Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

The last game played in the League of Ireland Premier Division before restrictions came into place was 70 days ago

Majority in favour of return to play according to PFAI

The union representing players in the League of Ireland, the PFAI, has said that its members are overwhelmingly in favour of returning to action even if that means playing behind closed doors.

Soccer • 15 May 20

Mick McCarthy has handed the managerial baton on to Stephen Kenny

Spotlight now on Kenny as McCarthy exits stage left

RTÉ Soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue reflects on Mick McCarthy's magnanimous departure from his Republic of Ireland post and looks ahead to what faces new manager Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 05 Apr 20

FAI face Kenny succession dilemma after fresh delay

The almost certain postponement of the Euro 2020 play-offs until after Stephen Kenny is due to take over from Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager gives the FAI a major headache, writes Tony O'Donoghue.

Soccer • 01 Apr 20

Extraordinary circumstances mean tough calls for FAI

RTÉ Soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue reflects on UEFA's decision to postpone Euro 2020 for a year and what that may mean for the succession plan from Mick McCarthy to Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 17 Mar 20

The FAI are currently voting by email with a result expected this evening

FAI vote in favour of €50 million rescue deal

Members of the FAI Council have voted to support the banking element of the €50 million rescue deal negotiated in January.

Soccer • 16 Mar 20

Megan Connolly (R) in action against Ukraine last October

Updated Connolly ruled out of Euro qualifying double-header

Brighton midfielder Megan Connolly has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland reckoning for the forthcoming European qualifiers against Greece and Montenegro because of a shoulder injury.

Soccer • 02 Mar 20

The announcement of the rescue package was made outside the Department of Sport

Tony O'Donoghue: FAI gloom lifts as rescue deal agreed

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent Tony O'Donoghue reflects on football's radical reformation in the wake of a financial rescue package.

Soccer • 30 Jan 20

The three main stakeholders have been working behind the scenes to complete a deal

FAI rescue package set to be announced today

Details of a refinancing arrangement for the Football Association of Ireland involving the Government, UEFA and the Bank of Ireland are due to be announced later today.

Soccer • 30 Jan 20

Gerry McAnaney received 88 votes at Saturday's EGM

McAnaney elected as new FAI president

Gerry McAnaney is the new president of the Football Association of Ireland after defeating Sligo Rovers chairman Martin Heraghty by 88 votes to 40 at Saturday's EGM.

Soccer • 26 Jan 20

The FAI said Niall Quinn's role will focus on leading a future League of Ireland strategy

Niall Quinn appointed interim deputy CEO at FAI

Former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn has been appointed interim deputy chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland.

Soccer • 23 Jan 20