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Wexford FC announces partnership to support Down Syndrome, powerchair and walking football
Wexford FC, the League of Ireland first division team, have announced a new partnership that they say reinforces their “ongoing commitment to supporting communities.” A new partnership between the club…
by The Walking FootballApr 9 No comments -
New walking football programme for Over 40s launched in Letterkenny
Beginning on March 11th at the Letterkenny Community Centre and running from 7-8pm each Wednesday, the free programme will be open to men and women aged 40+ who want to…
by The Walking FootballMar 17 No comments -
New walking football classes begin at Dolmen Centre in Kilclooney
These safe and fun 60-minute sessions will be delivered by a qualified walking football coach, with refreshments afterwards A new five-week Walking Football initiative has begun in the Dolmen Centre…
by The Walking FootballJan 28 No comments -
ROIWFA and NIWFF receive grant from the Shared Island Civic Society Fund
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has announced €1.92 million in grant funding from the 2025 round of the Shared Island Civic Society Fund. Making today’s announcement,…
by The Walking FootballJan 8 No comments -
Ivybridge walking footballer makes his international debut
Ivybridge South Hams Walking Football Club is delighted to share that Paul Dickinson, Head of Football at the club, made his international debut for the England Walking Football (Over 65)…
by The Walking FootballJan 8 No comments -
Shamrock Rovers walking football team celebrate third anniversary
Shamrock Rovers walking football have celebrated their third anniversary recently with the team continuing to grow in popularity. Since forming three years ago the group now has over 30 members with…
by The Walking FootballDec 10 No comments -
Low impact football is a big hit at Wexford FC
The benefits include better mental health, better sleep quality and improved mobility The Head of Football at a League of Ireland outfit, has outlined why his club are reaching out…
by The Walking FootballNov 1 No comments -
Walking Welsh footballers create friendships in Wexford during friendly tournament
Fourteen walking footballers from Haverfordwest, Wales, ranging in age from their 50s to their 70s, embarked on a memorable trip to Ireland this September, blending competitive spirit with camaraderie in…
by The Walking FootballOct 26 No comments -
Local players feature for Ireland in walking football
The Willow Park men’s walking football team continues to flourish, becoming a focal point for former and new players of a certain vintage in the Athlone community. The team was…
by The Walking FootballOct 26 No comments -
Sligo Rovers hosting walking football blitz at The Showgrounds
On Wednesday, September 17, Sligo Rovers will be hosting a Walking Football blitz at the Showgrounds with teams from Sligo, Leitrim, Westmeath, Dublin and Kildare due to take part. Walking…
by The Walking FootballSep 14 No comments -
Walking sport initiative offers a healthy alternative in Waterford
Walking football is a fun, non-contact sport and it takes place in the Butler Community Centre in Waterford City every Thursday from 11am to 12 noon. It offers significant physical…
by The Walking FootballSep 4 No comments -
Carrick-on-Suir women’s group members presented with football course certs
The Nano Nagle Women’s Group in Carrick-on-Suir were delighted to be presented with certificates for completing a five-week Age and Opportunity Walking Football programme at Carrick Davins GAA Club grounds.…
by The Walking FootballAug 31 No comments -
Abbotstown hosts successful 2nd League of Ireland walking football festival
AS the domestic season rages on, the suspense in the League of Ireland is steadily rising. With first placed Shamrock Rovers taking on second place crosstown rivals Bohemians and a…
by The Walking FootballJul 4 No comments -
The Nations Cup played in Rome: “An important opportunity for the growth of this sport”
The tournament took place on 22 and 23 March, for the first time in Italy: all on the podium the 4 blue representatives, one female and three male 28 teams…
by The Walking FootballApr 4 No comments -
ROIWFA Announce Squads for Rome Nations Cup
We are delighted to announce our Over 50s Squad sponsored by Hennessey’s Bar Birmingham for the forthcoming Nations Cup in Rome We are delighted to announce our Over 60s Mens…
by The Walking FootballFeb 22 No comments -
ROIWFA Over 50s Trials Announcement
The Republic of Ireland Walking football Association are pleased to announce further trials to take place this spring in Dublin. They are to take place at the Athletic Union League…
by The Walking FootballFeb 11 No comments -
PHOTOS: ROIWFA host annual presentation awards evening
The Republic of Ireland Walking Football Association recently held their annual presentation awards evening following a successful 2024 on and off the pitch. As the beautiful game of Walking Football…
by The Walking FootballJan 29 No comments -
EWFC to host International Invitational
International Invitational Walking Football 2024 – The Valley Stadium, Redditch, England September 28th/29th 2024 Men 50+ / 60+ / 70+ & Women 40+ Featuring Isle of Man Walking Football, Walking…
by The Walking FootballJul 16 2 comments -
Walking Football Italia: ITALY WINS IN WALKING FOOTBALL
Flyer Challenge Christian Poirier Walking Football International Event – Parc Leo Lagrange, St-Nazaire, France 6 – 7th July 2024 – France There is still an Italy that honors itself and…
by The Walking FootballJul 15 No comments -
Team Spain enjoy fantastic tournament in Saint Nazaire
Team Spain National Walking Football Teams: Fantastic tournament in Saint Nazaire , France in which we competed in three different categories for the first time as Team Spain . A…
by The Walking FootballJul 15 No comments -
ROIWFA Teams attend Challenge Christian Poirier Tournament
Republic Of Ireland Walking Football Association: A few pictures from the weekend event in St. Nazaire, France where our over 50s, 60s and women’s teams took on the opposition. A…
by The Walking FootballJul 15 No comments -
PHOTO GALLERY: Challenge Christian Poirier Tournament – Day 2
Final matches, smiles and a great joy shared around #walkingfootball… The 2024 edition of the International Challenge “Christian Poirier” met its epilogue this Sunday afternoon with Italian and English successes…
by The Walking FootballJul 15 No comments -
VIDEO: Challenge Internationale Walking Football Christian Poirier
Opening ceremony of the international tournament of #footenmarchant in #SaintNazaire with 320 practitioners and 8 nations “What a joy to practice this discipline of health football in our clubs” says…
by The Walking FootballJul 15 No comments -
PHOTO GALLERY: Challenge Christian Poirier Tournament – Day 1
An exceptional setting at Saint-Nazaire et agglomération (Stade Leo-Lagrange) for an exceptional international tournament: 320 practitioners, 8 nations, and a magnificent atmosphere at the service of solidarity associations. While the…
by The Walking FootballJul 15 No comments
