Noel Mooney

Noel Mooney (born 12 December 1976) is an Irish sports official and former footballer who is the CEO of the Football Association of Wales.

Early life Born on 12 December 1976, Noel Mooney grew up in Cappamore, a town in County Limerick. He played as a goalkeeper at underage level for his local team, Cappamore Celtic. Mooney also kept 2 clean sheets in seven European appearances.

He went on to play with Shamrock Rovers, and was instrumental in keeping the Dubliners in the Premier Division in the 2004 season. Limerick F.C. announced the signing of Mooney as their goalkeeper in 2005. He retired from playing football at the end of the 2006 season due to injury. He returned to the FAI in 2019, after he was seconded to the organisation following the fallout over a bridging loan provided by former chief executive, John Delaney. He led the association for six months before returning to his role with UEFA.

Mooney worked for the Football Association of Ireland, UEFA, and the Football Association of Wales.

On 19 July 2021, Mooney was appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of the FAW. In January 2026, his contract was extended until 2030. He completed a postgraduate degree in marketing studies in Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) while working with the FAI.

In 2001, Mooney was involved in a car accident in which a young woman died. He was convicted of careless driving and fined €400.

Honours Cork City FAI Cup 1997–98 League of Ireland Cup 1998–99 Limerick Munster Senior Cup 1995–96