Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

FAI carry vote in favour of gender-balanced board

Members of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have approved an extension of the Board to 14 members in a vote which ensures the FAI will meet gender balance requirements set out by Government.

Soccer • 09 Dec 23

Wanted and wannabes: Contenders to be next Ireland boss

With Stephen Kenny's contract not renewed, who are the names at the top of director of football Marc Canham's list, or seeking to be at the top of his list?

Soccer • 23 Nov 23

The FAI was to have 40% female representation on the board by the end of 2023

Funding to FAI from Sport Ireland delayed

RTÉ News has learned that there has been a delay in release of funding from Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland amid concerns about governance and reforms.

Ireland • 10 Nov 23

The FAI must have at least 40% female representation on the board by the end of the year

Headache for FAI as crucial motion fails to pass

The FAI has suffered a major setback after a motion that would have helped to facilitate gender balance requirements on the board failed to pass at their EGM on Thursday night.

Soccer • 10 Nov 23

FAI chief to speak to Pauw over report allegations

FAI Chief Executive Jonathan Hill will speak to Vera Pauw in Dublin later today about allegations made about her in a report on historical abuses in the National Women's Soccer League in the United States.

Soccer • 16 Dec 22

Thursday night's resumed AGM was held virtually after gender quotas weren't satisfied in July

'Technical issues' throw FAI AGM into chaos

The resumed Football Association of Ireland AGM, which was a virtual gathering of delegates, was thrown into chaos on Thursday night when a vote to ratify the appointment of directors was deferred as the meeting was unable to validate the votes due to "technical issues".

Soccer • 15 Dec 22

Qatar supporters look dejected after defeat to Ecuador in the opening game of the World Cup

Disappointment for hosts Qatar in World Cup opener

The football gods did not smile on the hosts Qatar as they slumped to an opening day defeat to Ecuador meaning their chances of emerging from Group A - a group that also includes The Netherlands and Senegal - are slim.

World • 21 Nov 22

At least 10,000 litres of water will be needed every day for each of the World Cup stadium pitches

Is the World Cup really carbon neutral?

Football's World Cup organisers have claimed that the tournament will be environmentally friendly and carbon neutral. However, some climatologists are expressing doubts over those claims.

World • 17 Nov 22

Some Captains have vowed to wear a 'One Love' rainbow armband during the World Cup as part of an anti-discrimination initiative in support of the LGBTQ+ community

Footballers call for decriminalisation of homosexuality

The head of the professional football players' union, Stephen McGuinness, has said that the legacy of the World Cup in Qatar should be the decriminalisation of homosexuality in that country.

World • 16 Nov 22

Lusail Stadium, the 80,000-capacity venue that will host this year's World Cup final, on the outskirts of Qatar's capital Doha

World Cup: Rights groups demand worker compensation

With the World Cup just days away, the spotlight is shining on Qatar, the controversial hosts of the tournament.

World • 15 Nov 22