishing on 29 March.
Bangor Aurora is a 3G surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Kyle Spiers: kyle.spiers@irishfa.com
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Avoneil Leisure Centre, Belfast
Wednesday 1 March 2023 - Wednesday 22 March 2023 (4pm to 5pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm.
Starting on the 1 March and continuing weekly on on 8 March, 15 March and finishing on 22 March.
Avoniel is a 3G surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Craig Bowers: craig.bowers@irishfa.com
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Bushmills Community Centre
Monday 6 March 2023 - Monday 27 March 2023 (3.30pm - 4.30pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Monday afternoons from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Starting on 6 March and continuing weekly on 13 March, 20 March and finishing on 27 March.
For any further questions please contact Ronan O'Donnell at ronan.odonnell@irishfa.com
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Meadowbank Sports Arena, Magherafelt
Tuesday 7 March 2023 - Tuesday 28 March 2023 (4:30pm - 5:30pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
It begins on 7 March and continues weekly on 14 March, 21 March before finishing on 28 March.
Meadowbank Sports Arena has an 3G surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Ciaran Donaghy at ciaran.donaghy@irishfa.com.
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Richhill Leisure Centre, Co Armagh
Thursday 9 March 2023 - Thursday 30 March 2023 (4pm - 5pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm.
Kicking off on 9 March and continuing weekly on 16 March, 23 March and finishing on 30 March.
Richhill Leisure Centre is a 3G surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Ken Duncan at ken.duncan@irishfa.com
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Dunleath Park, Downpatrick
Monday 27 March 2023 - Monday 24 April 2023 (6pm-7pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Monday evenings from 6pm to 7pm.
Starting on 27 March and continuing weekly on 3 April, 10 April and finishing on 17 April.
For any further questions please contact Seamus Heath at seamus.heath@irishfa.com
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Valley Leisure Centre
Monday 13 March 2023 to Monday 3 April (4pm - 5pm)
This free four-week course takes place on Monday evenings from 4pm to 5pm.
Fun Football kicks off here on 13 March and continues weekly on 20 March, 27 March and the final session of this run is 3 April.
Valley Leisure Centre is a 3G pitch so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Steven Livingstone at steven.livingstone@irishfa.com
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Seaview Stadium, Belfast - Disability Fun Football
Sunday 5 March 2023 - Sunday 2 April 2023 11am - 1pm
This free four-week course takes place on Sunday mornings from 11am to 1pm.
These sessions are McDonalds Disability Fun Football Centres for ambulant boys and girls, ages 7-12, with a learning and/or physical disability.
Starting on 5 March and continuing weekly on 12 March, 19 March, 26 March and finishing on 2 April.
Seaview is a 3G surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Alan Crooks at alan.crooks@irishfa.com
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Strathroy Community Centre, Omagh
Tuesday 7 March 2023 - Tuesday 28 March 2023 4pm - 6pm
This free four-week course takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 4pm to 6pm.
It kicks off on 7 March and continuing weekly on 14 March, 21 March and finishing on 28 March.
For any further questions please contact Stephen Erskine at stephen.erskine@irishfa.com
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Shantallow Community Centre, Derry
Monday 6 March 2023 - Monday 27 March 2023 4pm - 5pm
This free four-week course takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm.
It kicks off on 6 March and continuing weekly on 13 March, 20 March and finishing on 27 March.
For any further questions please contact Joe Doherty at Joe.Doherty@irishfa.com
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Lincoln Court Youth & Community Association, Derry (MSCNI)
Wednesday 8 March 2023 - Wednesday 29 March 2023 4pm - 5pm
This free four-week course takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 4pm to 5pm.
It kicks off on 8 March and continuing weekly on 15 March, 22 March and finishing on 29 March.
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Stangmore Park, Dungannon - Disability Fun Football
Friday 31 March 2023 - Friday 21 April 2023 7pm - 8pm
This free four-week course takes place on Friday evenings from 7 to 8pm.
These sessions are McDonalds Disability Fun Football Centres for ambulant boys and girls, ages 7-12, with a learning and/or physical disability.
Starting on 31 March and continuing weekly on 7 April, 14 April and finishing on 21 April.
Stangmore Park is a 3G surface so please ensure your child has the correct footwear to participate.
For any further questions please contact Alan Crooks at alan.crooks@irishfa.com
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