The Football Association of Ireland can confirm that an Independent Disciplinary Appeal Committee has rejected the appeal of two former Athlone Town AFC players found guilty of breaching FAI rules. Both Igors Labuts and Dragos Sfrijan had been found to be in breach of three FAI rules: - Rule 99: Bringing the
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FAI to join feasibility study for 2030 FIFA World Cup bid
Republic of Ireland could be part of joint bid to host tournament in 2030. Following recent positive discussions amongst all parties it has been agreed that the Football Association of Ireland will join the English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish FAs in conducting a feasibility review into a potential joint bid to
John Delaney confirms Drogheda United to get new 3,000 seater stadium
The Football Association of Ireland can confirm that a new stadium in Drogheda, to be built in conjunction with Louth County Council’s plans for a Municipal Playing Pitches at North Drogheda, has been agreed with the Local Authority. The new stadium will be an initial 3,000 seater complex with scope of
FAI make €300,000 fund available for assisting clubs in financial difficulties to pay players
The Board of the Football Association of Ireland has agreed to the creation of a proposed fund worth €300,000 (split equally between the FAI and the PFAI) to assist SSE Airtricity League clubs who are experiencing difficulty in meeting contractual obligations to professional players. The FAI have initiated this fund and
Martin Russell releases statement as he leaves Bray Wanderers
Deja Vu? FAI release statement on Limerick FC
The Football Association of Ireland and Limerick FC met this evening (July 16) to address outstanding monies owed to the club's players. Following meetings with the FAI and the club over recent weeks, Limerick FC have this evening confirmed a resolution whereby the club’s players will receive monies owed to them
Bray Wanderers thrown out of Irn Bru Cup and banned from signing players
The Football Association of Ireland confirms that sanctions will be imposed on Bray Wanderers FC with immediate effect following the club's failure to meet an agreed deadline of settling monies owed to players. FAI officials were engaged with the club over the weekend in an effort to resolve the issue of
A piece for Bray Wanderers fans: ‘Don’t fear the reaper’
Dermot Keely – “The FAI don’t care about us, only the national team.”
Having lifted the League of Ireland title a staggering nine-times in his life-time (five as a player and four as a manager), Dermot Keely is in a better position than most to comment on the current health of domestic football. Sixty-four-years-young and still as passionate and outspoken on League of Ireland