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Ireland’s playoff pushed back as Uefa prioritise European club competitions

Ireland’s playoff pushed back as Uefa prioritise European club competitions

Champions League and Europa League could be completed in August

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 14:59
FAI moves to defer portion of salaries as Fifa ponders cash support

FAI moves to defer portion of salaries as Fifa ponders cash support

Association insists money will be repaid when the crisis has finally passed

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 20:30
My favourite sporting moment: When Zidane glided through Brazil in 2006

My favourite sporting moment: When Zidane glided through Brazil in 2006

Emmet Malone looks back on the 2006 quarter-final dominated by the mesmerising Frenchman

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 01:00
James McClean still failing to learn his own online history lesson

James McClean still failing to learn his own online history lesson

Balaclava joke not the first time McClean overstepped the mark on social media

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 19:41
Stoke fine James McClean two weeks’ wages for Instagram post

Stoke fine James McClean two weeks’ wages for Instagram post

Republic of Ireland international apologises and agrees to delete Instagram account

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 15:40
James McClean provokes angry reaction with balaclava Instagram post

James McClean provokes angry reaction with balaclava Instagram post

Ireland international’s ill-judged attempt at humour comes while home-schooling his children

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 19:56
PFAI chief McGuinness welcomes Government move on pay

PFAI chief McGuinness welcomes Government move on pay

No return to action until April 19th date set out by Government

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 20:39
Coronavirus: Mick McCarthy describes personal situation as ‘very frightening’

Coronavirus: Mick McCarthy describes personal situation as ‘very frightening’

Ireland manager is self-isolating after near neighbours test positive for virus in London

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 21:58
So far so good as Bazunu finds his feet at Manchester City

So far so good as Bazunu finds his feet at Manchester City

Former Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper is relishing life and honing his game at the Premier League club

Sat Mar 21 2020 - 06:00
FAI hoping Airtricity League can return to action in three months

FAI hoping Airtricity League can return to action in three months

Final round of games axed with 27-match season to finish on December 4th

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 16:17
Airtricity League clubs targeting a return by the end of June

Airtricity League clubs targeting a return by the end of June

Sligo became the first Premier Division outfit to lay off players as clubs grapple with the crisis

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 20:00
Airtricity League clubs facing potential cost-cutting of €10m

Airtricity League clubs facing potential cost-cutting of €10m

Clubs are meeting on Thursday to discuss how best to take on the financial crisis

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 05:00
Postponement of Euros until 2021 adds considerably to FAI challenges

Postponement of Euros until 2021 adds considerably to FAI challenges

Niall Quinn expresses regret at loss of revenue as Uefa push tournament back 12 months

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 07:27
Niall Quinn will leave management make-up at Euros until after qualification secured

Niall Quinn will leave management make-up at Euros until after qualification secured

‘I don’t think there is any point in trying to do something about that now’

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 19:13
FAI welcomes decision by Uefa to push European Championships back to 2021

FAI welcomes decision by Uefa to push European Championships back to 2021

Playoff semi-final against Slovakia provisionally set for start of June

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 15:36
Council of the FAI back €14m of loans under new banking measures

Council of the FAI back €14m of loans under new banking measures

60 of the 79 council members in favour of proposals as part of rescue package

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 20:13
Ireland’s priorities will be well down the list when Uefa meet on Tuesday

Ireland’s priorities will be well down the list when Uefa meet on Tuesday

Euros set to be pushed back to 2021 while issues over payments will be of interest to FAI

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 18:49
All in the Game: Roy Keane reading The Grinch, anyone?

All in the Game: Roy Keane reading The Grinch, anyone?

Noughts and crosses at St Mary’s, legal filing of the week, quotes, numbers and more

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 06:00
Euro 2020 set to be postponed as Uefa weigh up options

Euro 2020 set to be postponed as Uefa weigh up options

Delay would deny Mick McCarthy the chance to lead Ireland into the tournament

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 00:15
Jack Byrne recognised for strong start to the season

Jack Byrne recognised for strong start to the season

He scored twice as Shamrock Rovers kicked off new campaign with four straight wins

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 16:31
Coronavirus: Ireland’s play-off in Slovakia likely to be postponed

Coronavirus: Ireland’s play-off in Slovakia likely to be postponed

Slovak FA request postponement as security on the country’s borders is to be tightened

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 15:40
Playing behind closed doors: ‘There’s definitely a different dynamic’

Playing behind closed doors: ‘There’s definitely a different dynamic’

Republic of Ireland will venture into the unknown and the silence when they face Slovakia

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 21:03
PFAI, clubs and FAI meet to consider possible League of Ireland shut down

PFAI, clubs and FAI meet to consider possible League of Ireland shut down

FAI, Airtricity League clubs and PFAI met to discuss the issue for first time on Wednesday

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 19:58
Slovakia will be without Martin Dubravka for Ireland playoff

Slovakia will be without Martin Dubravka for Ireland playoff

Newcastle goalkeeper left the ground on crutches after win over Southampton

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 13:13
Coronavirus continues to close doors on football across Europe

Coronavirus continues to close doors on football across Europe

Ireland’s playoff against Slovakia will be played behind closed doors, if it’s played at all

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 20:58
Dundalk complete Nathan Oduwa signing

Dundalk complete Nathan Oduwa signing

Former Tottenham and Rangers winger joins Vinny Perth’s side

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 17:57
Ireland’s playoff in Slovakia will be behind closed doors

Ireland’s playoff in Slovakia will be behind closed doors

Slovak football association confirms no spectators will be allowed into the game

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 13:28
Ireland’s playoff in doubt as Slovakia bans sporting events

Ireland’s playoff in doubt as Slovakia bans sporting events

Slovakian government imposes two-week ban on sporting events due to coronavirus

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 15:18
Roche to rejoin Ireland squad for vital Montenegro test

Roche to rejoin Ireland squad for vital Montenegro test

Victory in Budva would go a long way to securing a second-place finish in the group

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 00:30
Bohemians earn derby day bragging rights as they see off Shels

Bohemians earn derby day bragging rights as they see off Shels

Newly promoted side start with purpose but quickfire double gives hosts Dalymount win

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 22:21
Familiarity comes in spades as Shels and Bohs lock horns

Familiarity comes in spades as Shels and Bohs lock horns

Ian Morris and his side return to Dalymount looking to avenge last year’s Cup defeat

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 06:04
Caldwell goal secures Ireland win to continue playoff drive

Caldwell goal secures Ireland win to continue playoff drive

Goal just before half-time enough for Vera Pauw’s side to take the points

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 22:11
Ireland aim to recover momentum by beating Greece

Ireland aim to recover momentum by beating Greece

Pauw says victory in Tallaght essential if side are to retain hopes of a second-place finish

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:00
Jarrett keen to make the most of every opportunity with Brighton and Ireland

Jarrett keen to make the most of every opportunity with Brighton and Ireland

Former Wexford star has overcome some serious setbacks to follow her dream of full-time football

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:00
Stephen Kenny era to start with testing Nations League campaign

Stephen Kenny era to start with testing Nations League campaign

Ireland to face Wales, Finland and Bulgaria later this year

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 17:46
Uefa expects Euro 2020 play-offs to go ahead as scheduled

Uefa expects Euro 2020 play-offs to go ahead as scheduled

Draw for second edition of Nations League is to take place in Amsterdam on Tuesday

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 20:41
Blow for Ireland as Megan Connolly to miss Greece qualifier

Blow for Ireland as Megan Connolly to miss Greece qualifier

Rianna Jarrett remains a fitness doubt as Vera Pauw prepares to finalise her squad

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 13:48
Football fan survey: Man United still top league among Irish fans

Football fan survey: Man United still top league among Irish fans

Survey shows Liverpool a close second in Irish fans’ hearts, with Celtic trailing third

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
Leeds divide the loyalties of Shels’ chairman Joe Casey

Leeds divide the loyalties of Shels’ chairman Joe Casey

Casey says he was torn last year as to what he wanted for his two clubs

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
Football fan survey: Irish champions of attending Premier League matches

Football fan survey: Irish champions of attending Premier League matches

Research shows 121,000 Irish supporters visited UK out of 800,000 overseas fans

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
Football fan survey: Almost half of Irish adults say they support a club

Football fan survey: Almost half of Irish adults say they support a club

Some 40,000 Irish people travel on a “regular” basis to see football in England

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
Aston Villa’s Irish brigade: Tangled up in claret and blue

Aston Villa’s Irish brigade: Tangled up in claret and blue

Reasons for connections to club may be varied but commitment cannot be questioned

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
Football fan survey: Long road to the lower leagues in England

Football fan survey: Long road to the lower leagues in England

United and Liverpool are big draws, but plenty of Irish fans support less fashionable clubs

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00
Jack Byrne puts on a show as Shamrock Rovers beat Dundalk

Jack Byrne puts on a show as Shamrock Rovers beat Dundalk

Hosts seal rare win against the champions with Mick McCarthy in attendance

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 22:38
Jack Byrne may be key to Rovers passing the test against Dundalk

Jack Byrne may be key to Rovers passing the test against Dundalk

Midfielder will play central role in Tallaght club’s bid to claim top spot this season

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 06:00
Former EFL chief Shaun Harvey says he’ll apply for top FAI job

Former EFL chief Shaun Harvey says he’ll apply for top FAI job

‘The majority of people in Ireland would want successful national teams at all levels’

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 06:00
Cork desperately hoping to get off the mark against Finn Harps

Cork desperately hoping to get off the mark against Finn Harps

Meanwhile, Shelbourne welcome St Pat’s for their first Dublin derby of the season

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 20:52
Dutch duo on ‘a mission’ to get Ireland to Euro championships

Dutch duo on ‘a mission’ to get Ireland to Euro championships

Women’s national team face vital group games against Greece and Montenegro

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00
Dundalk take the points but Shelbourne pointers are positive

Dundalk take the points but Shelbourne pointers are positive

Promoted side showed enough positive signs despite early set-piece setbacks

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 22:07
Shelbourne braced for ‘biggest test’ as Dundalk come calling

Shelbourne braced for ‘biggest test’ as Dundalk come calling

Newly-promoted Reds looking forward to the visit of the proven serial champions

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 06:00
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