Colin McKendry elected as Irish FA president, outlines future plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Colin McKendry has been elected president of the Irish FA during a council meeting following the AGM. McKendry, who previously served 16 years on the board of Coleraine and has been with the Irish FA since 2021, expressed confidence in the association's ability to meet upcoming challenges. He emphasized the importance of grassroots football and the allocation of funds from the Northern Ireland Football Fund. McKendry highlighted the successful qualification of both men's and women's teams for major competitions as a point of pride and anticipates significant investment in the National Football Centre, which he considers a pivotal project for the organization.
- •Colin McKendry elected as the new Irish FA president on June 23, 2026.
- •He aims to enhance grassroots football and expedite funding distribution.
- •McKendry highlights successful qualifications for major tournaments by both teams.
- •Plans include the National Football Centre as a key investment project.
- •He views his role primarily as an ambassador for Northern Irish football.
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Irish FA 'in a very good place' - new president McKendry
"New Irish FA president Colin McKendry says he believes the governing body is in a good position to deal with the footballing challenges ahead.
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