Club Licensing decisions announced by Irish FA

The Irish FA has granted 47 licences to clubs as part of its continuing implementation of Club Licensing policies.
By Sports Desk
Published 24th Apr 2020, 17:56 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2020, 17:56 BST
The Irish FA has granted 47 licences to clubsThe Irish FA has granted 47 licences to clubs
The Irish FA has granted 47 licences to clubs

The Licensing Committee met via video conference on Thursday 23 April to consider applications for the award of UEFA, Premiership, Promotion and Championship Licenses for season 2020-21.

In line with the current UEFA, Premiership, Promotion and Championship Licensing Manuals, applicant clubs were assessed in five key areas: Sporting, Infrastructure/Safety, Personnel & Administration, Legal and Financial.

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The Committee wishes to congratulate those clubs who have been granted a Club Licence and acknowledge the efforts of key personnel at each club for the time and contributions made.

Licensing Committee Chairman, Allen McKinstry, said: “In the current unprecedented circumstances I want to publicly acknowledge the tremendous efforts of the many club personnel, IFA Club Licensing staff, criteria experts and Licensing Committee members for their collective efforts in ensuring that licensing applications and decisions were able to be completed on schedule. It has taken an immense effort by everyone involved to conclude this year’s licensing process.

“Whilst I do not tend to single out any club it would be remiss not to mention the achievement of Linfield (Ladies) FC in being the first women’s team in Northern Ireland to achieve the required licence for participation in the UEFA Women’s Champions League following its mandatory introduction for the 2020-21 UEFA competition season.

“Of course, I look forward to when we can once again enjoy football on the pitch in Northern Ireland but more importantly at this time, our immediate thoughts remain with those affected by the outbreak of COVID-19.”

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Based on these entirely objective criteria licences were granted/refused to the following clubs:

UEFA CLUB LICENCES GRANTED:

Ballymena United FC

Cliftonville FC

Coleraine FC

Crusaders FC

Dungannon Swifts

FCGlenavon FC

Glentoran FC

Larne FC

Linfield FC

UEFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLUB LICENCES GRANTED:

Linfield (Ladies) FC

PREMIERSHIP CLUB LICENCES GRANTED:

Ballymena United FC

Carrick Rangers FC

Cliftonville FC

Coleraine FC

Crusaders FC

Dungannon Swifts FC

Glenavon FC

Glentoran FC

Institute FC (Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium)

Larne FC

Linfield FC

Warrenpoint Town FC

PROMOTION CLUB LICENCES GRANTED:

Ards FC (Bangor Fuels Arena, Bangor)

Ballinamallard United FC

Ballyclare Comrades FC

H&W Welders FC (Dixon Park, Ballyclare)

Loughgall FC (Stangmore Park, Dungannon)

Newry City AFC

Portadown FC

CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB LICENCES GRANTED:

Annagh United FC

Ards FC (Bangor Fuels Arena, Bangor)

Armagh City FC

Ballinamallard United FC

Ballyclare Comrades FC

Bangor FC

Dergview FC

Dollingstown FC

Dundela FC

H&W Welders FC

Knockbreda FC

Limavady United FC

Lisburn Distillery FC

Loughgall FC

Newry City AFC

Portadown FC

Portstewart FC

PSNI FC

QUB FC

CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB LICENCES REFUSED:

Tobermore United FC - no documentation submitted beyond initial application form.

OTHER CLUBS WITHIN SCOPE OF (CHAMPIONSHIP) LICENSING:

Banbridge Town FC - application form not submitted until 18 days after deadline and therefore not eligible.

Moyola Park AFC - application withdrawn during process.

Newington YC FC - did not apply.

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