Irish Football Association (Irish FA)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Irish Football Association (Irish FA) provides governance and development of football in Northern Ireland, including national teams, domestic competitions, grassroots and youth football, safeguarding, coaching and refereeing education, and stadium experiences.

Target Customer

Football clubs, players, coaches, referees/officials, fans, schools and community organizations involved in football in Northern Ireland; sponsors and event organizers.

Key Differentiator

Integrated governance and development platform spanning grassroots to national teams, plus ownership of the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park, JD National Academy, and extensive community and volunteering programs.

Implementation Timeline

Ongoing programs with seasonal cycles; specific programs run as part of annual schedules and events. No explicit implementation timelines provided in content.

Pain Points

1Need for coordinated governance and regulation of football activities across Northern Ireland
2Demand for development pathways from grassroots to elite levels (youth, women’s, disability football) and coaching/referee education
3Requirement for fan engagement, matchday experience, and community outreach through events and tours

Key Features

1Fixtures and results, squads, and national teams (Senior Men, Senior Women, U21, U19, U17, etc.)
2JD National Academy and residential programs
3Grassroots, youth football, disability football, and inclusive programs
4Coaching, refereeing education, and safeguarding resources
5Stadium and fan experience (Stadium tours, events at Windsor Park) and national stadium information

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Structured football governance and development across multiple levels (grassroots to international)
2Support for national teams and domestic competitions
3Enhanced participant engagement through programs, tours, and community initiatives

Competitive Advantages

1Comprehensive scope covering grassroots, youth, disability, coaching, refereeing, and national teams
2Owned stadium (Windsor Park) and dedicated stadium/tour experiences
3JD National Academy in collaboration with UEFA/UEFA-related initiatives
4Extensive community and volunteering programs and safeguarding commitments

Key Benefits

1End-to-end football governance from grassroots to national teams

2Development pathways through the JD National Academy and diverse programs

3Access to stadium experiences, tours, and matchday/event services

4Strong community impact through Grassroots, Disability Football, and volunteering initiatives

5Educational resources for coaching, refereeing, and safeguarding

Case Studies & Success Stories

Grassroots Champions celebrated at McDonald’s Grassroots Awards

Case #1

News item highlighting recognition of grassroots football initiatives; specific results or outcomes not detailed in content.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Governing body for Northern Ireland football, overseeing national teams, domestic competitions, development programs, safeguarding, education, and stadium/fan experiences.

Target Market

Northern Ireland football community including clubs, players, coaches, officials, supporters, schools, and event organizers; partner organizations and sponsors.

Unique Value Proposition

A single, official governing body delivering end-to-end football governance, development, and fan/community experiences across all levels of the sport in Northern Ireland.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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