Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

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

Áine Power is one of six new people on UEFA's disciplinary board

Top UEFA role for Kilkenny native Áine Power

Irish woman Áine Power has been handed a major role in UEFA after being appointed to the UEFA Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body.

Soccer • 18 Jun 20

St Pat's owner Kelleher labels Owens & Quinn failures

The chairman of St Patrick's Athletic Football Club, Garrett Kelleher, has said that he is deeply concerned with the performance of current FAI executives Gary Owens and Niall Quinn.

Soccer • 16 Jun 20

Athlone Town have aired their disapproval of elements of Nixon Morton's submission to UEFA and FIFA

Athlone want FAI member's UEFA letter to be withdrawn

Athlone Town Football Club has called for a submission to FIFA and UEFA that was written by FAI Council member Nixon Morton to be formally withdrawn.

Soccer • 04 Jun 20

The FAI restructure plans remain on course

Shane Ross adamant FAI 'old guard' will not return

Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD is confident that plans to restructure the FAI will proceed and dismissed concerns over the changes raised by a member of the FAI Schools National Executive.

Soccer • 03 Jun 20

FAI member Morton expresses concerns to UEFA and FIFA

FAI senior council member Nixon Morton believes there is "a titanic battle for the heart and soul of football in our country" and has written to both UEFA and FIFA over his concerns at what he perceives as an outside influence on the future of the game in Ireland.

Soccer • 02 Jun 20

Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers are two of the four teams recommended to participate in the pilot programme ahead of European competitions

FAI pathway aims to begin with pilot programme in June

The Football Association of Ireland has advised clubs not to return to training nor to open grounds during phase one of the Government Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, which starts on Monday.

Soccer • 15 May 20