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Dubai Irish F.C
[edit]Dubai Irish F.C is a football club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] The club competes in the UAE Third Division League, part of the UAE football pyramid organized under the United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA).
| Full name | Dubai Irish Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname | The Irish | |
| Founded | 1997 | |
| Ground | Jebel Ali Shooting Club, Dubai | |
| Chairman | Tony Christian | |
| Manager | Sean O'Shea | |
| League | UAE Third Division League | |
| 2025–26 | Ongoing | |
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History
[edit]Dubai Irish F.C. was established to provide a platform for both expatriate and local players to compete in competitive football within the UAE.[2] Drawing on strong ties to the Irish expatriate community in Dubai, the club emphasizes inclusivity and grassroots development while competing at a senior level.[3]
The team joined the UAE Third Division League, the fourth tier of Emirati football, following the league’s expansion in the early 2020s. The league provides opportunities for community-based and private clubs to participate in structured competition under UAEFA oversight.
Approaching the 2025/26 season Dubai Irish hired Stephen Ward [4] as their new sporting director. Whilst also signing Shamrock Rovers player Jack Byrne on loan.[5]
Stadium
[edit]Dubai Irish F.C. plays its home matches at JA Sports Centre grounds in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The club maintains a strong connection with Dubai’s Irish community[6] , as the club also runs an academy for youth age groups as well as girls[7]. They also compete in the DAFL[8], where they feature multiple teams such as their U23s and B team. [9]
Club Identity
[edit]Full name: Dubai Irish Football Club
Nickname(s): The Irish
Founded: 1997
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
League: UAE Third Division League
The club’s identity reflects both its Irish heritage and its multicultural presence in Dubai. The green-and-white colors are a nod to Irish sporting traditions.[10]
| Season | Placement |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 7th |
| 2024/25 | 10th |
| 2025/26 | -- |
References
[edit]- ^ "Dubai Irish FC – Club profile". Transfermarkt. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Byrne to Dubai 'a short-term solution to the problem'". RTÉ. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "Irish team in Dubai explain how they signed a Real Madrid legend". SportsJoe. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Stephen Ward – Trainer profile". Transfermarkt. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Transfers: Byrne joins Dubai Irish; Garnacho to Chelsea". RTÉ. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "No chores for women: UAE's Irish expats mark Little Christmas in lovely tradition". Khaleej Times. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Female sports participation in Dubai soars on the back of surge in role models". The National. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ https://www.dubaifootball.com/news DAFL. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Irish FC live score, schedule & player stats". Sofascore. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Irish put end to deVere domination". Gulf News. 21 March 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Irish fixtures, results and squad". Sofascore. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Dubai Irish FC v City FC B — Match report (18 May 2025)". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Pre-match: Irish FC vs TFA Dubai — Tercera Emiratos 2025". BeSoccer. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
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