Coleraine's Colin McKendry elected as President of the Irish Football Association

Mr McKendry was Chairman of Coleraine FC for 14 years and most recently a Board Member of the Ballycastle Road club.

He was elected President at the IFA’s Annual General Meeting and succeeds Conrad Kirkwood.

Colin McKendry has served on the Irish FA Board since 2021 and most recently held the position of Second Deputy President. He is currently the Board’s Anti-Doping Champion and has played an active role in supporting the development and governance of football across Northern Ireland.

He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) and represents Coleraine FC on the Premiership Management Committee.

Speaking to the IFA following his appointment, McKendry said: “It is a tremendous honour and privilege to be appointed President of the Irish Football Association.

“Football has been a central part of my life for many years, and I am proud to have served the game in a variety of roles. I look forward to working alongside the Board, staff, clubs and stakeholders across Northern Ireland as we continue to grow and strengthen our game.

“There is much to be optimistic about, from participation and facilities development to the continued progress of our international teams. I am excited about the opportunities ahead and committed to supporting football at every level.”

Coleraine fans were quick to congratulate McKendry on his appointment with comments on the Coleraine FC Facebook page including “Top man Colin, real football man, well done” and “Great man for the job. Enjoy your term in office”.