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FAI and League of Ireland clubs agree on the need for Government funding – but not much else

FAI and League of Ireland clubs agree on the need for Government funding – but not much else

Association asking State for €8m annually over 11 years to pull senior teams back from the brink

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool

FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool

Government funding of €8m for club academies could be included in October’s budget

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 19:19
Shelbourne boss Damien Duff: ‘As long as I’m wanted here, I’m staying here’

Shelbourne boss Damien Duff: ‘As long as I’m wanted here, I’m staying here’

Tolka Park favourite adamant that further success at club will not mean a return to English Premier League

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 06:00
Patten and Barrett goals paper over cracks in nervy Ireland win over Greece

Patten and Barrett goals paper over cracks in nervy Ireland win over Greece

Ioanna Papatheodorou’s snap shot could have salvaged an unlikely draw for the visitors

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 22:06
Ireland v Greece preview: Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa missing as Irish side chase goals in Tallaght

Ireland v Greece preview: Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa missing as Irish side chase goals in Tallaght

Nations League: Time for others to take their chance in the green jersey

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 17:10
Ireland’s Kyra Carusa to miss Nations League clash with Greece

Ireland’s Kyra Carusa to miss Nations League clash with Greece

Amber Barrett or Leanne Kiernan in line to start up front on Tuesday

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 12:07
Amber Barrett on target as Ireland hammer Greece with strong second-half display

Amber Barrett on target as Ireland hammer Greece with strong second-half display

Katie McCabe makes big impact off the bench as Irish side recover well from Slovenia defeat

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 17:58
Galway United show how the lost ‘art of defending’ can still hit the heights

Galway United show how the lost ‘art of defending’ can still hit the heights

After defeat of Bohs with just 27% possession, Tribesmen’s defensive wall will be tested by Shamrock Rovers

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
Amber Barrett expecting Ireland to rise to the challenge against Greece

Amber Barrett expecting Ireland to rise to the challenge against Greece

Donegal striker wants team to bounce back from heavy defeat to Slovenia

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 06:00
‘We are all learning’: Ireland aim to respond on pitch against Greece after Slovenia humbling

‘We are all learning’: Ireland aim to respond on pitch against Greece after Slovenia humbling

Hannah Dingley, the FAI’s head of women’s and girls’ football, replaces Amber Whiteley as coach due to ‘passport’ issue

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 20:08
Ruesha Littlejohn goal highlights League of Ireland’s potential and shortcomings

Ruesha Littlejohn goal highlights League of Ireland’s potential and shortcomings

‘I think for young girls coming to Tallaght every week, to see that type of player, it’s only going to improve the league’

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 23:00
Shamrock Rovers and Derry City both have men sent off in scoreless draw

Shamrock Rovers and Derry City both have men sent off in scoreless draw

St Pat’s go top after coming from behind to beat Waterford with late goals

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 22:13
As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad

As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad

High potential teenage footballers such as Finn Sherlock and Jaden Umeh are leaving Ireland to carve out careers in environments that offer education

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 06:00
Ireland boss Carla Ward keen to work with Colin Healy despite unresolved dispute

Ireland boss Carla Ward keen to work with Colin Healy despite unresolved dispute

Manager suggests former assistant coach could return to the fold in advance of June friendlies in USA

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 06:00
Chloe Mustaki and Saoirse Noonan called up to Ireland squad to face Greece

Chloe Mustaki and Saoirse Noonan called up to Ireland squad to face Greece

Coach says that she encouraged Ruesha Littlejohn to sign for Shamrock Rovers

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:38
John O’Shea puts faith in ‘leader’ Nathan Collins as he brushes off captain’s errors

John O’Shea puts faith in ‘leader’ Nathan Collins as he brushes off captain’s errors

Brentford defender could return to Republic of Ireland midfield for World Cup qualifiers

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 23:00
FAI’s Marc Canham praises work of Duff and Bradley and calls for Irish football to ‘work together’

FAI’s Marc Canham praises work of Duff and Bradley and calls for Irish football to ‘work together’

Association ‘can’t do it on its own, clubs can’t do it on their own, we have to work together. That is critical’

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 23:00
FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal

FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal

Marc Canham: ‘We never gave any assurances or guarantees that Colin would get a new contract’

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 16:46
‘I’ve learned to deal with frustration’: Evan Ferguson happy to get back among the goals for Ireland

‘I’ve learned to deal with frustration’: Evan Ferguson happy to get back among the goals for Ireland

Adam Idah says gesture after scoring was ‘telling people to shut-up’

Sun Mar 23 2025 - 23:53
Ireland v Bulgaria: Strikes from Ferguson and Idah help secure win

Ireland v Bulgaria: Strikes from Ferguson and Idah help secure win

Ireland had to fight back after Valentin Antov’s first-half goal at the Aviva Stadium

Sun Mar 23 2025 - 22:09
FAI report ‘racist incident’ during under-17 game in Poland

FAI report ‘racist incident’ during under-17 game in Poland

Republic of Ireland under-17s beat Poland in European Championship qualifier

Sun Mar 23 2025 - 14:21
Ireland v Bulgaria: Golden opportunity to finally shake off the stigma of underachievement

Ireland v Bulgaria: Golden opportunity to finally shake off the stigma of underachievement

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s decisions, from starting Troy Parrott over Evan Ferguson, to reinstating Matt Doherty, paid off at Plovdiv

Sat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
‘We showed real character’: Hallgrímsson satisfied with Ireland win but sees room to improve

‘We showed real character’: Hallgrímsson satisfied with Ireland win but sees room to improve

Head coach bemoans Ireland’s passive approach in second-half while singling out Matt Doherty for praise

Thu Mar 20 2025 - 23:43
Clinical Ireland secure rare victory on the road in Bulgaria

Clinical Ireland secure rare victory on the road in Bulgaria

First-half goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty put Hallgrímsson’s side in strong position to avoid relegation in Nations League

Thu Mar 20 2025 - 22:03
‘This is a good game for us. We are ready to go again’: Ireland can put England defeat behind them against Bulgaria, Hallgrímsson says

‘This is a good game for us. We are ready to go again’: Ireland can put England defeat behind them against Bulgaria, Hallgrímsson says

But suspensions and injuries weigh on Republic’s hopes in first leg of crucial playoff in Plovdiv

Thu Mar 20 2025 - 06:00
‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role

‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role

The coach, who also leads a top-flight Bulgarian side, wants focus to be on Nations League playoff games against Ireland

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 19:11
James Abankwah moving up fast in Ireland’s defensive pecking order

James Abankwah moving up fast in Ireland’s defensive pecking order

‘We’re a Christian family so we prayed and gave a lot of thanks to God’

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 23:00
Ireland to face Senegal and Luxembourg in June friendlies

Ireland to face Senegal and Luxembourg in June friendlies

African side are ranked 17th in the world, with the two nations never having met before at international level

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 13:17
Matt Doherty ‘stands by’ comments that he felt disrespected when left out of Ireland squad

Matt Doherty ‘stands by’ comments that he felt disrespected when left out of Ireland squad

Wolves defender has come back into favour after cementing his starting position in Vítor Pereira’s side

Mon Mar 17 2025 - 23:00
Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning called into Ireland squad for Nations League play-offs

Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning called into Ireland squad for Nations League play-offs

Will Smallbone and Callum O’Dowda withdraw from panel due to injury

Mon Mar 17 2025 - 10:34
Chris Forrester on song for St Pat’s in win over Bohs

Chris Forrester on song for St Pat’s in win over Bohs

Stephen Kenny’s side climb to second with 3-0 win at Richmond Park

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 22:04
Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland

Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland

Manager named three uncapped players for two-legged clash with Bulgaria

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
Drogheda and Waterford showing way to end Dublin dominance of League of Ireland

Drogheda and Waterford showing way to end Dublin dominance of League of Ireland

League leaders aim to continue their fine start to the season by beating Shamrock Rovers on Friday

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland

‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 23:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland playoff squad

Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland playoff squad

Watford’s James Abankwah and Rocco Vata and Jimmy Dunne of QPR are in line for debuts against Bulgaria

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 13:39
Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad

Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad

James Abankwah and Rocco Vata set for debuts ahead of Josh Honohan and Johnny Kenny

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 19:01
Danny Grant shoots Shamrock Rovers to first win of the season

Danny Grant shoots Shamrock Rovers to first win of the season

Former Bohs recruit bags first goal for Rovers at Tallaght Stadium

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 22:35
League of Ireland managers come to the fore in banging financial drum for domestic game

League of Ireland managers come to the fore in banging financial drum for domestic game

Stephen Bradley insists now is the time for the necessary Government investment in the domestic game

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 06:00
Republic’s Sammie Szmodics to miss Nations League Bulgaria fixtures

Republic’s Sammie Szmodics to miss Nations League Bulgaria fixtures

Ipswich Town winger certain to be sidelined for relegation play-off fixtures after ankle surgery

Thu Mar 06 2025 - 17:35
Aidan Keena’s penalty double helps St Patrick’s Athletic see off 10-man Derry City

Aidan Keena’s penalty double helps St Patrick’s Athletic see off 10-man Derry City

Striker makes it five goals in four Premier Division games in comfortable win

Mon Mar 03 2025 - 22:08
Dublin derby packs a punch as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers draw at Tolka Park

Dublin derby packs a punch as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers draw at Tolka Park

Early goal from Harry Wood set the tempo in Drumcondra

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 22:28
Mipo Odubeko’s striking return to Shelbourne is a sign of home comforts

Mipo Odubeko’s striking return to Shelbourne is a sign of home comforts

‘I felt the love from him even before I walked in the door,’ says striker of manager Damien Duff

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 06:00
Carla Ward admits Ireland in ‘transition period’ after nightmare in Slovenia

Carla Ward admits Ireland in ‘transition period’ after nightmare in Slovenia

New manager believes Ireland overachieved by qualifying for 2023 World Cup

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 11:34
Muddled Ireland are hammered by Slovenia in Nations League

Muddled Ireland are hammered by Slovenia in Nations League

Carla Ward’s team selection backfires as Irish side concede three goals in ‘horrible’ first half

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 19:38
Ireland head to Slovenia with Carla Ward yet to crack the McCabe conundrum

Ireland head to Slovenia with Carla Ward yet to crack the McCabe conundrum

Slovenia vs Republic of Ireland preview: Challenge facing new manager is how best to use captain Katie McCabe

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 06:00
Ireland secure victory against Turkey from the jaws of inaccuracy

Ireland secure victory against Turkey from the jaws of inaccuracy

Kyra Carusa goal starts the Carla Ward era with three points in the Nations League

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 22:04
Stephen Bradley knew what he was doing with his outburst against Heimir Hallgrímsson

Stephen Bradley knew what he was doing with his outburst against Heimir Hallgrímsson

Shamrock Rovers’ manager says there’s too much arrogance in the Football Association of Ireland

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00
Shamrock Rovers' European odyssey ends in penalty heartbreak against Molde

Shamrock Rovers' European odyssey ends in penalty heartbreak against Molde

Aaron Greene the only player to miss from the spot after 120 minutes of action in Tallaght

Thu Feb 20 2025 - 23:10
Stephen Bradley defiant as Shamrock Rovers aim to defy the odds again

Stephen Bradley defiant as Shamrock Rovers aim to defy the odds again

Hoops braced for crucial second leg with a side depleted by injury and suspensions

Thu Feb 20 2025 - 06:00
Stephen Bradley brands FAI treatment of Colin Healy as ‘disgraceful’

Stephen Bradley brands FAI treatment of Colin Healy as ‘disgraceful’

‘I understand what Colin’s family have gone through the last 18 months'

Wed Feb 19 2025 - 19:21
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