Excitement is running high in the North. Following a prolonged and grueling period of exile, Ironi Kiryat Shmona is finally coming home, with the club set to hold its first training session at the municipal stadium in Kiryat Shmona on November 16.
The move marks the end of a particularly trial-filled chapter for the northern side. Ever since security concerns forced the club to evacuate, the squad has been forced to bounce between various venues across the country just to maintain operations.
Until now, daily training sessions took place across central Israel - initially at the national team complex in Shefayim before shifting to the Hadar-Yosef facility in Tel Aviv. There, players and technical staff had to contend with sub-optimal, demanding conditions that fell far short of Premier League standards.
Now, a genuine reset is underway. The official journey back north will begin with a special training camp at HaGoshrim Hotel in Nature, giving the squad space to prepare both mentally and professionally for their return to the home pitch. As part of the sensitive logistical and security preparations, club executives held one-on-one talks with foreign players to outline the situation, provide reassurance, and guarantee full ongoing support.
While the November 16 session represents a major milestone, it is only the first step. The overarching goal is to bring the venue up to full operational readiness, with the club hoping to host official Israeli Premier League matches in front of its home crowd as early as January.