The League of Ireland can confirm that the National Leagues Committee has accepted an application from the newly launched Mayo FC & Kerry FC to enter the 2024 EA SPORTS LOI Academy competitions.
The League of Ireland can confirm that the National Leagues Committee has accepted an application from the newly launched Mayo FC to enter the EA SPORTS LOI Academy at MU14, MU15 and WU17 level for the 2024 season and from Kerry FC to enter the EA SPORTS LOI Academy WU17 for the 2024 season.
Mayo FC has been formed in the last number of months by representatives of Mayo Football League who have worked towards submitting an application to the League of Ireland for entry into these competitions. The Mayo Schoolboys League had participated in the National Underages Leagues between 2017 and 2022 at MU14 and MU15 level and the establishment of the new club sees a return to this level as well as entry to WU17 football for the first time.
Kerry FC are expanding their current structures to incorporate football for women and girls for the first time and this exciting new venture will create a pathway for young players in the region to sit alongside the impressive work that taken place in men’s football since Kerry FC was established last year.
Both applications were approved by National Leagues Committee (NLC) earlier this month. This will mean that 22 clubs will compete at MU14 and and 23 will play at MU15 level next season while 20 Clubs are set to line-up in the WU17 competitions.
The Football Association of Ireland and the League of Ireland look forward to working with both clubs and all stakeholders on the continued development of football in their regions.
