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Is June a realistic return for the League of Ireland?

- April 20, 2020 0

While the Premier League in England scrambles for a plan to allow them to finish the 2019-20 season by the end of June – a bonanza of televised games at Wembley behind closed doors was the latest ‘plan’ mooted – we have had a plan in place here for some

John O’Shea happy to continue his coaching development with Ireland u21s

- April 17, 2020 0

Former Republic of Ireland captain John O’Shea continues to build up momentum in his development as a coach and he is excited by the challenges ahead. O’Shea was recently announced as Assistant Coach with the Ireland Under-21s and will also be part of the 2020/22 FAI UEFA Pro Licence group, which

FAI confirm Stephen Kenny’s backroom team and announce Jim Crawford as 21’s manager

- April 5, 2020 0

The Football Association of Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of coaches Keith Andrews, Damien Duff and Alan Kelly to Stephen Kenny’s backroom team with the Senior Men’s international team. Jim Crawford has been promoted to manager of the Ireland Under-21 side and will be assisted by John O’Shea. Keith Andrews

FAI give details of new dates for play offs and Euro 2020 Postponement

- March 17, 2020 0

The Football Association of Ireland supports today's decision to reschedule the UEFA EURO 2O20 tournament to run from June 11th to July 11th 2021, in reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic. A video conference from Nyon today, with President Gerry McAnaney and Interim C.E.O. Gary Owens representing the FAI, heard the following: All

Ireland find out Nations League opponents

- March 3, 2020 0

The Republic of Ireland will face Wales, Finland and Bulgaria in Group B4 of the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League. The draw took place in Amsterdam this evening with Ireland competing in League B for a second competition in a row. Wales will be no strangers to the Boys in Green in this

FAI Board welcomes announcement on future of Irish football

- January 30, 2020 0

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland welcomes today’s announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross of an agreement with the Government, UEFA and Bank of Ireland on a joint plan to safeguard the future of Irish football. The detailed agreement was reached after weeks of talks

FAI release statement regarding Limerick FC

- December 11, 2019 2

The Football Association of Ireland notes with disappointment the end of the examinership at the parent company of Limerick FC today. League of Ireland officials have been in regular contact with the Examiner over the past few months and will assess the situation in the coming days. There has been no

FAI unable to accept Oireachtas invitation to come before committee at this time

- December 10, 2019 1

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland has this morning informed the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport that it is unable to accept an invitation to appear before the Committee on Wednesday, December 11th. The focus of the Board at this moment in time remains the refinancing package

FAI President Donal Conway set to set down

- December 6, 2019 0

Donal Conway has today announced his intention to step down as President of the FAI at an EGM to be held on the 25th January 2019. This EGM will be convened for the purpose of electing his successor. Donal will address the Members of the Association at the reconvened AGM to

Robbie Brady and Ciaran Clark named in Ireland squad as Lee O’Connor will join up for Friendly

- November 7, 2019 0

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has offered Robbie Brady (pictured above, centre) and Ciaran Clark a shot at Euro 2020 glory against Denmark – and called Celtic right-back Lee O’Connor into his squad for the Three International Friendly against New Zealand. McCarthy has also welcomed the return of striker David McGoldrick