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Waterford FC withdraw from UEFA Youth League

- February 5, 2021 0

Waterford FC have withdrawn from the UEFA Youth League due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The U-19 National League Champions were drawn against Swedish side Hammerby FC in the first round of the youth competition, due to be played on Tuesday, March 2. Due to the current Level 5 restrictions, the club

Bank of Ireland signs on as Associate League of Ireland Sponsor

- February 4, 2021 0

The Football Association of Ireland is delighted to welcome Bank of Ireland on board as Associate Sponsor of the League of Ireland on a three-year deal, covering the Men’s Divisions, the Women’s National League, the FAI Cups and the launch of a More Than A Club programme across the domestic

Dean Kiely named as Irelands new goalkeeping coach

- January 28, 2021 0

The Football Association of Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Kiely as Goalkeeper Coach with the Republic of Ireland Senior Men's team. The former Ireland international joins Stephen Kenny's coaching staff ahead of the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in March. Currently the goalkeeper

FAI announces SSE Airtricity sponsorship of Women’s National League and renewed commitment to SSE Airtricity League

- January 20, 2021 0

The Football Association of Ireland has today announced SSE Airtricity as the new title sponsor of the Women’s National League while it has also been confirmed that Ireland’s largest provider of 100% green energy will renew their sponsorship of the Men’s SSE Airtricity League for the next two years. This is

Andy Reid leaves Irish role to take up job with Nottingham Forest

- January 19, 2021 0

The Football Association of Ireland has wished Andy Reid well after he informed the FAI of his decision to take up a full-time coaching role with the Nottingham Forest U23s side, having served as Ireland U18s Head Coach for the past 22 months. Former Ireland midfielder Andy, capped 29 times at

Irish International Alan Browne signs new three and a half year deal with Preston

- January 13, 2021 0

Irish International Alan Browne has signed a new deal with Preston North End. Browne sign from Cork City in 2013 and has also made 11 International appearances since the move. Speaking to the Preston site after completing the deal Alan said: “I have been here a long time and it is such

Alan Kelly steps away from Ireland role as goalkeeping coach

- January 12, 2021 0

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has accepted the decision of goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly to step away from his role with the national team due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Alan called to inform me of his decision and I have accepted it,” Stephen said. “I want to thank him

Mick McCarthy sacked by Apoel Nicosia after only two months

- January 6, 2021 0

Mick McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor have been relieved of their duties as Apoel's management team. Only two months into his tenure Mccarthy has been in a bad run of form losing the last four games and leaving the side in 11th place. The club released the following "The company APOEL FOOTBALL

Irish International Jayson Molumby joins Preston on loan

- January 5, 2021 0

Irish International Jayson Molumby has joined Preston North End on loan until the end of the season. Molumby hasn't found as much game time as he would have liked in Brighton and is happy about the move. Speaking after completing the move, Jayson said: “I am really happy to be here. I

FAI update on latest COVID-19 guidelines

- December 31, 2020 0

Following discussions with Sport Ireland, the FAI has today written to all affiliates regarding the impact on football of the latest Government guidelines and the move to Level 5 lockdown until January 31st at the earliest. The FAI is currently finalising a submission to Sport Ireland as they formulate a plan