The Football Association of Ireland’s application to trial concussion substitutes in the upcoming League of Ireland season has been approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and will come into effect at the President’s Cup meeting of Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium on Friday, March 12. IFAB confirmed
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FAI offer support to James McClean
The Football Association of Ireland condemns the latest social media threats aimed at senior Irish international team player James McClean and offers James and his family our full support at this difficult time. The Association has reached out to James in light of this most recent incident and assured him that
FAI announces SSE Airtricity sponsorship of Women’s National League and renewed commitment to SSE Airtricity League
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
FAI update on latest COVID-19 guidelines
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
FAI welcomes return of Under-19 & Under-17 National Leagues
The Football Association of Ireland welcomes tonight’s announcement by Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers that the FAI Underage National Leagues for Under 17 Girls, Under 17 Boys and Under 19 Boys can recommence this weekend, a move which allows these Leagues to complete their 2020 season. The decision follows
Ireland Player tests positive for Covid ahead of England game
The Football Association of Ireland can confirm that one member of the senior men's international team has tested positive for COVID-19. The player has been isolated from the group as per COVID-19 protocols, and the HSE and UEFA have been informed of this development. The player is asymptomatic and feeling well. There
FAI report on Governance handed over to the Gardai
In April 2019, the Board of the Football Association of Ireland established an independent investigation to be undertaken by Mazars in respect of certain matters of concern which had come to the attention of the then Board. The report arising from that investigation has now been furnished by Mazars to the
Galway United need clarity on the financial support that will be provided to enable a successful and sustainable return to football
FAI welcomes new Government measures on return for Irish sport
The Football Association of Ireland welcomes the new measures announced by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Ministers Shane Ross and Brendan Griffin today, as we continue to work on a safer return for all football under the jurisdiction of the FAI, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines will
