The Irish Times

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

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 21:49

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

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 23:00

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

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 09:00

‘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

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00

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

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 01:00

Kenny breaks monotonous manager-reporter relationship in tactical breakdown

Ireland boss explains the importance of adapting formation to suit the opposition

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 08:18

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

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00

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

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 06:00

‘Transparent’ FAI refuses to reveal cost of Euro 2028

Unflinching message of media briefing was that 2022 signifies new era for Irish football

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 23:00

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

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 05:00

Options open for Roma McLaughlin as she contemplates entering NWSL draft

Central Connecticut State star contemplating playing future after final year at university

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 06:30

Vera Pauw says she has encountered abuse ‘everywhere I have coached’

Ireland manager praises women who spoke up about NC Courage coach Paul Riley

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 23:00

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

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 07:00

Callum Robinson committed to his ‘no vaccination’ stance

Despite recovering from second bout, Ireland striker opts to continue taking chances

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 23:00

FAI chief criticises its previous handling of Robbie Keane contract situation

Record goalscorer earns an annual salary of €250,000 despite holding no position

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 23:00

Noel Mooney named new Football Association of Wales chief

44-year-old Uefa official was temporary FAI general manager in 2019

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 18:51

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

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Kenny’s bad luck continues as Ireland injury list grows

Ireland boss without Kelleher, Hourihane, O’Dowda and Long for World Cup qualifier

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 23:01

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

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 23:00

Dublin County blame Morton stadium for failed licence bid

They claim stadium’s management reneged on a deal at the very last minute

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 21:52

FAI told they can count on financial support through 2021

Bosses outline challenges facing association as Covid effects continue to be felt

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:30

FAI accounts confirm €5.1m losses in 2019

Association puts current net liabilities at €69.75m, 2019 losses down from year before

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 22:28

GAA’s Central Council aims to agree on league and championship structure

Financial considerations include bringing back gate receipts and sponsorship income

Wed Dec 02 2020 - 01:00

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

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 01:00

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

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 22:33

IRFU say return of crowds is key with deficit of almost €36m

Initial CVC investment in Pro 14 helped pay shortfall in provincial wages

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 10:55

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

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 01:00

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

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 07:00

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

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 23:26

FAI exposure finally delivers a champagne moment for Ruth Fahy

Former Wexford Youths player lost her ‘dream job’ with the FAI after speaking out

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 06:00

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

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 01:00

GAA don’t expect crowd restrictions to change next week

Croke Park believes further discussions will take place before new measures are announced

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 21:41

Acute disillusionment the only response to growing FAI debacle

Division and discord over key governance issue revives memories of OCI implosion

Fri Aug 14 2020 - 06:00

Solution remains elusive as Airtricity League clubs consider options

Seven Premier Division clubs have proposed a one up, one down plan to FAI

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 16:34