Football Association Of Ireland (FAI)

Former Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues to contest statements made by FAI’s David Courell and Marc Canham

Colin Healy seeking response from FAI board over ongoing dispute

FAI strikes deal with press officer ahead of WRC hearing

WRC hears FAI and Cathal Dervan have deal ‘in principle’ to settle complaint

Kevin Kilbane: Mason Melia’s historic move should spur Government to support the League of Ireland

The St Pat’s teenager will find the Premier League ruthless but he has earned a chance to make an impact

Denise O’Sullivan: FAI lacked ‘class’ and ‘compassion’ over Colin Healy’s departure

‘I love playing for Ireland, for my country, but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth’

Colin Healy statement marks another embarrassing day for the FAI

What should have been a positive occasion, the unveiling of new Republic manager Carla Ward, has instead been overshadowed by news of the shoddy treatment of the former Ireland assistant coach

‘You can’t say a Carla Ward team is not exciting’: New Ireland head coach out to add flair to WNT

Former Aston Villa manager to succeed Eileen Gleeson as Ireland WNT head coach

Carla Ward: New Ireland women’s head coach may be perfect fit for bruised soccer team

FAI deserves praise for impressive appointments of former Aston Villa manager and Dubliner Alan Mahon as her assistant

Carla Ward appointed new head coach of the Ireland women’s soccer team

Experienced Women’s Super League manager will lead WNT through to the end of the 2027 World Cup

We have the rules to help referees, so why don’t we use them?

In all sports, players and managers tread a fine line with match officials, wondering how much they will tolerate. It needs to stop

FAI vote to switch to summer soccer draws concern from grassroots

Delegates at FAI general assembly voted to allign all leagues on a summer schedule by 2028

Is there anything good about the 2034 World Cup going to Saudi Arabia?

The magic of a winter World Cup can brighten the darkest days of the season in this part of the world

Failure to overcome Wales test sealed Eileen Gleeson’s fate

The eaten bread of all those Nations League wins was soon forgotten after the failure to progress through crucial European Championship playoff

Eileen Gleeson to leave role as Ireland manager as FAI decide not to offer new contract

Organisation to let Gleeson go from her role after the end of her contract

Eileen Gleeson’s future in question as FAI reflects on Euro qualification failure

Lack of investment in grassroots coaching for girls and women will continue to limit what Ireland can achieve

FAI apologise for offence caused by ‘Londonderry’ in playoff match programme

James McClean called appearance of just Londonderry in a map of Ireland as ‘disgusting’

Dundalk engaging with FAI over 2025 League of Ireland licence

Club says ‘significant progress’ has been made in process to secure licence for next season

Republic of Ireland set to feature at Euro 2028 whether they qualify or not

FAI chief executive David Courell has revealed that Uefa intends to reduce the number of stadiums from 10 to nine

FAI chief says financial restraints behind decision not to revive home-based sessions for women players

Courell says there are plans in 2025 to ‘treble’ coaching time for the most talented girls aged 14 to 18

Kevin Kilbane: Sharp criticism for coaching role in Israel may see Robbie Keane turn to Major League Soccer

Months after quitting Maccabi Tel Aviv, Keane faces sustained criticism at home - but he’s an MLS legend after his six seasons at LA Galaxy

Robbie Keane’s wife accuses minority of pro-Palestinian campaigners of provoking a ‘witch hunt’ against him

Keane’s decision not to resign as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager after October 7th has been criticised

‘Loyal’ football supporter wins case against FAI over rescheduled international away game

Gerry Flynn lost €1,091 when a Republic of Ireland match against Armenia in 2022 was brought forward by three days

FAI to receive €6m a year in Government funding until the end of 2027

New Memorandum of Understanding is approved that will run up to Ireland’s co-hosting of Euro 2028

FAI given €10,000 fine by Uefa for booing of God Save the King

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice were booed relentlessly during the game, as Ireland were beaten 2-0 by England in the Nations League

Former international referee to seek Dáil seat for Fianna Fáil in Wexford

Michelle O’Neill was an assistant referee at 2019 Women’s World Cup final

‘I went to a CrossFit session on her due date’: Julie-Ann Russell on pregnancy as an elite athlete

Parenting in My Shoes: Working and training, the Republic of Ireland and Galway United player suffers from the dreaded parental guilt

We’re ready to join GAA’s new dance but someone will have to count us in

TV View: Your heart had to go out to the people tasked with updating the scores in Croke Park - and the FAI Cup final for that matter

European qualifiers: Ireland U21s must banish memory of past Italian heartbreak for trip to Trieste

Jim Crawford’s squad are looking to qualify for their first-ever European U21 Championship

David Courell appointed FAI CEO on a permanent basis

The Mayo native has served as Chief Operating Officer of the FAI since February 2022

League of Ireland revenue is at an all-time high but so are club losses, due to ‘messed-up business models’

Just one of 10 Premier Division clubs made a profit last year, with most relying on the deep pockets of wealthy owners to keep the show on the road

Nathan Collins set to be named Ireland captain ahead of trips to Finland and Greece

Hallgrímsson stressed that Matt Doherty’s international career is not finished despite omission from the Nations League games next week

Áine O’Gorman confident Ireland can continue momentum with Euro 2025 qualification

Eileen Gleeson’s team will face Georgia in the European Championship playoffs next month

FAI expects Government clarity on €10m annual funding for club academy by December

FAI’s Marc Canham says money ‘would absolutely transform player development and academies in this country’

Former IRFU head of athletic development switches allegiance to FAI

Jason Cowman spent 10 years with Leinster before joining the Ireland set-up

FAI to reroute Emerging Talent money to give more coaching time to best young footballers

New plan will see players provided access to senior Irish coaches, including Heimir Hallgrímsson, John O’Shea, Eileen Gleeson and Emma Byrne

Kevin Kilbane: Urgency needed if Heimir Hallgrímsson is to stop the rot in Irish football

Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson deserves our respect, but time is against Ireland

Should Ireland give the Apple tax billions to poorer countries?

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Dundalk FC saved from liquidation after consortium agrees 80% purchase

The consortium is led by barrister John Temple, who hails from Dundalk

Páirc Uí Chaoimh mooted as alternative Euro 2028 venue to Casement Park

Croke Park also in the mix as Minister says it is important to ‘fight tooth and nail’ to keep as many games as possible on island

FAI interim boss says ‘loophole’ meant all financial checks were not carried out when Ainscough purchased Dundalk

Supporters club raised €19,000 to cover match-day expenses

FAI ‘very late’ to ask for money for academies from Brexit fund, says Government source

Heavily in debt, the Football Association of Ireland is scrambling for ways to pay for badly needed improvements to the player development system

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