Football Association Of Ireland (FAI)

FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool

Government funding of €8m for club academies could be included in October’s budget

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 19:19

As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad

High potential teenage footballers such as Finn Sherlock and Jaden Umeh are leaving Ireland to carve out careers in environments that offer education

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 06:00

John O’Shea puts faith in ‘leader’ Nathan Collins as he brushes off captain’s errors

Brentford defender could return to Republic of Ireland midfield for World Cup qualifiers

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 23:00

FAI’s Marc Canham praises work of Duff and Bradley and calls for Irish football to ‘work together’

Association ‘can’t do it on its own, clubs can’t do it on their own, we have to work together. That is critical’

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 23:00

FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal

Marc Canham: ‘We never gave any assurances or guarantees that Colin would get a new contract’

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 16:46

FAI report ‘racist incident’ during under-17 game in Poland

Republic of Ireland under-17s beat Poland in European Championship qualifier

Sun Mar 23 2025 - 14:21

Boy (11) injured in primary school stabbing named as guest of honour for Ireland match

Mason’s father Stephen Geraghty said it was ‘a miracle’ that his son had survived

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 14:23

‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 23:00

Kevin Kilbane: FAI must aim at League of Ireland players being picked for the Republic’s squad

Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson’s contentious view on players moving abroad to further international chances may have sparked a healthy conversation

Sat Mar 08 2025 - 06:00

Diversity, gender balance and money spent properly are priorities as Minister for Sport announces €31.3m in core funding grants

Sums range from €1.65m for Special Olympics Ireland to €37,000 for taekwondo

Thu Feb 27 2025 - 20:52

Carla Ward admits Ireland in ‘transition period’ after nightmare in Slovenia

New manager believes Ireland overachieved by qualifying for 2023 World Cup

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 11:34

Stephen Bradley brands FAI treatment of Colin Healy as ‘disgraceful’

‘I understand what Colin’s family have gone through the last 18 months'

Wed Feb 19 2025 - 19:21

Walking football: ‘Look around. The lads are buzzing before we even get out on the pitch’

An adapted form of soccer played by older men – and some older women – is becoming very popular

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 06:00

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

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 00:00

FAI strikes deal with press officer ahead of WRC hearing

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

Thu Feb 13 2025 - 10:56

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

Sat Feb 08 2025 - 06:00

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’

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 12:44

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

Fri Jan 17 2025 - 06:00

‘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

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 23:00

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

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 10:25

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

Wed Jan 15 2025 - 19:07

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

Mon Jan 13 2025 - 06:00

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

Thu Jan 02 2025 - 06:00

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

Sat Dec 14 2024 - 06:00

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

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 21:22

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

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 19:03

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

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 23:00

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’

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 16:00

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

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 16:35

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

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 06:00

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