Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

Stephen Kenny was forced to make a number of changes

Five Ireland players to miss Wales game due to Covid-19

Five Republic of Ireland players will miss this afternoon's Nations League clash with Wales after one squad member tested positive for Covid-19.

Soccer • 11 Oct 20

Stephen Kenny chats to Connolly at training

Connolly and Arter miss Ireland training

Brighton striker Aaron Connolly sat out the Republic of Ireland's training session this afternoon but is expected to be fit for Thursday's clash with Slovakia.

Soccer • 05 Oct 20

Niall Quinn announced today that he would be leaving the FAI

Niall Quinn at the FAI - A rocky road well navigated

The outgoing FAI deputy interim CEO helped the FAI to negotiate several difficult hurdles but was also frustrated by what he saw as resistance to change from some in Irish football, writes Tony O'Donoghue.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

'I've met all the stakeholders and ultimately the nominations committee approved my appointment to the board and I was appointed'

'Is there a conflict of interest? No there's not'

Roy Barrett says that there was no conflict of interest regarding his appointment as Independent Chairman of the FAI after it emerged he was proposed for the vacancy by the governor of Bank of Ireland, who are the association's largest creditor.

Soccer • 01 Sep 20

Stephen Kenny in the dugout at Republic of Ireland training this morning

St Patrick's Athletic trio train with Ireland squad

St Patrick's Athletic trio Lee Desmond, Shane Griffin and Conor Kearns trained with the Republic of Ireland squad this morning.

Soccer • 31 Aug 20

Exclusive FAI denies Bass claim chairman was bank's candidate

The FAI has described as 'misleading' claims that the association's independent chairman Roy Barrett was recommended for his role by a representative of Bank of Ireland.

Soccer • 27 Aug 20

FAI delegates agree to work within terms of Memorandum

The FAI National Council in Dublin discussed the controversial Memorandum of Understanding signed between the FAI and Government, with the delegates agreeing to work within its terms.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

There is unease among council members about the make-up of the board

Divisions forming as FAI meet amid insolvency concerns

The future role of the FAI Council will be among the topics discussed at today's meeting of the football body in Dublin.

FAI • 07 Aug 20

Reform or bust - Owens issues warning to FAI council

FAI council members have been urged to fully endorse governance reforms at an EGM at the end of the month or the association could go bust.

Soccer • 05 Aug 20

The likes of Dundalk and Linfield have met in recent years in cross-border competitions like the Unite the Union Champions Cup

Premier Division clubs call for all-island league

The 10 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clubs have written to the Football Association of Ireland urging them to submit a proposal for an all-island League to UEFA for consideration.

Soccer • 20 Jul 20