Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

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

Both Ministers reminded the FAI that there is still serious work to be done to restore trust that the association is fit to receive public funds

Ministers inform FAI that governance plan will go ahead

The Minister for Sport, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State, Dara Calleary have written to the FAI warning them that there will be no changes to the Memorandum of Understanding signed in January that enabled a Government rescue package of the cash strapped association.

Soccer • 09 Jul 20

The FAI Board has approved the format, despite several clubs objecting

FAI Board approves format for League of Ireland restart

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland has approved the format for the resumption of the League of Ireland on 31 July.

Soccer • 02 Jul 20

Niall Quinn welcomed the restart of the League of Ireland season yesterday

FAI set to review process behind league format decision

The Football Association of Ireland board is set to review the process by which the decision was made to resume the League of Ireland season and in what format.

Soccer • 01 Jul 20

All clubs could be training as early as Monday

Friday deadline for League of Ireland agreement

The League of Ireland clubs have until Friday to agree a resumption of football after a series of meetings on Wednesday.

Soccer • 25 Jun 20