Coleraine FC's Colin McKendry has been elected as President of the Irish Football Association. McKendry, former Chairman of Coleraine FC for 14 years, succeeds Conrad Kirkwood.
What happened?
Colin McKendry was elected President at the IFA's Annual General Meeting. He has served on the Irish FA Board since 2021 and held the position of Second Deputy President.
Why it matters for Coleraine FC
McKendry's appointment is a significant honor for Coleraine FC, with the club currently standing 3rd in the Northern Ireland Premiership, 65 pts, 20W-5D-8L from 33 games, recent form WWWWW.
What comes next?
As President, McKendry aims to support football at every level, from participation and facilities development to the continued progress of international teams. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) and represents Coleraine FC on the Premiership Management Committee. Coleraine fans congratulated 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”. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 3rd in Northern Ireland Premiership | | Points | 65 | | Recent form | WWWWW | | Last result | Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine FC (2026-05-02) |
Coleraine FC is poised for continued success, with McKendry's leadership and vision set to drive growth and development in Northern Irish football.
