Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Canham reveals regrets over Healy and defends position

FAI chief football officer Marc Canham has said he has full belief in the association's plan to develop Irish football despite several bumps in the road in recent months.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Evan Ferguson scored the crucial equaliser

Ferguson and Idah strike to secure play-off success

The Republic of Ireland had to come from behind once again to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in tonight's UEFA Nations League play-off at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Mar

FAI confirm that a 'racist incident' at an Under-17 match against Poland has been reported to UEFA

FAI report 'racist incident' at Under-17 match to UEFA

The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that a "racist incident" towards one of the Republic of Ireland Under-17 players has been reported to UEFA.

News • 23 Mar

Dingley to unveil FAI's women and girls action plan

The head of women's and girls' football Hannah Dingley will present the FAI's women and girls' football action plan in Dublin's Mansion House on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 10 Mar

(L to R): Eileen Gleeson, Colin Healy and Katie McCabe

McCabe urges FAI to review process around Healy exit

Katie McCabe has urged the FAI to review the process that's led to such confusion and frustration around the departure of Colin Healy as Republic of Ireland women's assistant coach.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Carla Ward's first match in charge is on 21 February against Turkey

RTÉ secures rights for ROI women's games for two years

RTÉ has agreed a new deal with the FAI for live coverage of the Republic of Ireland women's team for the next two years.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Colin Healy says he turned down a job offer with Cobh Ramblers on the strength of a conversation with Marc Canham

FAI dispute Healy account of WNT exit

Former Republic of Ireland women's assistant manager Colin Healy has hit out at the FAI for the manner in which it handled his departure from his post in the wake of Eileen Gleeson's exit from the managerial role.

Soccer • 04 Feb

A third tier will help bridge the gap between grassroots and professional according to the FAI

FAI set to create new league to bridge gap to LOI

The Football Association of Ireland is seeking to recruit 20 teams for a new league that will act as a direct connection between grassroots and professional football for the first time in Ireland.

Soccer • 12 Dec 24

Gleeson's reign ends as FAI opts against new contract

Eileen Gleeson's reign as Republic of Ireland head coach is over after the FAI confirmed her contract will not be renewed.

Soccer • 13 Dec 24

FAI President Paul Cooke (L) with chief football officer Marc Canham

Aligned calendar gets green light after FAI vote

The general assembly of the Football Association of Ireland has voted for the introduction of the aligned football calendar, one of the 11 priority actions under the organisation's Football Pathways Plan.

Soccer • 06 Dec 24

The page in the programme that made mention of Londonderry

FAI apologises over use of 'Londonderry' in programme

The FAI has apologised after last night's match programme against Wales carried a map of Ireland featuring the term 'Londonderry'.

Soccer • 04 Dec 24

David Courell also revealed it is unlikely Northern Ireland can be considered for a place for automatic qualifying

Euro 2028 games in Ireland to only be held at Aviva

FAI chief executive David Courell has revealed that the Euro 2028 matches originally slated for Casement Park could still be held in Ireland, but only at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Nov 24

The FAI will receive €6m in funding up to 2027

FAI to receive €6m a year as part of new MoU agreement

The government has signed off a new Memorandum of Understanding with the FAI, agreeing to fund the association to the tune of €6m a year until the end of 2027.

Soccer • 05 Nov 24

Shamrock Rovers academy to receive childcare funding

Shamrock Rovers' academy is set to be recognised as a Tusla-regulated childcare service as part of a novel project that could revolutionise the funding of youth players in Irish football.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

David Courell is to be appointed CEO of the FAI

Courell confirmed as new permanent CEO of FAI

David Courell is the new Chief Executive of the FAI, replacing Jonathan Hill who left the position following a pay controversy.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Áine O'Gorman is using her experience to help girls stay in sport

O'Gorman settling the score for girls in sport

Áine O'Gorman has endorsed the FAI's education programme, 'In Her Boots' aimed at reducing the drop-out rate of girls in sport.

Soccer • 30 Sep 24

O'Gorman settling the score for girls in sport

Áine O'Gorman has endorsed the FAI's education programme, 'In Her Boots' aimed at reducing the drop-out rate of girls in sport.

Soccer • 29 Sep 24

Canham says €10m a year would transform academies

FAI chief football officer Marc Canham says Government-aided academy funding of around €10m per year would "completely transform" the development of young Irish footballers, as the organisation continues to lobby for investment.

Soccer • 07 Feb

FAI President Paul Cooke addresses the organisation's AGM

FAI committed to including North in 2028 Euros

The Football Association of Ireland says it is absolutely committed to working with Northern Ireland to ensure they continue to feature in some way in Euro 2028 following the news that the Casement Park stadium redevelopment would not be completed in time for the tournament.

Soccer • 14 Sep 24

John Egan has been on trial with Burnley

Defender Egan signs up with Burnley until end of season

Ireland defender John Egan has joined Burnley on a contract until the end of the season.

Soccer • 10 Sep 24

FAI shave over €7m off debt after positive year

The Football Association of Ireland's debt has been reduced by over €7 million as the organisation recorded a surplus of €3.5m for the last financial year.

Soccer • 26 Aug 24

RTÉ to show all Nations League and Euro 2025 games live

RTÉ Sport will show all six of the Republic of Ireland's men's UEFA Nations League Group B2 games – kicking off with the big one, England at home in the Aviva Stadium, on Saturday, 7 September.

Soccer • 14 Aug 24

Alan Reynolds had been involved in the Under-21 set-up since July 2020

Alan Reynolds steps down as Irish Under-21s assistant

Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds has left his role with the Irish Under-21s, it has been announced.

Soccer • 05 Aug 24

'Drawing inspiration from the NFL model, where commercial revenue is split evenly among clubs while allowing them to retain locally generated income, could be effective'

Commercial break: Time to invest in an independent LOI

In the final instalment of his four-part series on the future funding of football in Ireland, Eoin Doyle makes the case for the League of Ireland breaking away from the FAI.

Soccer • 19 Jul 24

'Considering that football bets now constitute around 30% of all bets made in Ireland, it seems only fair that the sport receives a more equitable share of the betting levy'

Betting levy and welfare fund a good wager for football

In the third in his series on the future funding of football in Ireland, Eoin Doyle looks at a couple of existing revenue sources that work for other sports.

Soccer • 14 Jul 24