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Doherty says 'messy' manager hunt lacks clarity

Matt Doherty has said the Republic of Ireland's ongoing search for a new head coach is "messy", adding that there's a lack of clarity around the protracted process.

Soccer • 22 Apr 24

'If we go overseas for our new CEO, let it be from nations like Iceland, Croatia or other smaller countries with similar football foundations'

Two LOI men who fit the bill for FAI chief executive

Daniel Lambert and John Martin come from backgrounds which mean wanting better outcomes for Irish football is instinctual and they are achieving this through clever business acumen. They are exactly the type of characters the FAI needs right now.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

FAI's mountain of issues overshadow Hill's rocky reign

The FAI CEO leaves after a forgettable stint presiding over a difficult period for Irish football

Soccer • 16 Apr 24

Jonathan Hill was the first permanent CEO appointed to the FAI following the governance issues which emerged during the John Delaney era

Hill leaving position as FAI chief executive

Jonathan Hill will leave his post as chief executive officer of the Football Association of Ireland at the end of the month.

Soccer • 15 Apr 24

FAI still confident it will name new manager this month

The FAI still intend to announce the new manager for the Republic of Ireland men's national team this month.

Soccer • 10 Apr 24

Hannah Dingley will take up the position in late May

Dingley appointed FAI head of women and girls' football

Hannah Dingley has been appointed as the new head of women and girls' football with the Football Association of Ireland.

Soccer • 10 Apr 24

Richer Sadiler has called out the FAI over their Ireland manager hunt

Sadlier: Questions for FAI over Ireland manager hunt

Richie Sadlier believes that it's time to shift focus towards those in charge of the hunt for a new Republic of Ireland manager.

Soccer • 10 Apr 24

Greece boss Gus Poyet is keen to stay in his post

Report: Poyet offered & rejected Ireland job this week

Gus Poyet has turned down the chance to manage the Republic of Ireland football team, according to reports in Greece.

Soccer • 30 Mar 24

The FAI board met at the FAI's HQ on Wednesday

FAI insist new manager announcement on track for April

Football Association of Ireland president Paul Cooke has reiterated that the FAI expect to appoint a new senior men's team head coach next month.

Soccer • 28 Mar 24

Pictured at the announcement that Sky is to become the men's primary sponsor are Republic of Ireland players, from left, Abbie Larkin, captain Seamus Coleman, captain Katie McCabe and Chiedozie Ogbene

FAI's four-year sponsor search ends as Sky expands deal

The FAI has announced that Sky will become the new sponsor of the Republic of Ireland men's team, while the already existing deal with the women's side is to be extended.

Soccer • 20 Mar 24

Spot-fixing involves players manipulating incidents in matches, such as yellow cards and corners, to defraud bookmakers

Items seized in connection with spot-fixing allegation

The League of Ireland has confirmed that a garda investigation is under way following an incident in which it said a member of the public offered to bribe a player.

Soccer • 01 Mar 24

In a statement, the League of Ireland said: 'We would like to thank and praise the player who immediately reported the incident'

League of Ireland aware of spot-fixing allegation

The League of Ireland has said it is aware of a garda investigation into an alleged incident where a player was approached to take part in spot-fixing.

Soccer • 01 Mar 24

'The role of managing the national team is not a proposal to the debs, it's a professional commitment. This shouldn't take this long.'

Stopgap O'Shea may be the charismatic steward we need

In his first column for RTÉ Online, Eoin Doyle outlines the qualities he would like to see in the next Ireland manager, qualities which he believes John O'Shea possesses.

Soccer • 01 Mar 24

Can John O'Shea make his mark in two games?

5 items in O'Shea's interim Ireland inbox

John O'Shea has been handed the reins for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming double header against Switzerland and Belgium. Can he make an immediate impact with the national team?

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

John O'Shea will lead the Republic of Ireland team for the two games

O'Shea appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager

John O'Shea has been appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager for the two friendly international matches against Belgium and Switzerland in March.

John OShea • 28 Feb 24

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill, right, and FAI independent director Catherine Guy arriving at Leinster House

Recap: FAI at the Public Accounts Committee

Representatives of the FAI are at Leinster House appeared before the Dáil committee, where funding provided to the the association from Sport Ireland and the Exchequer will be examined.

Soccer • 22 Feb 24

Doyle: FAI have to leave playing style to manager

RTÉ soccer analysts Richie Sadlier and Kevin Doyle believe the FAI need to trust the incoming manager to use their "intuition and experience" in the role, regardless of the association's desire for collaboration.

Soccer • 21 Feb 24

FAI director of football Marc Canham unveiled the FAI's Football Pathways Plan at the Aviva Stadium

New manager 'getting closer' but may take month or more

FAI director of football Marc Canham said the association are "getting closer" to appointing a new senior men's manager, but he would not guarantee one will be in place before next month's friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland.

Soccer • 20 Feb 24

Eileen Gleeson is looking to keep Ireland's momentum going

Gleeson stays coy as FAI look to fill key role

Eileen Gleeson said her focus is entirely on preparing her Republic of Ireland team for Friday's friendly against Italy as the FAI continue their search to fill her old position as the head of women's and girls' football.

Soccer • 19 Feb 24

Denise O'Sullivan will miss the two friendly games

O'Sullivan ruled out for Ireland, Peamount duo added

Denise O'Sullivan has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's international friendlies against Italy and Wales due to injury with Peamount United teenager Jess Fitzgerald getting a first senior call-up.

Soccer • 19 Feb 24

Ursula Scully (l) and Laura Finnegan O'Halloran have been added to the FAI board

FAI meets gender requirement with board appointments

The FAI has appointed two female members to their general assembly board to exceed the Government's gender balance requirement.

Soccer • 10 Feb 24

FAI apologise over claim fans too drunk to use tickets

The Football Association of Ireland have apologised to Republic of Ireland supporters after they were inadvertently e-mailed about "contested" fan behaviour at last November's Euro 2024 qualifier in Amsterdam.

Soccer • 08 Feb 24

The League of Ireland begins on Friday 16 February

Increase of €110,000 in LOI prize money 'significant'

The FAI have announced the League of Ireland will see a rise of €110,000 in the overall prize money for the new season.

Soccer • 07 Feb 24

FAI to name Ireland manager in the 'next short while'

The FAI appear to be edging closer to naming a new manager for the Republic of Ireland men's team, following a board meeting in Abbotstown on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 31 Jan 24

Lee Carsley had been heavily linked with the Ireland job

Carsley to reject chance to manage Ireland - reports

England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley has turned down the chance to be the next manager of the Republic of Ireland, according to reports.

Soccer • 26 Jan 24