Hotels near football stadiums in Northern Ireland

The governing body of Northern Irish football, the Irish Football Association (IFA), is one of the oldest football associations in the world. The national football team, while often overshadowed by the neighbouring Irish national team has made progress in recent years. The team is currently competing to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals in South Africa.

The IFA Premiership is the highest tier in the national league system, with Glentoran F.C the current champions. The biggest fixture in Northern Irish football is the boxing day derby between Glentoran F.C and local Belfast rivals Linfield F.C. Football is extremely popular in Northern Ireland, although fans here tend to take a greater interest in the English and Scottish leagues than their own.

Windsor Park is the largest football stadium in Northern Ireland and is home to the national team. Other grounds of note are: Seaview, the New Grosvenor Stadium, and The Showgrounds. Northern Ireland is a small country, so fans travelling here to see their team play won't have difficulty getting around. Belfast is home to the country's international airport, as well as ferry links to the British mainland. Fans looking for accommodation in Northern Ireland should consider booking hotels the major cities and travelling to the match via car or public transport.