Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

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Delegates gathered at Dublin's Mansion House for this year's AGM

FAI remain in €63.5 million worth of debt

At today's first in-person FAI AGM since 2019, the association remains in debt to the tune of €63.5million.

Soccer • 23 Jul 22

Rhys McClenaghan said that the FIG 'do not understand the gravity of the Belfast Agreement and the unique situation pertaining to Northern Ireland'

Chambers asks FIG to 'reflect on' McClenaghan decision

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has said it is unacceptable for gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and other athletes from Northern Ireland to be prevented from competing in the Commonwealth Games because they have previously represented Ireland.

other sport • 31 May 22

From paradise to pandemonium: 20 years on from Saipan

Sent to Saipan to capture some pretty, tropical pre-World Cup package for the television news, RTÉ Soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue recalls a frantic week spent covering the most divisive story in Irish sport's history

Soccer • 22 May 22

Stephen Bradley has led Shamrock Rovers to consecutive league titles

Bradley set for Lincoln talks following formal approach

Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley is set to hold talks with Lincoln City over the managerial vacancy at the League 1 club.

Soccer • 03 May 22

FAI board member Packie Bonner at the launch of the 2021 edition of the Social Return On Investment Model, supported by Uefa Grow

Bonner: FAI 'encouraged' ahead of Kenny campaign review

FAI board member Packie Bonner says he has been encouraged by the progress made by Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland Ireland side in recent matches but that a decision on a contract extension for the Ireland manager would not be made until after the board review the entire World Cup campaign.

Soccer • 17 Nov 21

Damien Duff is set to take over as new Shelbourne manager

Damien Duff set to be appointed Shelbourne manager

SSE Airtricity League First Division champions Shelbourne will announce their new manager at noon tomorrow with former Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff expected to take up his first managerial post.

Soccer • 02 Nov 21

Packie Bonner is set for a return to the FAI

Bonner set for return role with the FAI

Former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner is about to return to the FAI as an independent director.

Soccer • 20 May 21

Future remains uncertain as FAI convene virtual AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the FAI is being held virtually this afternoon with independent chairperson Roy Barrett saying the financial statements show how deep the "pain of the past" runs throughout the game.

Soccer • 29 Dec 20

The Ireland captain does not look beyond the next match or training session

Coleman ready for 'a right old battle' with England

RTE football correspondent Tony O'Donoghue sat down for a one-on-one chat with Ireland captain Seamus Coleman ahead of tonight's clash with England at Wembley. Read the entire interview here.

Soccer • 12 Nov 20

Cork City are set to go under private ownership once again

Cork City supporters vote in favour of sale of club

The board of management of FORAS, the supporters trust that runs Cork City Football Club, has confirmed that the members last night voted in favour of the motion to endorse the board's recommendation to sell the club to Preston North End owner Trevor Hemmings and his company Grovemoor Limited.

Soccer • 29 Oct 20