The Football Association of Ireland can confirm that one member of the senior men's international team has tested positive for COVID-19. The player has been isolated from the group as per COVID-19 protocols, and the HSE and UEFA have been informed of this development. The player is asymptomatic and feeling well. There
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Jack Byrne & Daryl Horgan named in Kenny’s squad for England, Wales & Bulgaria
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming matches against England, Wales and Bulgaria. Ireland face England at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12, Wales on Sunday, November 15 at the Cardiff City Stadium and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, November 18. Luton Town
David McGoldrick retires from International football
David McGoldrick has announced his retirement from international football. The 32-year old striker has made 14 appearances for the Republic of Ireland, having made his debut in November 2014 in a 4-1 win over the United States. McGoldrick scored his only goal for Ireland in the 1-1 draw against Switzerland in the
Expressions of interest invited for League of Ireland First Division
The National League Executive Committee invites expressions of interest from clubs/entities who are not currently members of the League of Ireland who are interested in participating in the League of Ireland First Division season. Potential new applicant clubs/entities will be assessed across the following criteria: Sporting, Infrastructure / Facilities, Administrative, Legal
Umbro reveal new home and away Ireland kits
Umbro Ireland today became the official kit supplier to the Republic of Ireland national football team (FAI), through its Irish licensee JACC Sports Distributors. As part of the new deal, Umbro Ireland has introduced for the first time a women’s range, including bespoke home and away jerseys. Umbro Ireland will supply the
Wexford FC found in breach of fielding an ineligible player
The Football Association of Ireland Appeal Committee have found Wexford FC in breach of fielding an ineligible player in four First Division matches. The committee found Wexford in breach of Clause 14.14 of Schedule 1 of the Participation Agreement that an ineligible player was fielded in the following matches. I) Athlone Town
The 2020 League of Ireland season is officially extended
The SSE Airtricity League 2020 season fixture list has been revised due to the recent COVID-19 outbreaks at league clubs. The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season will now conclude on Sunday, November 8 whilst the SSE Airtricity League First Division season will now conclude on Tuesday, October 27. The decision to
Five player to miss Wales game because of close contact Covid Case
Daryl Horgan and Sean Maguire called up to Ireland squad
Preston North End striker Sean Maguire and Wycombe Wanderers winger Daryl Horgan have been called into the Republic of Ireland squad. Both players will link up with the squad later today ahead of the UEFA Nations League matches against Wales and Finland, replacing Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah. The Ireland squad travelled
Anderlecht midfielder Josh Cullen called up to Ireland squad
Anderlecht midfielder Josh Cullen has been called into the Ireland squad for the upcoming matches against Slovakia, Wales and Finland. The 24-year-old joins the squad in place of the injured Harry Arter. The Nottingham Forest midfielder misses out through a thigh injury. Cullen joined the squad this afternoon, after Stephen Kenny's squad