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
FAI meets LOI representatives over possible disruption The Football Association of Ireland has said that it will continue to monitor the situation in relation to the coronavirus, confirming that it will take ... Soccer • 11 Mar 20
FAI issue handshake ban over Covid-19 outbreak The FAI have announced that players are barred from shaking hands with opponents and officials "until further notice" in a bid to contain the spread ... Soccer • 09 Mar 20
Delaney joined as notice party to application Former FAI chief executive John Delaney has been joined as a notice party to proceedings brought by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement ... Soccer • 20 Feb 20
Quinn calls on Basketball Ireland and FAI to avoid row FAI interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn has called on Basketball Ireland to speak to Irish soccer's governing body after they questioned the Government's financial rescue ... Soccer • 05 Feb 20
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
Quinn welcomes 'rebuilding' of Irish football brand Football in Ireland can now thrive and prosper, and not just survive following today's financial rescue, according to FAI Interim Deputy CEO, Niall Quinn. Soccer • 30 Jan 20
FAI funding doubled as part of refinancing deal The Government will double its funding and give the FAI an interest free loan of €2.5m annually for the next three years as part of ... Soccer • 30 Jan 20
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 ... Soccer • 30 Jan 20
More chaos for FAI as LOI refs' frustration escalates The 2020 League of Ireland campaign has been thrown into yet more chaos after 23 of the 70-strong panel of officials failed their pre-season fitness ... Soccer • 26 Jan 20
