 Today the IAFA were formally and officially invited to the Amputee World Cup in Mexico. The tournament which will take place from 30th November to 8th December in Culican, Mexico will see all 24 member countries of the World Amputee Football Federation compete for the crown of Amputee Football World Champions. Ireland could face hosts Mexico, reigning champions Uzbekistan, European heavyweights Great Britain, or African Cup of Nations holders Liberia. Excitement builds in the IAFA camp while the hard work and grind of training continues.
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 Members of the IAFA, in association with Trailwalkers Ireland, took part in a sponsored walk from Glendalough to Glenmalure as they raised funds to help ensure that the International squad would be able to travel to the Amputee World Cup in Mexico later this year. The team raised an incredible €6578 with your generosity and support and were joined on the day by over 200 people to undertake the challenge. The team members walked an astonishing 15k on just one leg and crutches, without the use of their prosthesis'. The team also received a very kind and generous donation from Megazyme on the day. The existence of the IAFA would not be possible without the charity of family, friends and supporters. The IAFA would like to sincerely thank everyone who sponsored, donated or took part in the walk. The IAFA would like to extend a huge thank you to Trailwalkers Ireland for making the event possible and to team member Donal Bligh for his tireless efforts in organising the walk.
 Following a successful training camp the IAFA squad played a training match against the Project Futsal team in Abbotstown on Monday, 7th April. The Project Futsal team which included Peamount United star and Ireland International, Stephanie Roche, ran out 5-2 winners but the IAFA squad were pleased with their level of performance. Craig Dowling and Garry Hoey got themselves on the score sheet and the fitness and stamina of the amputee footballers, results of the individual training that each player has been putting in, was impressive.
 The IAFA International squad met for their third training camp in Limerick this weekend. The squad showed yet further improvements in the fitness testing this weekend. The squad put in a number of hard sessions on the training pitch as they prepared for a number of upcoming training matches. Moral in the camp is at a high as the players reach new and exciting levels of fitness
 The IAFA International squad met for their second training camp in Limerick this weekend. Improvements in fitness and technical ability were evident as the squad were put through their paces by manager Christy McElligott and high performance coach Alan Heary.
 The IAFA International squad met for their first training camp in Limerick this weekend as they began their journey on the road to the Amputee World Cup in Mexico in November this year. Each squad member completed a baseline fitness test and was presented with a personalised training programme. The squad also partook in coaching sessions, strength and conditioning sessions, and a recovery aqua-jogging session. The squad set their goals, both individually and as a group, for the coming year and each team member is fully focused on the challenges that lie ahead in the year to come.
 The IAFA entered two relay teams into the Barrington's Hospital Great Limerick Run 2013. Both teams were attempting to set a Guinness World Record with each team member running a distance of over 6.5 miles on just one leg and crutches, without the use of their prosthesis. Each team member showed incredible fitness, stamina, desire and determination to complete this daunting challenge. The IAFA squad members undertook this mammoth task to raise funds for the Paddy Power Cup, the first ever amputee football tournament to take place in Ireland. The competition which will see 6 European nations battle it out for 1 prize will be held at the University of Limerick's Sports Campus on the 10th and 11th of August 2013. The teams who took part in this epic challenge were:
Team Paddy Power: David Saunders, Patrick Hickey, Alan Wall and Diarmuid Devanney. Team Umbro: Simon Baker, Donal Bligh, and Garry Hoey. The IAFA would like to extend a huge thank you to all the family, friends and supporters who urged both teams over the finish line on the day.  The IAFA hosted the Great British Amputee Football Association from Friday 1st March to Sunday 3rd of March at the University of Limerick's Sports Campus. Both squads made use of the exception facilities at UL as they trained and took part in two friendly games, the first on the Saturday afternoon and the second on the Sunday morning. Team GB won the first game 3-0 but the Irish squad rallied to draw the second 1-1. Captain Mike Masters opened the scoring for Great Britain but Kevan O'Rourke equalized for Ireland. Ireland were unlucky not to win as James Boyle forced GB's goalkeeper into a number of saves in the second half. The IAFA would like to thank Great Britain's Development squad for travelling to Ireland for the weekend and the University of Limerick for hosting both sides.
 Members of the IAFA squad attended Cork Sports Partnership's Sportsability Day at the Mardyke Arena, University College Cork, on Saturday, December 8th. The IAFA demonstrated the game of Amputee Football to all those in attendance and allowed people to take up a pair of crutches and give the game a go.
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