Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

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

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