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Under-15s draw with strong Hungary team

Northern Ireland’s Under-15 team produced an impressive performance against a strong Hungary team but in the end had to settle...

U15s off to flying start in UEFA development tournament

Northern Ireland’s Under-15 team were too strong for hosts Cyprus in a UEFA development tournament.

Sweet Madden strike secures win for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Under-16s defeated hosts Scotland 1-0 in their second game in this year’s Victory Shield tournament. The goal was...

Northern Ireland draw with Welsh in Shield opener

Northern Ireland’s Under-16s began their Victory Shield 2024 campaign with a 3-3 draw against Wales, who grabbed a bonus point.

Northern Ireland U16s set to compete in Victory Shield

Northern Ireland’s Under-16s will begin their Victory Shield 2024 campaign with a game against Wales tomorrow (8 October).

Lots of positives for U16s from Estonia trip

Northern Ireland’s Under-16s had a real ding-dong battle with their Finnish counterparts in the second of their two games at...

U16s to face Estonia and Finland

A Northern Ireland Under-16 team will be taking part in a three-team tournament in Estonia later this month.

Victory Shield 2024 fixtures revealed

This year’s Victory Shield competition will be staged in Scotland, it was announced today.

Academy graduates to grace Scottish YouthCup Final

Showcase to highlight elite player development work

A showcase event is being staged in Belfast early next month to highlight the Irish Football Association’s work in developing...