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John Delaney steps down as FAI CEO but moves into another position in the organisation

- March 23, 2019 1

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland has adopted a review of its senior management structure that will see Chief Executive Officer John Delaney move to a new position of Executive Vice-President with immediate effect. Chief Operating Officer Rea Walshe has been appointed to the role of Interim CEO by

Brian Lenihan speaks up about mental health at the Football Exhibition

- March 22, 2019 0

The National Football Exhibition teamed up with retired footballer Brian Lenihan and Pieta House for a talk on mental health in Cork. The event took place at the Exhibition with an opportunity to hear Brian’s story which saw him retire from the game in 2017 due to mental health illness. Darran Coyle

FAI Statement on letter from sport Ireland

- March 20, 2019 0

The Football Association of Ireland confirms that a reply has been sent to John Treacy, CEO of Sport Ireland, in relation to a letter received on behalf of Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross on Tuesday. The FAI has answered all queries raised in the letter from Mr Treacy and looks forward to

Chris Shields named League of Ireland player of the year at FAI Awards

- March 18, 2019 0

Shane Duffy and Leanne Kiernan won their respective Senior Player of the Year categories at the 29th 'Three' FAI International Awards on Sunday night. The ceremony, which was broadcast live on RTÉ2, saw Duffy win the Men's Senior Player of the Year for the second year in succession, while Kiernan was named

Shamrock Rovers Jack Byrne called up to Ireland squad

- March 18, 2019 0

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne has been rewarded for his fine form at club level by being drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad for the UEFA EURO 2020 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia. Ireland manager Mick McCarthy watched the Dubliner produce a Man-of-the-Match performance in Rovers' 3-0 victory over Sligo

John Delaney gave the FAI a bridging loan of 100k in 2017

- March 17, 2019 0

The Football Association of Ireland Chief Executive John Delaney has stated that he provided the FAI with a €100,000 bridging loan in April 2017. The short-term loan was required to aid cash flow on that occasion and was repaid in full to John Delaney by the Association in June 2017. The CEO

Former Bohemians man Stephen Ward retires from International football

- March 14, 2019 0

The Football Association of Ireland has paid tribute to Stephen Ward following his announcement that he will retire from international football with the Republic of Ireland. The Dubliner made his debut against Northern Ireland in 2011 - and scored in the same game - before going on to become a key

Padraig Amond & Jimmy Dunne misses out on Mick McCarthy final squad

- March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 0

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has selected a 23-man squad for the EURO 2020 Qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia. Having initially named a provisional panel, McCarthy has whittled down the roster ahead of the players meeting up on Sunday, March 17 for the '3' FAI International Awards - which will

Stephen Kenny names Troy Parrott and 8 League of Ireland players in first qualifier squad

- March 13, 2019 0

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has announced his squad for the UEFA U21 European Championships qualifier against Luxembourg. Ireland are set to face Luxembourg in their first game of the campaign at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday, March 24 with kick-off at 5pm. Tickets for the match are currently on

Padraig Amond named in Mick McCarthy’s Ireland squad

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- March 7, 2019 0

Mick McCarthy has handed goalkeeper Mark Travers and strikers Padraig Amond and James Collins their first call-ups to the senior squad. Newport County’s Padraig Amond has been named in Mick McCarthys first Ireland International squad after some stellar performances against Man City & Leicester.