Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

FAI submit report to FIFA over alleged racist remark

The Football Association of Ireland has formally submitted a report to FIFA about an allegation of racism in an under-21s match.

Soccer • 07 Sep 23

Vera Pauw has accused the FAI executive, led by CEO Jonathan Hill, of reneging on a promised contract offer

Ronan: FAI silence has created an unhelpful vacuum

The FAI needs to explain the decision not to offer Vera Pauw a new contract, or matters off the pitch will continue to overshadow events on it, according to former Ireland manager Sue Ronan.

Soccer • 04 Sep 23

Vera Pauw says she missed out on two different roles while waiting for a new contract with Ireland

Exclusive Pauw claims she was undermined by FAI during World Cup

Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw claims the FAI executive undermined her authority ahead of and during the World Cup.

Soccer • 02 Sep 23

Lafferty ban reduced to four games on appeal

Sligo Rovers' Danny Lafferty has had a six-match suspension reduced to four games on appeal

Soccer • 02 Aug 23

Vera Pauw led Ireland to their first World Cup appearance

FAI set to review World Cup with Pauw's future in doubt

The FAI will "undertake a full and comprehensive review" of the Republic of Ireland's performance in the World Cup as the uncertainty over Vera Pauw's future continues.

Soccer • 02 Aug 23

Shane Robinson has joined the FAI as assistant director of football

Robinson lands FAI assistant director of football role

Shane Robinson has been appointed as assistant director of football for the Football Association of Ireland.

Soccer • 17 Jul 23

Maeve McMahon speaking at the Ulster Bank League awards in 2016

McMahon joins FAI board as independent director

Maeve McMahon has become the latest member of the FAI board, taking on the role of independent director of the association.

Soccer • 30 Jun 23

Joe Delaney (R) pictured with his son John in 2007

Former FAI honorary treasurer Joe Delaney dies aged 82

Former Honorary Treasurer of the FAI Joe Delaney has died aged 82.

Soccer • 22 Jun 23

The match was held at the OPAP Arena, home of AEK Athens FC

FAI to review access issues faced by fans in Athens

The FAI say they will be reviewing the access issues that impacted Republic of Ireland's supporters as they attempted to gain entry into the OPAP Arena in Athens on Friday night.

Soccer • 16 Jun 23

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill spoke to the media at Abbotstown

FAI have reduced debt by almost €20m says CEO Hill

FAI CEO Jonathan Hill said the association has reduced its overall debt by almost €20m as he laid out long-term plans to significantly improve investment in the game at all levels.

Soccer • 08 Jun 23

Every pitch and stadium in the country has been audited

FAI unveil €863m wish list after stark facilities audit

The Football Association of Ireland have published their strategic analysis and vision for the next 15 years, in which the organisation says it requires €863 million to modernise facilities and standards in Ireland.

Soccer • 08 Jun 23

Player has ban increased after assault on referee

A player from Cavan soccer club Sporting BJD has had his ban from all football-related activity extended to seven years by the FAI after his assault on a referee during a North Eastern Football League encounter against Bay United FC last month.

Soccer • 09 May 23

Don't pit sport against equestrian industry - Varadkar

The Taoiseach suggested the Government was not inclined to revisit its policy on the redistribution of betting tax, following questions in the Dáil in relation to the matter.

Soccer • 26 Apr 23

The FAI have condemned abuse aimed at members of Ireland's U15s team

FAI condemns racist abuse aimed at Ireland U15 boys

The FAI have condemned "vile and horrific racist abuse" aimed at members of the Republic of Ireland Under-15s boys squad.

Soccer • 25 Mar 23

New crests revealed for Ireland teams and FAI

The FAI has unveiled a new crest for the Republic of Ireland's national teams, with a return to the shamrock motif.

Soccer • 09 Mar 23

Niamh O'Mahony's election to the FAI Board was confirmed, lifting female representation to 25%

O'Mahony elected to FAI Board at resumed AGM

Packie Bonner and Robert Watt were ratified for a further two years on the FAI Board, though there was surprise as SFAI representative Tom Browne was not endorsed at today's Annual General Meeting in Dublin.

Soccer • 21 Jan 23

Roy Barrett would like to see football benefit from the betting levy

Barrett insists football deserves cut of betting levy

Roy Barrett has called for a fairer distribution of the betting levy, which should take into account the money raised by the Government from football gambling.

Soccer • 14 Jan 23

Roy Barrett will stay in his role until a replacement is found

Barrett wants football funding as FAI look to future

Outgoing FAI chairperson Roy Barrett has outlined the reasons for his decision to leave his role, emphasising that he believes that the organisation is in a better place than when he started.

Soccer • 13 Jan 23

Roy Barrett was appointed as FAI chairperson in January 2020

Roy Barrett stepping down as FAI chairperson

Roy Barrett is to step down as independent chairperson of the Football Association of Ireland.

Soccer • 13 Jan 23

Pauw could take legal action over report allegations

Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw said she will consider the possibility of legal action as she strongly denied all allegations made against her in a report by the US National Women's Soccer League [NWSL] that was published on Wednesday.

Soccer • 16 Dec 22

The Republic of Ireland players celebrating their win at Hampden Park

FAI fined €20k for Ireland team's dressing room song

The FAI have been fined €20,000 by UEFA for 'violating rules of decent conduct' due to singing that took place in the dressing room after the national team's World Cup play-off win against Scotland in October.

Soccer • 08 Dec 22

Heading has come into focus after a rise in dementia cases in footballers

Scottish players told not to head ball around matches

The FAI has said it will "continuously monitor all aspects of player safety" in Ireland after Scottish clubs were to be told players should not head the ball in the days immediately before and after games.

Soccer • 28 Nov 22