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Politicians question FAI’s confidence in Hill’s role as chief executive

Politicians question FAI’s confidence in Hill’s role as chief executive

Public Accounts Committee members unimpressed by the explanation of payments in lieu of holidays to FAI chief executive as a ‘miscalculation’

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 18:30
FAI considering hosting solidarity match between Palestine and League of Ireland team

FAI considering hosting solidarity match between Palestine and League of Ireland team

CEO Jonathan Hill: ‘We have had an approach in relation to that...the conversation has moved to whether it can be a LOI team’

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 13:09
Marc Canham dismisses budget restraints as an issue in hiring new Ireland boss

Marc Canham dismisses budget restraints as an issue in hiring new Ireland boss

FAI director of football confident that the new manager will be in place ahead of Belgium and Switzerland friendly games

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 23:00
Ambitious new FAI player pathways plan aims to raise game at all levels

Ambitious new FAI player pathways plan aims to raise game at all levels

‘We must think bigger, think differently, and enhance our level of ambition’ says FAI director of football Marc Canham

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 23:00
Eileen Gleeson declines to discuss vacancy in former role in FAI

Eileen Gleeson declines to discuss vacancy in former role in FAI

Republic of Ireland head coach was head of women’s and girls’ football at the association

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 11:14
Chris Coleman emerges as favourite for Republic of Ireland manager job

Chris Coleman emerges as favourite for Republic of Ireland manager job

FAI silent on talks with Lee Carsley and other candidates as they prepare for PAC

Sun Feb 18 2024 - 21:45
Bohemians snatch draw from jaws of defeat against Sligo on opening night

Bohemians snatch draw from jaws of defeat against Sligo on opening night

James Clarke headed in a late equaliser against an impressive Rovers

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 22:16
League of Ireland club-by-club guide: Derry City most likely to foil Shamrock Rovers

League of Ireland club-by-club guide: Derry City most likely to foil Shamrock Rovers

Galway United’s survival hopes depend to a large extent on Wassim Aouachria

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 06:00
Refreshed Rovers return to Friday night action ready for the drive for five

Refreshed Rovers return to Friday night action ready for the drive for five

Derry City are the only squad with enough depth to hold pace, while St Pat’s are an outside shot

Thu Feb 15 2024 - 19:00
Shelbourne FC’s €1.5m repurchase of Tolka Park to go to vote next Monday

Shelbourne FC’s €1.5m repurchase of Tolka Park to go to vote next Monday

Deal would see club pay Dublin City Council €1m with final 500k setting up two community football officers

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 17:41
Bohemians call for quick allocation of Dalymount funds after council grants planning permission

Bohemians call for quick allocation of Dalymount funds after council grants planning permission

Demolition and rebuilding of Bohs’ Phibsborough home cannot begin until funds covering 70 per cent of the cost are released

Tue Feb 13 2024 - 14:31
FAI have confirmed Eileen Gleeson’s coaching staff

FAI have confirmed Eileen Gleeson’s coaching staff

The Ireland squad assembles in Florence on Sunday to train at Fiorentina’s ‘state of the art’ training complex Viola Park

Mon Feb 12 2024 - 17:30
Republic of Ireland U17 girls side will fulfil competitive fixture against Israel

Republic of Ireland U17 girls side will fulfil competitive fixture against Israel

FAI confirm they have exceeded gender balance on their board with appointment of two women directors

Sat Feb 10 2024 - 14:37
Grounds for concern: League of Ireland stadiums hampering development of domestic game

Grounds for concern: League of Ireland stadiums hampering development of domestic game

Recent years have seen a rise in the League of Ireland's popularity with attendances dramatically up but stadium facilities remain inadequate and in need of serious investment

Sat Feb 10 2024 - 06:00
President’s Cup: Shamrock Rovers too strong for St Pat’s in season curtain-raiser

President’s Cup: Shamrock Rovers too strong for St Pat’s in season curtain-raiser

Conan Noonan pulled the strings in match between league and cup holders

Fri Feb 09 2024 - 22:24
Nations League: Ireland to open and close their campaign against England

Nations League: Ireland to open and close their campaign against England

FAI chief says process of appointing new manager nearing its end, with no candidate either been offered or rejected the position yet

Fri Feb 09 2024 - 10:21
Nations League: FAI set for money-spinning game against England in Dublin

Nations League: FAI set for money-spinning game against England in Dublin

Nations League draw puts Republic of Ireland in a group alongside England, Finland and Greece

Thu Feb 08 2024 - 18:43
FAI apologises to Irish fans over supporter issues at Euros qualifier in Amsterdam last year

FAI apologises to Irish fans over supporter issues at Euros qualifier in Amsterdam last year

Accusations by Dutch federation of ‘excessive alcohol or substance intake’ refuted by Green Army

Thu Feb 08 2024 - 16:26
FAI support Uefa amendments as president Čeferin says he will depart after current term

FAI support Uefa amendments as president Čeferin says he will depart after current term

English FA votes against motion on extending term limits

Thu Feb 08 2024 - 14:23
FAI yet to establish exact ownership of Waterford FC ahead of new season

FAI yet to establish exact ownership of Waterford FC ahead of new season

100 per cent stakeholder Andrew Pilley was sentenced to 13 years in prison last July for fraud

Wed Feb 07 2024 - 19:32
New Republic of Ireland manager to face Portugal in first away game

New Republic of Ireland manager to face Portugal in first away game

FAI announce friendlies at home to Hungary and away to Portugal in Aveiro in June

Wed Feb 07 2024 - 12:23
FAI have their ‘appropriate candidate’ in Lee Carsley - now the question is whether they can seal the deal

FAI have their ‘appropriate candidate’ in Lee Carsley - now the question is whether they can seal the deal

The president said there was no timeline to find a new manager despite CEO Jonathan Hill saying in December they ‘want someone working full-time’ in February

Sat Feb 03 2024 - 06:00
Who is Conor Bradley? From Tyrone GAA to lighting up Anfield with Liverpool

Who is Conor Bradley? From Tyrone GAA to lighting up Anfield with Liverpool

The 20-year-old Northern Ireland international has impressed Jürgen Klopp after coming back from five months out with growing pains

Thu Feb 01 2024 - 15:52
Ireland to play Italy next month in Eileen Gleeson’s first game as head coach

Ireland to play Italy next month in Eileen Gleeson’s first game as head coach

Young Irish winger Abbie Larkin has joined Crystal Palace on a two-year deal

Wed Jan 31 2024 - 20:47
Recruitment process for Ireland manager remains ongoing, says FAI director of football

Recruitment process for Ireland manager remains ongoing, says FAI director of football

Canham, along with Hill and board member Packie Bonner, spent last week in England interviewing candidates

Tue Jan 30 2024 - 21:54
Greece manager Gus Poyet says he has had no approach over Ireland job

Greece manager Gus Poyet says he has had no approach over Ireland job

Uruguayan is hoping to secure Euro 2024 qualification for Greece through playoffs but at present has no contract after March 31st

Mon Jan 29 2024 - 15:59
Lee Carsley reported to have turned down Ireland job as FAI insist no offers made

Lee Carsley reported to have turned down Ireland job as FAI insist no offers made

Reports in British media tip former Irish midfielder to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager

Fri Jan 26 2024 - 19:13
Lee Carsley set to be named Stephen Kenny’s replacement as Ireland manager

Lee Carsley set to be named Stephen Kenny’s replacement as Ireland manager

England under-21s boss expected to sign a four-year deal up to Euro 2028 worth €560,000 per year

Thu Jan 25 2024 - 16:33
Eventful first season sees Robbie Keane within touching distance of silverware in Israel

Eventful first season sees Robbie Keane within touching distance of silverware in Israel

Former Ireland striker has led his new club on an impressive run in the midst of war in the Middle East

Wed Jan 24 2024 - 06:00
Ireland line up February friendly date with Wales at Tallaght Stadium

Ireland line up February friendly date with Wales at Tallaght Stadium

Eileen Gleeson set to announce her backroom staff ahead of friendly double-header next month

Tue Jan 23 2024 - 12:48
Ireland's next manager: The five contenders to succeed Stephen Kenny

Ireland's next manager: The five contenders to succeed Stephen Kenny

Selection headache for €560,000-a-year post may yet come down to two experienced coaches — Lee Carsley and Neil Lennon

Sat Jan 20 2024 - 06:00
Sports Review 2023: Katie McCabe’s magical touch lights up Tallaght Stadium

Sports Review 2023: Katie McCabe’s magical touch lights up Tallaght Stadium

The Republic of Ireland captain and Arsenal star Katie McCabe showed her true quality with a memorable piece of magic in the victory over Albania

Tue Dec 26 2023 - 06:00
Katie McCabe interview: ‘It’s important to have characters, you don’t want a team of robots’

Katie McCabe interview: ‘It’s important to have characters, you don’t want a team of robots’

Katie McCabe scaled new heights with both Arsenal and the Republic of Ireland in 2023 and is already focused on the next chapter in a glittering career

Wed Dec 20 2023 - 06:00
Eileen Gleeson hired as Ireland head coach after ‘extensive’ interview process

Eileen Gleeson hired as Ireland head coach after ‘extensive’ interview process

The 51-year-old Dubliner has paid her dues after working in women’s and girls’ football for 30 years

Tue Dec 19 2023 - 23:00
Marc Canham promising a thorough revamp of the way women’s football is run

Marc Canham promising a thorough revamp of the way women’s football is run

The FAI’s director of football Marc Canham has outlined plans for an identifiable Irish style in the women's game and player pathways forming an effective ‘green line’ from U-15 to senior level

Tue Dec 19 2023 - 23:00
Anthony Barry in the frame to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland head coach

Anthony Barry in the frame to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland head coach

Bayern assistant manager did 12-month stint coaching Ireland squad, as FAI chief Jonathan Hill indicates new manager will be in place by March

Wed Dec 13 2023 - 23:00
FAI chief Jonathan Hill’s salary increased 22% since 2020, Oireachtas committee hears

FAI chief Jonathan Hill’s salary increased 22% since 2020, Oireachtas committee hears

Jonathan Hill’s salary increased from €211,000 to €258,000 since 2020 while the FAI CEO reiterated his unreserved apology for receipt of extra payments in lieu of holidays not taken

Wed Dec 13 2023 - 20:58
New FAI chair Tony Keohane on Jonathan Hill payments: ‘That won’t happen on my watch’

New FAI chair Tony Keohane on Jonathan Hill payments: ‘That won’t happen on my watch’

FAI to unveil Vera Pauw’s successor this week, while Stephen Kenny’s replacement will be announced before March friendlies

Sun Dec 10 2023 - 23:00
Former FAI chairperson Roy Barrett takes ‘full responsibility’ for Jonathan Hill payments amid agm standoff

Former FAI chairperson Roy Barrett takes ‘full responsibility’ for Jonathan Hill payments amid agm standoff

Roy Barrett refuses to apologise for signing off on payments and hits out at media leaks during agm

Sat Dec 09 2023 - 17:07
FAI expands board to increase female representation to 40 per cent

FAI expands board to increase female representation to 40 per cent

Association was facing loss of €4.35m in Government grants if they did not hit gender quota

Sat Dec 09 2023 - 14:05
FAI AGM: ‘You wouldn’t put some of these board members in charge of running a school tuck shop, never mind Irish football’

FAI AGM: ‘You wouldn’t put some of these board members in charge of running a school tuck shop, never mind Irish football’

Battlelines drawn ahead of FAI agm as independent and football directors disagree on direction of Irish footbal

Sat Dec 09 2023 - 06:00
Liam Brady wins International Achievement prize at Soccer Writers’ Ireland awards

Liam Brady wins International Achievement prize at Soccer Writers’ Ireland awards

Peamount’s Karen Duggan and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley named women’s and men’s personality of the year

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 18:53
Roy Barrett to attend Oireachtas committee hearing to explain Jonathan Hill payments

Roy Barrett to attend Oireachtas committee hearing to explain Jonathan Hill payments

Former FAI chairperson sanctioned €20,500 to current CEO for commuting expenses and in lieu of holidays not taken

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 10:17
Katie McCabe: ‘We are trying to develop a different philosophy of playing’

Katie McCabe: ‘We are trying to develop a different philosophy of playing’

Announcement on a permanent successor to manager Eileen Gleeson expected imminently

Wed Dec 06 2023 - 06:00
Katie McCabe wonder strike headlines Ireland’s six-goal thumping of Northern Ireland

Katie McCabe wonder strike headlines Ireland’s six-goal thumping of Northern Ireland

Nations League campaign and the Eileen Gleeson era ends with glut of goals at Windsor Park

Tue Dec 05 2023 - 20:20
Katie McCabe: ‘Five wins, four clean sheets, top of the group’

Katie McCabe: ‘Five wins, four clean sheets, top of the group’

Regardless of the result, next year sees Ireland enter the rarefied atmosphere of elite European countries

Tue Dec 05 2023 - 06:00
Eileen Gleeson not resting on her laurels after five-game winning streak

Eileen Gleeson not resting on her laurels after five-game winning streak

Manager makes constructive criticism of performance after victory over Hungary

Sat Dec 02 2023 - 14:29
Ireland withstand frustrating evening to see off Hungary and maintain winning streak

Ireland withstand frustrating evening to see off Hungary and maintain winning streak

Sinead Farrelly with instant impact off the bench as own goal preserves Ireland’s 100 per cent Nations League record

Fri Dec 01 2023 - 21:49
FAI to address vacant manager’s role before Christmas

FAI to address vacant manager’s role before Christmas

Uncapped Peamount forwards named ahead of Amber Barrett described as ‘football decision’ by Eileen Gleeson

Thu Nov 30 2023 - 23:00
Chiedozie Ogbene interview: ‘Stephen Kenny built a strong foundation for the future of Ireland football’

Chiedozie Ogbene interview: ‘Stephen Kenny built a strong foundation for the future of Ireland football’

Ireland and Luton winger happy to acknowledge the role international football played in his top-flight breakthrough: ‘I am ready for the Premier League’

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 20:32
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