The Football Association of Ireland has advised its attendance list for Wednesday’s meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport. All requested members of the FAI are included on the list. The Association notes comments made by Sport Ireland and the Oireachtas Committee and acknowledges their concerns. Further, the Association
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Conor Hourihane free-kick secures important win over Georgia
Republic of Ireland secured top spot in UEFA European Championships qualifying Group D thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Georgia. Conor Hourihane scored the only goal of the game, a sublime free-kick just past the half-hour as Mick McCarthy's side secured six points from the opening two matches. In front of
John Delaney steps down as FAI CEO but moves into another position in the organisation
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
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
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
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
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
Former Bohemians man Stephen Ward retires from International football
Padraig Amond & Jimmy Dunne misses out on Mick McCarthy final squad
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