Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Mick McCarthy has the support of Ian Harte

Harte backs McCarthy to return to Ireland role

Mick McCarthy has been backed to return as Republic of Ireland manager after Martin O'Neill's five-year reign came to an abrupt close.

Soccer • 22 Nov 18

The FAI and the IFA have launched a joint bid to host the 2023 European Championships

FAI and IFA announce joint bid to host 2023 U21 Euros

The FAI and the IFA have announced a joint-bid to host the 2023 European Championships at a press conference in Belfast this afternoon.

Soccer • 01 Nov 18

Ciaran Clark has been ruled out of tonight's clash with Wales

Injured Ciaran Clark ruled out of Wales clash

Ciaran Clark will miss the Republic of Ireland's Nations League showdown with Wales after picking up an injury in training.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Ian Mallon (l) with Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill

FAI announces departure of communications director

The Football Association of Ireland is on the lookout for a new director of communications following the resignation of Ian Mallon.

Soccer • 28 Feb 18

Racist abuse of Cyrus Christie has been referred to the Gardai

Cyrus Christie hits back against racist abuse

Republic of Ireland international Cyrus Christie has spoken out against the recent online racist abuse he received, after the FAI reported the issue to authorities.

Soccer • 21 Nov 17

Bray picked up their first point in five games against Bohemians on Friday night

FAI confirms Bray financially secure until season's end

The FAI has confirmed that struggling Bray Wanderers are in a position to participate in the SSE Airtricity League until, at least, the end of the season.

Soccer • 05 Aug 17

Athlone Town have been embroiled in scandal

FAI bring betting charges against Athlone 'members'

The FAI have brought charges against 'members of Athlone Town', following an investigation into match-fixing and irregular betting patterns.

Soccer • 08 Jul 17

City Calling Stadium played host to Longford Town v Athlone Town

FAI investigating Athlone Town

The Football Association of Ireland has launched an investigation into Athlone Town regarding potential breaches of its rules after UEFA flagged up irregular betting patterns in a match involving the club and Longford Town last Saturday.

Soccer • 04 May 17

John Delaney is now a member of the UEFA executive committee

Delaney hopeful UEFA role can strengthen Irish football

John Delaney is confident his new role as an UEFA executive committee member will not detract from his responsibilities as chief executive of the FAI.

Soccer • 05 Apr 17

St Patrick's Athletic believe that the FAI have "utterly failed" the domestic game

War of words rages on between FAI and St Pat's

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have expressed their “extreme disappointment” with St Patrick’s Athletic for a statement released on Friday in relation to the association’s proposed funding grant.

Soccer • 06 Aug 16

Each League of Ireland club is to receive €5,000

FAI invests €100k to help Airtricty League clubs

The Football Association of Ireland, in conjunction with the Premier Clubs Association, has announced funding of up to €5,000 per club to assist each SSE Airtricity League club towards completing five-year strategic plans.

Soccer • 30 Jul 16

The FAI was unhappy that Athlone gave such late notice for the cancellation

FAI orders review into Athlone Town circumstances

The Football Association of Ireland has ordered an independent review into the circumstances surrounding Athlone Town’s failure to fulfil a fixture against Waterford last Friday.

Soccer • 06 Jun 16

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