Council staff suspended over alleged pitch watering at Shamrock Rovers ground
Club’s match against newly-promoted Dundalk on February 6th in Tallaght Stadium was called off due to a waterlogged pitch
Football Association Of Ireland (FAI)
FAI looking ‘to tap into’ Irish diaspora for investment in football facilities
Association set target of top-20 world ranking for the men’s team and top 15 for the women’s
Alan Shatter to take defamation case against TD Paul Murphy over Epstein claims
Former minister for justice complains to FAI and Bohemians over supporters banner at game
FAI members unhappy over Ireland v Israel can still stop the games. A legal adviser explains how
The board has chosen to fulfil the Nations League fixtures, but its decision is not final
Date set for drink driving case involving former Cork City manager Ger Nash
Nash, formerly of Fota Island, Co Cork and now living in Sweden, was charged with two offences last month
Katie McCabe: ‘We know it’s not right on a human level what’s going on in Gaza’
Ireland captain outlined discussion with FAI CEO over men’s team’s fixtures against Israel
Drogheda United punishment not strong enough
Upcoming opponents should be compensated for loss of revenue
Dáil sounded like a Formula 1 grand prix this week but was really a slow bicycle race
Inside Politics: Changes to rent regulations prompt high-decibel bad-tempered exchanges
Racism in Irish sport: ‘We didn’t feel safe playing. We just left football completely’
Irish sports stars Rhasidat Adeleke and Edwin Edogbo have been subjected to racist abuse – but it happens at every level, including to children
Drogheda United hit with away supporter ban and €15,000 fine following Oriel Park flare damage
Drogheda supporters to be banned from attending next four away fixtures
FAI tip their cap to protesters but bow to expediency on Israel games
Organisation was never going to take the risk of being isolated within Uefa
Ireland v Israel game confirmed for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in October
FAI chief executive David Courell says security concerns around hosting Nations League fixture have been allayed by An Garda Síochána
Another controversy for the FAI to consider
In other news, how Ireland’s win at Twickenham might have flagged the way forward
Six Irish sport stars will become sporting diplomats for country
Failure to play Israel Nations League fixture would primarily disadvantage Ireland, says Minister for Sport
John Martin’s role in Michael Noonan’s contract another unwanted distraction for FAI
Concerns are that the deal may breach Fifa rules banning third-party ownership of players
Sinn Féin TD ‘did not see who threw flares’ during Dundalk-Drogheda derby game
Joanna Byrne, who chairs Drogheda United, says she was in main stand and not near the trouble
Sinn Féin TD to ‘resist’ removal as Drogheda United chair after call for Ireland to boycott Israel fixtures
Joanna Byrne said the Republic of Ireland should not fulfil the Nations League fixtures against Israel later this year
FAI caught between a right and a great wrong
Association damned if it goes ahead with the fixture against Israel and damned if it doesn’t
Israel push to host Ireland at home in Nations League
Israel FA spokesman says they hope ‘to welcome Ireland to a sea of blue and white in a packed stadium’
Ireland v Israel match should proceed in Dublin, says Minister of State
Minister of State’s remarks come after senior figures in Government suggested the home fixture could be played outside the State
Ken Early: Why football has boycotted Russia but not Israel – yet
Ireland would face serious consequences for deciding not to play against Israel. That doesn’t necessarily mean they shouldn’t refuse
Minister disagrees with Taoiseach over football matches against Israel
Independent Minister of State Marian Harkin says she is ‘at odds on a personal view’
The Irish soccer team should not play Israel in Nations League
Upcoming fixtures should be boycotted by Ireland fans
Taoiseach says Ireland against Israel football fixtures should proceed
‘Sport can be challenging when it crosses into the realm of politics,’ Martin says
The whole world will be watching Ireland v Israel. The FAI cannot mess this up
Navigating the months ahead will require strong leadership and deft handling, qualities that have not been the FAI’s strong suit
Heimir Hallgrímsson remains ‘positive’ about Ireland contract extension
Head coach says he will focus on ‘football side’ as Ireland draw Israel in Nations League group
‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations League
Association voted in favour of motion calling for Israel FA’s suspension from club and international competitions last year
Ireland to face Qatar and Canada in pre-World Cup friendlies
Qatar to visit Dublin before Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side travel to Montreal to face Canada
Gavin Bazunu: ‘The performance in Hungary encapsulates the change in Irish football’
The goalkeeper, now on loan at Stoke, discusses his recuperation from injury, the progress of the Republic of Ireland and his advice for young Irish players tempted by a move to a European club
League of Ireland clubs losing total of €1m revenue because of dodgy boxes
Piracy is hurting game as profit from LOITV live broadcasts of matches goes into football
Pretax losses trimmed at Aviva Stadium on back of Dua Lipa ticket sales
The company is co-owned by the IRFU and FAI
FAI pays tribute to former association president Michael Hyland
Former League of Ireland chair was instrumental in the development of the AUL Sports Complex in north Dublin
Fifteen clubs sign up for third-tier FAI National League
Shamrock Rovers sporting director Stephen McPhail to step away from role
Ireland guaranteed to get almost €9m if they make it through World Cup playoffs
Fifa announces 50% increase in World Cup prize money with $50m for 2026 winners
FAI appoint Lizzie Kent as as Head of Women & Girls’ football
The holder of a Uefa A Licence, Kent has extensive coaching experience in football and Gaelic football
‘A seed was planted’: What is Jack Charlton’s legacy in Irish football?
The Republic of Ireland’s unprecedented success under the manager inspired a generation, but not necessarily the FAI
How do Irish fans get tickets for next summer’s World Cup?
Applications for tickets can be made from December 11th on Fifa’s system
FAI guaranteed 8% of tickets to Ireland’s World Cup matches if team gets there
Tickets would be available at initial prices, rather than inflated by Fifa’s dynamic pricing model
Heimir Hallgrímsson set for contract talks with FAI after Ireland seal World Cup playoff spot
Ireland manager is in strong position to command increase on his €650,000 salary with lucrative bonus for World Cup qualification
FAI and Siptu hold talks at WRC over ongoing redundancy programme
Discussions ended without agreement on Wednesday with further meeting planned for Friday
Troy the parrot: Dublin Zoo name bird after Republic of Ireland’s hat-trick hero
Critically endangered parrot species named in honour of Troy Parrott after his remarkable displays help team reach World Cup play-offs
Succession planning the FAI way: Stunning World Cup campaign saves football bosses some bother
Heimir Hallgrímsson well placed for new deal after securing World Cup playoff spot
In pictures: Ireland’s historic 2-0 win over Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo sent off
All the action from last night’s World Cup Qualifier at the Avivia Stadium in Dublin
Aviva renews stadium deal with IRFU and FAI for next five years
Insurer’s renewal of Aviva Stadium naming rights deal is believed to have a value of about €26m out to 2030
FAI pushes out debt repayments of €38 million to 2036
Windfall from co-hosting Euro 2028 allows reduction of annual payments from €3.9 million to €1.5 million
FAI to bring motion to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitions
US senator Lindsey Graham said that the Irish economy would ‘pay a heavy price’ for vote
Siptu seeks intervention of WRC after FAI informs staff of 60 redundancies
Union claims FAI management has ‘launched an attack on grassroots football’
Carla Ward in ‘constant conversations’ with FAI about support for Ireland’s women’s team
Manager says resources should be equally distributed between Irish men’s and women’s teams
Heimir Hallgrímsson urges ‘glass half-full’ view of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying effort
Manager bristles at criticism over not naming Séamus Coleman in squad for opening qualifiers
Stuck in the middle: Midfield still the main area of concern for Hallgrímsson and Ireland
Recalled Jayson Molumby has a point to prove against Portugal after omission from squad
FAI cash in on Oireachtas grillings with budget bounce for LOI academies
League of Ireland academies to receive ‘multi-annual’ funding of €3 million
FAI receives €3m in budget to build on progress of League of Ireland academies
Twenty-six clubs to benefit from Budget 2026 allocation
FAI criticised over closure of Dundalk youth training scheme
Siptu accuse FAI of ‘pulling up the supports for grassroots football’
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