The work of the Irish Football Association is driven by a diverse team of staff working to promote, foster and develop football for all in Northern Ireland. From grassroots participation to elite performance, our people play a vital role in supporting the game at every level.
Senior Leadership Team
Patrick Nelson
Chief Executive
Graham Fitzgerald
Chief Operating Officer
Danny Lynch
Director of Communications
Andrew Waterworth
Director of Elite Player Development
James Thompson
Director of Foundation Development
Angela Platt
Director of Women’s Football
Paul Daly
Interim Finance Director
Aaron Hughes
Technical Director
CEO Office
Rebekah Shearer
Solicitor & Company Secretary
International
Academy & Player Performance
Andrew Waterworth
Director of Elite Player Development
Kris Lindsay
National Academy Manager
Simon Coleman
National Academy Player Performance Lead
Lynne Carpenter
Elite Youth Physiotherapist
Jacqueline Blyth
National Academy Operations Co-ordinator
Michael McClean
Talent Development Coach
Stephen Lynch
Elite Youth Assistant & Talent ID Team
Jim Grattan
Elite Performance Player Welfare Manager
Sean McCarthy
Kit and Equipment Store Manager
Coach Education
Aaron Hughes
Technical Director
Irish FA Foundation
Women's Football
Football Operations
Refereeing
Chevie Davenport
Referee Officer & Secretary to the Referees' Committee
chevie.davenport@irishfa.com
Tony Sharkey
Referee Development Officer
Stadium Development & IT
Stuart Douglas
Maintenance Technician
Communications
Rachel Stoops
Lead Content Creator - Foundation & Women's & Girls' Football
rachel.stoops@irishfa.com
Sales and Marketing
Finance & HR
