Women’s World Cup: Call goes up for qualifier venue switch
September’s crucial game against Finland set for Tallaght, but pressure mounts for Aviva
FAI’s development of women’s game still some way short of the rhetoric
Decision-making bodies lack anyone with a direct link to the women’s game in Ireland
Keith Duggan: Forget Euro 2028, Irish soccer’s awakening has begun
Domestic league is on the up and national team is selling out the Aviva for friendlies
‘It’s fun hitting people and getting hit’: Conor Oliver gets stuck into Connacht story
Flanker back on track after frustrating spell at Munster and enjoying his best season yet
Seán Moran: Croke Park has grounds for concern in Euro 2028 bid
GAA could face a conundrum if HQ is required during peak-championship time
Kenny breaks monotonous manager-reporter relationship in tactical breakdown
Ireland boss explains the importance of adapting formation to suit the opposition
Lisa Fallon: Irish football finally reaping the benefits of playing the long game
Stephen Kenny can press on with his plans while women’s team can focus on qualifying
League of Ireland buzz is back, and we’re getting that Friday feeling again
There’s a sense of hope around the league this year – and also a sense of new direction
‘Transparent’ FAI refuses to reveal cost of Euro 2028
Unflinching message of media briefing was that 2022 signifies new era for Irish football
Lisa Fallon: If we want elite players in Ireland then we need a serious soccer industry
Time has come for Government to see the benefits of sport and to step up and fund
Options open for Roma McLaughlin as she contemplates entering NWSL draft
Central Connecticut State star contemplating playing future after final year at university
Vera Pauw says she has encountered abuse ‘everywhere I have coached’
Ireland manager praises women who spoke up about NC Courage coach Paul Riley
Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football
The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results
Callum Robinson committed to his ‘no vaccination’ stance
Despite recovering from second bout, Ireland striker opts to continue taking chances
FAI chief criticises its previous handling of Robbie Keane contract situation
Record goalscorer earns an annual salary of €250,000 despite holding no position
Noel Mooney named new Football Association of Wales chief
44-year-old Uefa official was temporary FAI general manager in 2019
Stephen Kenny left clinging to the hope of better forward options next autumn
Integration of young players will continue but lack of natural goalscorer remains concern
Stephen Kenny’s bad luck continues as Ireland injury list grows
Ireland boss without Kelleher, Hourihane, O’Dowda and Long for World Cup qualifier
FAI boss envisages fans in the Aviva for Euro 2020 finals
CEO Hill confident Dublin will successfully host its four-game share of the finals
Dublin County blame Morton stadium for failed licence bid
They claim stadium’s management reneged on a deal at the very last minute
FAI told they can count on financial support through 2021
Bosses outline challenges facing association as Covid effects continue to be felt
FAI accounts confirm €5.1m losses in 2019
Association puts current net liabilities at €69.75m, 2019 losses down from year before
GAA’s Central Council aims to agree on league and championship structure
Financial considerations include bringing back gate receipts and sponsorship income
Brian Kerr: ‘The uncertainty, lack of support from the FAI, it was a dark time’
Former manager turned pundit’s passion for the sporting life remains undimmed
Rice and Grealish got away but Ireland have reaped benefits of English players
Rules mean players can switch even after winning caps but Ireland can’t complain
IRFU say return of crowds is key with deficit of almost €36m
Initial CVC investment in Pro 14 helped pay shortfall in provincial wages
Five players called into squad for Finland after ‘difficult’ few days
Adam Idah recalled after being cleared by HSE but David McGoldrick returns to his club
Empty stadium for Wales clash will cap a bad week for the FAI
Least the Association would have retained from qualifying for Euro2020 is €5 million
Idah and Connolly ruled out at the 11th hour due to coronavirus contact
Duo understood to have been ‘close contacts’ of one or both staff members that tested positive for Covid-19
FAI exposure finally delivers a champagne moment for Ruth Fahy
Former Wexford Youths player lost her ‘dream job’ with the FAI after speaking out
New Covid-19 plan will allow fans to attend sporting events
Limit likely to be 500 with up to 5,000 possibly attending larger grounds in coming months
GAA don’t expect crowd restrictions to change next week
Croke Park believes further discussions will take place before new measures are announced
Acute disillusionment the only response to growing FAI debacle
Division and discord over key governance issue revives memories of OCI implosion
Solution remains elusive as Airtricity League clubs consider options
Seven Premier Division clubs have proposed a one up, one down plan to FAI
High Court asked to determine if documents seized from FAI are privileged
ODCE application around items taken from Abbotstown in February to be considered in July
FAI plan stalls as league clubs seek more clarity on funding of resumption plan
Talks to continue with clubs over coming days in a bid to secure agreement
One night in Paris: Henry’s stray hand, the 33rd team and the great Fifa shakedown
Sporting Controversies: Reverberations from 2009 World Cup playoff still rattle Irish football
Door appears to open for soccer’s return before the end of July
FAI seeking clarification what limits might be enforced with regard to attendances
Sports figures sign up to aid Variety’s ‘HeadsUp’ challenge
Doherty and Ward helping to fund raise for one of Ireland’s oldest charities
PFAI chief McGuinness welcomes Government move on pay
No return to action until April 19th date set out by Government
Airtricity League clubs targeting a return by the end of June
Sligo became the first Premier Division outfit to lay off players as clubs grapple with the crisis
Ireland aim to recover momentum by beating Greece
Pauw says victory in Tallaght essential if side are to retain hopes of a second-place finish
Jarrett keen to make the most of every opportunity with Brighton and Ireland
Former Wexford star has overcome some serious setbacks to follow her dream of full-time football
Former EFL chief Shaun Harvey says he’ll apply for top FAI job
‘The majority of people in Ireland would want successful national teams at all levels’
John Delaney joined as notice party to watchdog application over FAI documents
High Court asked to determine if seized FAI documents are legally privileged
League of Ireland essential to future of Irish football, says Quinn
Country’s senior clubs seen as best vehicle to drive a transformation of game
Rescue package worth more than €30m agreed for FAI
Deal is not a ‘bailout’ but instead marks a ‘new dawn’ for Irish football, says Ross
Kerr and Quinn to launch policy document on funding of Irish football
Paper advocates using 12.5 per cent of betting tax to fund the grassroots game
All Island League meetings to hear findings of first assessment
Kieran Lucid’s advocacy group will host meetings in Belfast, Dublin and Dundalk
Niall Quinn and Gary Owens reassure FAI staff about future
Interim bosses had 'positive' meeting about association’s finances and prospects for future
New FAI president wants to bring Brian Kerr back into the fold
Gerry McAnaney says sidelined former Ireland manager has ‘something to give’
Niall Quinn happy to step into the breach at FAI
New deputy chief executive hoping to help plot new way forward for association
Gary Owens becomes fourth FAI CEO since John Delaney exit
There was surprising warmth to Uefa statement announcing departure of Delaney
Martin Heraghty and Gerry McAnaney to contest FAI presidency
Two-horse race will decide successor to Donal Conway
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