Kieran McKenna a hot ticket in English football after Ipswich Town’s rapid rise Committed to an expansive game plan, Kieran McKenna has led Ipswich Town to successive promotion campaigns and back in to the top flight of English football for the first time in 22 yearsSat May 11 2024 - 06:00
Mason Melia earns St Pat’s a point against Shamrock RoversThe 16-year-old got a rough treatment in Tallaght but rose above it to score crucial goalFri May 10 2024 - 22:18
Governance issues at centre of dispute between SFAI and Dublin schoolboys’ and girls’ leagueElite under-14 squads from DDSL not allowed to compete at Gaynor and Kennedy cups due to league’s refusal to pay affiliation feesThu May 09 2024 - 20:01
Dundalk goalkeeper George Shelvey gets 10-game ban for aiming anti-Irish slur at refereeClub says English player ‘did not, at first, comprehend the discriminatory aspect of his words’Thu May 09 2024 - 17:31
Manager Jon Daly departs St Patrick’s Athletic after defeat to Sligo RoversDaly led the Saints to FAI Cup glory last November but Monday’s defeat was their seventh in the league this seasonTue May 07 2024 - 14:39
FAI director of football Marc Canham faces endemic problems. He has yet to convince he’s the man to solve themIn February he launched an ambitious plan, but it’s far from clear he can implement it. And the Republic of Ireland’s men’s team still don’t have a permanent managerSat May 04 2024 - 06:00
Shamrock Rovers finding their stride despite €2.4m losses Jack Byrne and Neil Farrugia in line to return from injury for Shamrock Rovers for visit to rivals BohemiansFri May 03 2024 - 06:00
FAI intervenes in stand-off between underage soccer leaguesDublin and District Schoolboys’/girls’ League denied entry to Gaynor and Kennedy Cups due to continuing dispute with Schoolboys’/girls’ FAIWed May 01 2024 - 19:53
Sinead Farrelly retires from international football just eight caps into Ireland career‘It is with a tremendous amount of sadness that I’ve made the difficult decision to retire from international football’Mon Apr 29 2024 - 18:57
Shelbourne work past St Pat’s to maintain lead at the top John Martin strikes to give Damien Duff’s side a first win in almost a month with rival sides elsewhere dropping pointsFri Apr 26 2024 - 22:33
John O’Shea confirmed as Ireland interim boss for June friendliesBrian Kerr will not join up with the team for games against Hungary and Portugal due to prior commitmentsFri Apr 26 2024 - 11:10
League of Ireland preview: Pack closing in on ShelbourneAirtricity League Premier Division leaders Shelbourne have endured a wobble and defending champions Shamrock Rovers are now within striking distance of top spot as they host Galway UnitedFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
FAI academy plan: ‘We’ve let politics get in the way of football for 25 years’Sum of €10m needed annually from Government, private investors, Uefa and Fifa to run club academiesThu Apr 25 2024 - 06:00
‘We need help with facilities’: League of Ireland’s main problem on show in Dublin derby stalemateManagers of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers lament pitch’s effect on spectacle as FAI officials watch onTue Apr 23 2024 - 14:53
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers offer no goals but plenty of bite in Tolka Park stalemateShels’ lead at the top of the table had been cut to three points with Rovers and Derry City sharpening their blades beneath themMon Apr 22 2024 - 22:09
What to do with the FAI? ‘Raze it to the ground and start again’The newly-branded, full-reformed FAI moves at a glacial pace and is set to be without both a men’s manager and a CEOSat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into SeptemberFAI director of football Marc Canham sets new deadline of England Nations League gameFri Apr 19 2024 - 12:16
Ireland’s Gavin Bazunu out for at least nine months with Achilles injurySouthampton goalkeeper had surgery on ruptured tendon and hopes to be back before the end of next seasonFri Apr 19 2024 - 10:45
James McClean hopes to finish his career at Derry CityWrexham winger had plenty to say about the state of Irish domestic footballFri Apr 19 2024 - 06:00
James McClean brands FAI managerial search a ‘shambles’Welcome to Wrexham star heavily critical of his former Republic of Ireland and Derry City boss Stephen KennyThu Apr 18 2024 - 06:00
FAI will not meet this week’s deadline to announce a new Ireland managerMarc Canham briefs board meeting on Wednesday as John O’Shea remains open to interim or assistant coach roleTue Apr 16 2024 - 19:38
Jonathan Hill profile: FAI CEO’s term will not be deemed a successUltimately the Hill legacy looks to be one of big plans being talked about and promised, but never fully executedMon Apr 15 2024 - 18:58
Bohs take Shels scalp in northside Dublin derbyDamien Duff’s team’s lead down to five points as they are defeated at Tolka ParkFri Apr 12 2024 - 22:07
No white smoke expected on new Republic manager until middle of next week FAI intend to announce Stephen Kenny’s successor next Wednesday or Thursday after a lengthy hiring processFri Apr 12 2024 - 15:22
Damien Duff says if fans do not feel safe they will not go to gamesBohs’ Cian Byrne was struck by a flare in February, and a linesman was caught by a missile launched from the Shels end last Friday in DroghedaFri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00
FAI set new deadline of next week to announce Ireland managerThe FAI have set a new deadline of next week to announce the Republic of Ireland men's managerWed Apr 10 2024 - 17:48
Damien Duff tired of Ireland manager saga as Shelbourne await punishment for smoke bomb incidentLeaders Shelbourne host Bohs in a sold-out Dublin derby at Tolka on Friday but Reds boss Damien Duff braced for potential ban on travelling Shels fans for Galway fixtureTue Apr 09 2024 - 23:00
Clinical England pick off Ireland in front of 30,000 at the Aviva Lauren James and Alex Greenwood strike in the first half as Sara Wiegman’s England hold off a late rally to keep a clean sheetTue Apr 09 2024 - 21:48
Pressure mounting on FAI as mystery surrounds identity of new managerThe FAI hope to unveil their new men's manager on Friday, April 12th, having missed three previous deadlinesSun Mar 31 2024 - 17:36
Shamrock Rovers outclass Bohemians in front of record League of Ireland crowd New stand at Tallaght Stadium sees a record crowd of 10,094 pass through the turnstiles to see the champions win this Dublin derbyFri Mar 29 2024 - 22:09
James Talbot set to return for Bohemians in big derby clash with Shamrock RoversTallaght Stadium in line for record crowd for Friday night’s clash of the great rivalsFri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
John O’Shea: ‘If I could be manager of Ireland in the morning, I would make it happen’Greece manager Gus Poyet is free from ‘existing contractual obligations’ on SundayWed Mar 27 2024 - 23:00
FAI CEO Jonathan Hill survives a mini-board revoltCanham to unveil Ireland men’s manager on April 11th or 12thWed Mar 27 2024 - 18:17
Shaqiri’s free-kick consigns John O’Shea’s Ireland to narrow defeat against SwitzerlandFormer Liverpool forward strikes with a first half free-kick as Ireland cannot force an equaliser despite late pressureTue Mar 26 2024 - 22:04
Chiedozie Ogbene to miss Ireland friendly through injuryWinger has returned to Luton Town for treatmentTue Mar 26 2024 - 11:47
Bohs appoint Alan Reynolds as new manager ahead of Dublin derby“It is very early days, but I am looking forward to getting in and they will work, that is for sure.”Tue Mar 26 2024 - 11:08
Rediscovering how to win remains the goal for John O’Shea and Ireland as Switzerland come to DublinInterim manager John O'Shea confident ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before Republic finally register that elusive victoryTue Mar 26 2024 - 06:00
Lack of answers leaves door open for John O’Shea to become permanent Ireland managerO’Shea offers little clarity on ‘if, buts and maybes’ that could see Marc Canham offer the former international a full-time jobTue Mar 26 2024 - 05:55
‘Let’s wait and see’ - John O’Shea unsure of his future after Ireland interim duties ‘If my remit beforehand was “John, you are the full-time new manager” it might be a different situation’Mon Mar 25 2024 - 12:59
Assured O’Shea pleased with Ireland performance against Belgium ‘You’re playing Belgium in Dublin, you’d take a clean sheet but a little bit disappointed in the end too’Sun Mar 24 2024 - 23:00
Ireland draw out Belgium but fail to find killer touch in entertaining encounterCaoimhín Kelleher puts in strong showing as Evan Ferguson’s goal drought continues with missed penaltySun Mar 24 2024 - 15:10
John O’Shea looks right at home on first day at the Ireland interim officeO’Shea was delighted with Evan Ferguson’s reaction to his missed penalty in 0-0 draw against BelgiumSat Mar 23 2024 - 20:42
John O’Shea aiming to make the most of brief window of opportunity Interim head coach John O'Shea thrown in at the managerial deep end as Ireland prepare to face Belgium and SwitzerlandSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
John O’Shea to opt for fundamental Irish traits as Belgian talent comes calling Coleman set to captain his country for 27th time after recovering from knee damageSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
Andrew Omobamidele looks to cement centre-back partnership with fellow Leixlip native Nathan Collins Nottingham Forest central defender is happy to get more games since Nuno Espírito Santo took overThu Mar 21 2024 - 23:00
John O’Shea keeps focus on Belgium tie as Lee Carsley rules himself out of Ireland job Caretaker manager John O'Shea concentrating all his efforts on helping the Republic win big matches in Dublin againWed Mar 20 2024 - 23:00
Sky’s sponsorship deal with Republic of Ireland teams worth up to €8mFAI’s four-year search for a sponsor of the men’s national team finally comes to an endWed Mar 20 2024 - 16:23
Ireland captain Séamus Coleman feared his career was over after Boubakary Soumaré tackleVeteran defender thought he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament after tackle by Leicester City’s Boubakary Soumaré last MayWed Mar 20 2024 - 12:20
Lee Carsley rules out taking Republic of Ireland job Former Ireland international committed to his role with England U-21sWed Mar 20 2024 - 11:26
Patient Jake O’Brien eager to make his presence felt and earn his first capCork native Jake O'Brien of French Ligue 1 club Lyon is looking forward to winning his first senior Republic of Ireland capTue Mar 19 2024 - 23:00
