Frank Davis (sports administrator)

Frank Davis (1921 – 17 April 2006) was a sports administrator who was president of the Football Association of Ireland and also associated with Waterford United FC and Gorey Rangers FC.[1]

Davis was chairman of Waterford United during a period of relative success, including when the club won its first League of Ireland title in the 1965–66 season.[2] He was responsible for bringing Johnny Matthews and Peter Thomas to the club from Coventry City.[3] He also brought Jimmy McGeough to Waterford United from Derry City FC.[3] Waterford went on to win six titles in eight years.[3]

He was president of the Football Association of Ireland from 1976 to 1978.[4] During his tenure, there was discussion between the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and Irish Football Association (IFA) about potentially forming an "All-Ireland Football Federation".[5]

Davis, who operated pub and amusement venue businesses in Courtown, County Wexford,[2][6] died in April 2006.[3]

Further reading

  • Archives of the Football Association of Ireland - P137 (PDF), UCD Archives, 2010

References

  1. ^ "Former FAI President Davis dies at home". rte.ie. 18 April 2006. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Sadness greets death of former F.A.I. president Frank". independent.ie. 20 April 2006. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d "Frank Davis". independent.ie. Archived from the original on 12 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Hasselbaink on mark". independent.ie. 18 April 2006. Retrieved 12 February 2026. Death Of Frank Davis [..] The death has occurred of former FAI president Frank Davis who headed up the association from 1976 to 1978
  5. ^ "An ugly divide in the beautiful game". independent.ie. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Four Wexford businesses make tax settlements". independent.ie. 11 April 2002. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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