Tony O'Donoghue

RTÉ Soccer Correspondent

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Athlone want FAI member's UEFA letter to be withdrawn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Club has called for a submission to FIFA and UEFA that was written by FAI Council member Nixon Morton to be formally withdrawn.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

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