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

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

PFAI chief McGuinness welcomes Government move on pay

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

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

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

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

Home truths: deep divisions on how to produce better young players in Ireland

Substantial investment needed to run professional-standard soccer academies

Impact of Brexit on teenage Irish players after transition period is unclear

Academies provide what's been the traditional route to a career at the top level

Government willing to pay €5m a year to safeguard FAI future

State will restore support in deal being discussed by Government, FAI lenders, Uefa

FAI employees remain in dark on potential redundancies

Siptu does not expect to receive details of nature or extent of job cuts until January

FAI to unveil plan to boost number of referees by 1,000

Particular effort to be launched to increase the number of female match officials in the game

Former Bohs captain to keep out-of-contract players on their toes

Derek Pender to oversee PFAI’s training camp for players looking to sign to new club

Limerick FC players have phones seized by gardaí investigating suspected match-fixing

Gardaí and FAI investigate unusual betting on two games involving club

Potential foreign player restrictions in England could impact Irish game

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness says it could be a positive for domestic game

PFAI say FAI are attempting to undermine financial viability

FAI official says it is satisfied with Bray and Limerick's assurances commitments will be met

FAI fails to provide facilities or kits for out of contract players

PFAI’s Stephen McGuinness told by Fran Gavin that usual support wouldn’t be provided

Rodrigo Tosi pulls Limerick away from drop zone with penalty

Brazilian missed earlier chances but made no mistake from penalty spot against Drogheda

Late drama helps Sligo Rovers slip out of relegation zone

Round-up: Limerick take point with last kick against Pat’s

Keith Ward grabs hat-trick as Bohemians scalp Drogheda

Stevie Folan scores late winner against Derry to boost Galway United’s survival hopes

Richie Sadlier: Athlone Town bans set a dangerous precedent

Given suspicious betting patterns, players could be deemed guilty for playing badly

Shamrock Rovers end Bluebell’s cup run as Brandon Miele grabs hat-trick

FAI Cup round-up: Dundalk put four past Drogheda; Limerick win in Galway

FAI Cup round-up: Bluebell United earn quarter-final slot

Galway too good for St Pat’s, holders Cork put seven past Athlone; Drogheda breeze through

Gary Shaw’s late double spells trouble for Galway United

Aaron Greene screamer keeps Europe in sight for Bray Wanderers

Seán Russell’s stunning goal helps Drogheda earn point in Sligo

Goal-shy visitors score just their second goal in 10 games before Rhys McCabe equaliser

Dundalk keep up impressive run of form to see off Bray

Robbie Benson grabs two goals as Stephen Kenny’s side continue preparations for Rosenborg tie

Convincing victory a timely boost for Rovers

Hoops warm up for their trip to Iceland with impressive win over Drogheda

Barry McNamee’s maiden hat-trick helps Derry maintain 100% record

League of Ireland round-up: Dundalk bounce back to leave St Pat’s bottom as Sligo get off the mark

Life after sport: getting back to living after injury

Many athletes face long-term struggles with no support or advice

One step closer: Drogheda edge past Cobh Ramblers on aggregate

Gareth McCaffrey’s half-volley at the back post proved the all important goal in the tie

Soccer union eager to help Irish players returning from UK

PFAI complain that a lack of information about players is hampering them in efforts

Three Cork City players on PFAI list of free agents

Over 100 expected to leave their current outfit and expected to grow further

Alan McNally picks a fine time to open Bray account

Defender’s goal helps side leapfrog Sligo out of relegation places

Trevor Croly off to flying start as Bray beat Saints

Peter McGlynn gives new manager a boost with 74th-minute winner

Richie Towell stunner starts landslide win for Dundalk

Bray Wanderers torn apart as champions go six points clear at Oriel Park

Galway rout Bray Wanderers away from home

Tommy Dunne’s team moved up three places to eighth in the Premier Division

Derry City dominate but unable to break down battling Bray Wanderers

Northern side’s Ryan McBride sent off for late rash tackle

PFAI looks to help Airtricity League players supplement income

Union launches programme to improve members’ chances of working outside soccer

Bray Wanderers rout bottom of the league Limerick

Caretaker boss Maciej Tarnogrodzki enjoys second successive win after second half blitz

David Cassidy hat-trick earns points for new Bray Wanderers manager

Maciej Tarnogrodzki starts life in the Airtricity League with a win against Sligo Rovers

Adam Evans helps make it three on the trot for Bohemians

Bohemians stay top of Airtricity Premier Division with win over Bray Wanderers

Wages are low and contracts short, but professional game is on firmer footing

In an insecure time for players, the good news is that clubs are more financially stable

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