Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

Kenny in hospital in Sweden after taking ill

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Stephen Kenny has remained in Sweden after becoming unwell as his squad made their way home from Tuesday night's European Championship qualifier in Kalmar.

Soccer • 12 Sep 19

Donal Conway addresses delegates in Trim

Reelected as president Conway calls for culture change

Reelected unopposed as president, Donal Conway has told the FAI AGM in Trim that the organisation must change its culture and behaviour.

Soccer • 27 Jul 19

Minister Shane Ross said Donal Conway's re-election was 'disappointing'

Ross 'disappointed' as Conway elected as FAI President

Minister for Sport Shane Ross has accused the newly re-elected president of the Football Association of Ireland of reneging on an agreement that he would step down from the association's board.

Football Association of Ireland • 29 Jul 19

FAI president Donal Conway will be re-elected unopposed as things stand

Ross writes to FAI president to withdraw nomination

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross has written to FAI president Donal Conway to ask him to withdraw his nomination to be re-elected in the role next weekend.

Soccer • 16 Jul 19

The FAI EGM concerning rule changes ahead of the AGM takes place in Dunboyne on Saturday.

Fears aired that FAI change being 'rushed' as EGM looms

Less than a week away from a critical Emergency General Meeting of the FAI, there is growing concern that moves to transform the embattled association are being "rushed".

Soccer • 14 Jul 19

Michelle O'Neill: 'I just wanted to stay focused'

'I shook Rapinoe's hand and said, "I was born ready"'

Wexford referee Michelle O'Neill spoke to RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue about the biggest day of her career - running the line for the Women's World Cup final.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

FAI Governance Review to be published tomorrow morning

The FAI's Governance Review Group Report will be launched at noon tomorrow.

Soccer • 20 Jun 19

Shane Ross has called for a review of the Noel Mooney appointment

Shane Ross calls for review of Noel Mooney appointment

Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport Shane Ross has called on the FAI to review the appointment of former FAI employee and current UEFA staff-employee Noel Mooney to the post of Interim General Manager.

Soccer • 31 May 19

Association has some tough questions to answer

Tony O'Donoghue: Questions mounting for Delaney and FAI

RTÉ's soccer correspondent expects the FAI and their new Executive Vice President John Delaney to face some difficult questions at Wednesday's meeting with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Soccer • 10 Apr 19

The story of Pat McAuliffe, Mrs Brown and 'TO'D'

RTÉ's Tony O'Donoghue recalls a special night with his friend and colleague Pat McAuliffe and how the affable broadcaster and journalist became a huge part a of the Cork sporting landscape.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19