FAI Junior Cup
Encyclopedia
The FAI Junior Cup is a football competition organised by the Football Association of Ireland
. It is regarded as one of the biggest competitions at the junior level in European football
.
More than 600 clubs from all parts of Ireland
challenge for this historic trophy
. The competition is played on a knock-out basis and is considered to be difficult.
A feature of the competition in more recent years has been the rise in influence of teams representing Connacht
and the West of Ireland generally. Improving facilities and more attention to coaching has paid rich dividends at all levels of football, men's and women's.
The competition is sponsored by Umbro
and is therefore known for sponsorship reasons as the FAI Umbro Junior Cup.
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
. It is regarded as one of the biggest competitions at the junior level in European football
European football
European football is a colloquial term referring to any international football club competition that is organised by UEFA. Any club that wishes to participate in European football must qualify through their respective domestic league or domestic cup competitions...
.
More than 600 clubs from all parts of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
challenge for this historic trophy
Trophy
A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and serves as recognition or evidence of merit. Trophies are most often awarded for sporting events, from youth sports to professional level athletics...
. The competition is played on a knock-out basis and is considered to be difficult.
A feature of the competition in more recent years has been the rise in influence of teams representing Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
and the West of Ireland generally. Improving facilities and more attention to coaching has paid rich dividends at all levels of football, men's and women's.
The competition is sponsored by Umbro
Umbro
Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment...
and is therefore known for sponsorship reasons as the FAI Umbro Junior Cup.