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.

IAFA squad members attended a Family Fun Day at IDS Orthopaedic Department, Cappagh Hospital, on Saturday August 11th. The IAFA demonstrated the sport of Amputee Football to the young amputees for attended with their families. All those who attended were encouraged to pick up a pair of crutches and get involved. Great fun was had by all and no doubt many young stars of the future were introduced to the game.

The IAFA squad continue to train at their centres at Ballymun FC and Mountview Youth and Community Centre, Clonsilla, ahead of their participation in the inaugural Amputee Football Cup being held in Warsaw, Poland, in September. The IAFA would like to thank both Ballymun FC and Mountview Youth and Community Centre for their continued support.

The IAFA made their International Debut at Leigh Sports Village, England, on Saturday March 31st. The IAFA lost to Poland 2-1 on what was an historic day for the association. Ireland also faced Great Britain and Germany as they cut their teeth on the International stage. Click on our Results page for more information on the 4 Nations tournament.

The IAFA Squad trained at the University of Limerick on Saturday. The training day, sponsored by Paddy Power, saw the squad put through their paces both on and off the football pitch. Jason Kenny, Strength Training and Nutritional Coach of Forever Fit Promotions, looked after the squad in the National Strength and Conditioning Centre. The team also took part in a session of Sit-down Volleyball while they finished the day with an Aqua-jogging recovery session in the pool.

The Irish Amputee Football Squad attended the Irish International Soccer Team's training session and met up with some of the players who are preparing for the European Championships being held in Poland and Ukraine in June. The squad who are preparing to make their own International debut wished the Boys in Green luck for the upcoming competition.