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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 stepping down as FAI chairperson Roy Barrett is to step down as independent chairperson of the Football Association of Ireland. Soccer • 13 Jan 23
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
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
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
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
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
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
Euro 2028 bid submitted as three Irish stadiums listed The joint bid between the UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028 has been formally submitted to UEFA at a preliminary level. Soccer • 16 Nov 22
Euro 2028 bid submitted as three Irish stadiums listed The joint bid between the UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028 has been formally submitted to UEFA at a preliminary level. Soccer • 16 Nov 22
FAI: WC coverage can 'shine a light' on Qatar issues The FAI has said that intense media coverage of the Qatar World Cup will help to "shine a light" on human rights and LGBTQ+ issues in the country. Soccer • 15 Nov 22
FAI: WC coverage can 'shine a light' on Qatar issues The FAI has said that intense media coverage of the Qatar World Cup will help to "shine a light" on human rights and LGBTQ+ issues in the country. Soccer • 15 Nov 22
Dublin ref strike cancelled after 'productive' talks The Dublin branch of the Irish soccer referee's society (ISRS) have decided not to proceed with a planned strike after talks with the FAI. Soccer • 12 Nov 22
Dublin ref strike cancelled after 'productive' talks The Dublin branch of the Irish soccer referee's society (ISRS) have decided not to proceed with a planned strike after talks with the FAI. Soccer • 12 Nov 22
FAI creates role for head of women's football The FAI are seeking applications for a newly created role that will operate as Head of Women and Girls' Football. Soccer • 25 Oct 22
FAI creates role for head of women's football The FAI are seeking applications for a newly created role that will operate as Head of Women and Girls' Football. Soccer • 25 Oct 22
Recap: Scotland 0-1 Republic Of Ireland The Republic of Ireland are there. Their first World Cup. On a famous night at Hampden Park, Vera Pauw's warriors booked their ticket to Australia and New Zealand. Here's how it happened... Soccer • 11 Oct 22
Recap: Scotland 0-1 Republic Of Ireland The Republic of Ireland are there. Their first World Cup. On a famous night at Hampden Park, Vera Pauw's warriors booked their ticket to Australia and New Zealand. Here's how it happened... Soccer • 11 Oct 22
Sligo vow to fight FAI charge over suspended player Sligo Rovers will face a disciplinary hearing after being charged by the FAI over the fielding of a suspended player in their 2-0 win over Dundalk last week. Soccer • 05 Sep 22
Sligo vow to fight FAI charge over suspended player Sligo Rovers will face a disciplinary hearing after being charged by the FAI over the fielding of a suspended player in their 2-0 win over Dundalk last week. Soccer • 05 Sep 22
FAI pays tribute to late president Des Casey The Football Association of Ireland has paid tribute to its former president and UEFA executive board member Des Casey, who has died aged 91. Soccer • 24 Aug 22
FAI pays tribute to late president Des Casey The Football Association of Ireland has paid tribute to its former president and UEFA executive board member Des Casey, who has died aged 91. Soccer • 24 Aug 22
FAI recommend water breaks in all domestic soccer games The FAI has recommended water breaks at all LOI, Women's National League, underage National Leagues and grassroots games this weekend as temperatures soar. Soccer • 12 Aug 22
FAI recommend water breaks in all domestic soccer games The FAI has recommended water breaks at all LOI, Women's National League, underage National Leagues and grassroots games this weekend as temperatures soar. Soccer • 12 Aug 22