fai Archives - League of Ireland

FAI awaiting UEFA report on betting patterns in game between Cobh Ramblers and Limerick

- May 20, 2019 0

The Football Association of Ireland is awaiting a UEFA report on betting patterns surrounding the Cobh Ramblers First Division game with Limerick FC last Saturday night after receiving correspondence from the Cork club. The FAI is currently investigating betting patterns around Limerick’s game against Shelbourne on April 19th. FAI Competitions Director

FAI disappointed by SIPTU’s unfounded claims

- May 15, 2019 1

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland is both shocked and disappointed by today’s statement from SIPTU and their unfounded claims regarding the FAI’s financial situation. At a positive meeting of the FAI Council this afternoon, President Donal Conway outlined how the FAI had recently engaged with UEFA when assurances

FAI & IFA launch new cross-border competition Unite the Union Champions Cup

- May 9, 2019 0

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and Irish Football Association (IFA) have announced the creation of a new cross-border tournament - the Unite the Union Champions Cup. Sponsored by the trade union Unite, the competition will see the SSE Airtricity League Champions play the winners of the Danske Bank Premiership in

The Irish footballing stars of tomorrow

- May 7, 2019 0

If Carlsberg did UEFA Under 17 Championships then they’d appoint two venues that are within walking distance of your front door, just to make it easier for you to see the stars of tomorrow. There’d be another one in your home town because you’re bound to be back there a

Waterford release statement on their expulsion from the Europa League

- April 19, 2019 1

Everyone at Waterford FC are deeply shocked and saddened at the news that we have been expelled from playing in the Europa League this season. We feel we have been totally misled by the FAI and were given assurances throughout this five-month process by them that the licence would be

St Patrick’s Athletic question FAI on UEFA Club licensing

- April 17, 2019 0

The Football Association of Ireland can confirm it is in receipt of a letter from St Patrick’s Athletic in relation to UEFA Club Licensing and is looking into the matter

John Delaney steps aside voluntarily from his new role with FAI

- April 15, 2019 0

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland met in Dublin today. Following that meeting, the sub-committee of the Board met with Executive Vice-President John Delaney. John Delaney has offered to voluntarily step aside from carrying out his role as Executive Vice-President with immediate effect pending the completion of an independent

Conor Hourihane free-kick secures important win over Georgia

- March 26, 2019 1

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

- 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