Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

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

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