Anyone who has seen the cult TV series ‘The Prisoner’ starring Patrick McGoohan [as Number Six] will be familiar with the character of Number Two. The series is set in an unidentified ‘village’ where people have numbers instead of names and where Number Two is in charge. She or he
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Stephen Kenny unveiled as Ireland U21 Manager
The Football Association of Ireland confirms that Stephen Kenny has been appointed as Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager and will become senior men’s team manager after EURO 2020. The Dubliner, who guided Dundalk to four SSE Airtricity League Premier Division titles in the last five seasons, will also be responsible for
FAI & Irish FA announce joint bid for 2023 UEFA Under-21 EUROs
The Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Football Association have today announced their intention to submit a joint bid to host the UEFA Under-21 Championship in 2023. The UEFA Under-21 Championship is the second biggest football tournament in Europe after the UEFA Euros. The best young talent from across the
FAI reject two Athlone Town players appeals
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
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