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 ... 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 ... Soccer • 02 Jun 20
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 ... Soccer • 15 May 20
FAI considering consent forms for amateur players Players may be required to sign consent forms in order to play amateur soccer matches when matches resume following the coronavirus pandemic to protect clubs ... Soccer • 13 May 20
FAI seek more clarity on potential return to action The FAI have sought more clarity from Sport Ireland and the HSE as they look to nail down a return date for the game at ... Soccer • 07 May 20
Quinn: FAI trying to find 'soft landing' for LOI The FAI's Interim Deputy CEO Niall Quinn said the association is "trying to find as soft a landing as possible" for League of Ireland clubs ... Soccer • 06 May 20
FAI plot roadmap for return of grassroots soccer The FAI are investigating a way to bring back both adult amateur and underage soccer once the Government issues an update on lockdown procedures around ... Soccer • 30 Apr 20
Hoops and Sligo differ on behind-closed-doors games Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers appear to be at odds over the feasibility of playing League of Ireland games behind closed doors. Soccer • 29 Apr 20
UEFA release €236.5m to help member associations UEFA will boost all of its member associations with a total cash injection of €236.5m to help them through the Covid-19 pandemic. Soccer • 27 Apr 20
FAI and league officials plot return of domestic game The FAI has met with the National League Executive Committee to draw up a roadmap for the return of SSE Airtricity League football at the ... Soccer • 22 Apr 20
The rise and fall of the Bertie Bowl In an interview this week, Bertie Ahern reflects on why his dream of a national stadium was scuppered and why something should still be built ... Soccer • 19 Apr 20
Women's Super League may be finished at neutral venues The English Football Association is considering the possibility of playing the conclusion of the Women's Super League season at neutral venues. Soccer • 18 Apr 20
FAI extend deadline on nominations for president The FAI has extended the nomination period for candidates for president and vice-president of the association until 25 July due to the coronavirus pandemic. Soccer • 17 Apr 20
FAI join working group with clubs to plot league future The Football Association of Ireland and the National League Executive Committee have agreed to reconvene a working group with immediate effect. Soccer • 16 Apr 20
O'Shea & Cudicini make cut for FAI's Pro License course John O'Shea is among a batch of 20 coaches accepted on to the FAI's latest UEFA Pro License course, with former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini ... Soccer • 14 Apr 20
FAI launch homeskills programme for young footballers The FAI are set to launch an online Homeskills programme for young footballers who remain in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Soccer • 12 Apr 20
FAI committed to June return for domestic leagues The FAI have extended all football-related activity in Ireland until 5 May, though the association said it "remains committed" to resuming the men's and women's ... Soccer • 10 Apr 20
Kenny wants to build his team on defensive quartet Stephen Kenny believes the Republic of Ireland have one of the best international back fours in Europe - and he's ready to use that as ... Soccer • 09 Apr 20
Spain insist Bilbao will be ready to host Euros games Spain say they will have "no problem" hosting Euro 2020 matches in Bilbao in the summer of 2021. Soccer • 09 Apr 20
Kenny: I wanted my own backroom team, simple as that Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has said he needs "clearly defined" roles in his backroom team, with Robbie Keane's involvement in the new set-up ... Soccer • 09 Apr 20
'A sensible outcome in a ludicrous situation' RTÉ soccer pundit and former Republic of Ireland international Richie Sadlier said the FAI's decision to part ways with Mick McCarthy was the most sensible ... Soccer • 04 Apr 20
FAI staff to have up to 50% of pay deferred A pay deferral scheme is being introduced at the Football Association of Ireland from tomorrow, with the highest earners at the body set to have ... Soccer • 31 Mar 20
FAI targets June resumption for League of Ireland The Football Association of Ireland and the National League Executive Committee have earmarked the third week in June for the resumption of SSE Airtricity League ... Soccer • 20 Mar 20
Quinn says decision on manager to be made in June FAI interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn says that the FAI will pick the "right time" to decide for a transition date between the reigns of ... Soccer • 17 Mar 20
FAI hopes to have email vote on rescue package The Football Association of Ireland board has this evening requested its council to vote on a €52.5m rescue deal by email. Soccer • 15 Mar 20
