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FAI

Last year
2025
Soccer
FAI head of women's football Hannah Dingley resigns after one year in job
14 May 2025
2.3k
1
Soccer
New faces in the squad as Ireland boss says road to World Cup 2026 begins with June friendlies
The 42
14 May 2025
7.2k
19
Soccer
'We expect to go straight from the season into the World Cup' - Ireland boss sets positive tone
Heimir Hallgrímsson gives insight into thinking as he names squad for June friendlies with Senegal and Luxembourg.
David Sneyd
14 May 2025
1.4k
2
numbers dont lie
Phenomenal growth of summer football in Clare and Mayo shows FAI plan is worth trying
Increased participation for boys and girls over a period stretching back 30 years is strong counter argument to critics of aligned calendar season.
David Sneyd
8 May 2025
2.2k
1
League of Ireland
FAI make Oireachtas presentations amid growing dissent over aligned calendar season
Key figures from the association met with around 90 TDs and Senators last week.
David Sneyd
6 May 2025
3.9k
2
Eligibility
FAI continuing to assess transgender players on case-by-case basis following FA ban
2 May 2025
880
13
The Football Family
'Clubs are going to lose a massive amount of players' - The aligned football calendar debate
David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan took part in a vigorous debate on this week’s episode of The Football Family.
1 May 2025
2.3k
6
hosting bonus
FAI confident of one additional Euro 2028 group game following Casement Park
27 Apr 2025
1.8k
2
tough gig
'You could say it’s the impossible job' - Damien Duff on FAI search for new Chief Football Officer
Shelbourne boss says it would be “pretty small minded” to only consider Irish applicants as Marc Canham’s successor.
David Sneyd
26 Apr 2025
1.2k
0
wide net
FAI chief says Marc Canham's successor does not need to come from Irish football
23 Apr 2025
1.8k
3
Departure
What legacy will Marc Canham leave Irish football?
In a bombshell announcement today, the FAI announced their chief football officer is stepping away.
Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd
22 Apr 2025
2.5k
1
Goodbye
FAI announce exit of chief football officer Marc Canham
Canham, the face of the protracted men’s manager hunt, is leaving after three years at the FAI.
Updated 22 Apr 2025
5.3k
14
Goodbye
FAI announce exit of chief football officer Marc Canham
22 Apr 2025
11.7k
26
Meeting
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson visits predecessor Stephen Kenny at St Pat's training
18 Apr 2025
2.0k
3
Kerry and Finn Harps' appeals rejected over null and void fixture
17 Apr 2025
1.2k
7
aligned plans
'It's time to get it done' - FAI steadfast on youth strategy as grassroots' row continues
17 Apr 2025
906
2
civil war brewing
SFAI accuse FAI of pulling funding for Kennedy and Gaynor Cups over summer soccer row
11 Apr 2025
3.9k
3
Progress
'We’re time critical'- FAI detail refined plans for €8m League of Ireland academy funding
Association says it will submit details to Government by August with aim of securing money in October’s Budget.
David Sneyd
9 Apr 2025
1.6k
4
Job Done
Ireland beat Greece 2-1 for back-to-back Nations League wins
8 Apr 2025
5.4k
6
the case for
There are legitimate fears around the move to summer soccer - but it's a leap worth taking
6 Apr 2025
3.8k
13
greatest diplomacy in the world
Eligibility row: FAI hit back at 'false' Kerry FC accusations of intimidation, Wexford confirm appeal
Updated 4 Apr 2025
1.9k
4
THE BEAT
Grassroots says FAI has 'uncorked overwhelming anger and created an atmosphere impossible to work in'
The Schoolboys/Girls Football Association of Ireland (SFAI) has detailed concerns over implementation of Football Pathways Plan.
David Sneyd
4 Apr 2025
3.3k
0
Thy Kingdom Come
'We will not accept being bullied into silence' - Kerry slam FAI over ineligible players row
3 Apr 2025
2.7k
5
Saga
Carla Ward would consider Colin Healy if Ireland number three gets Liverpool job
26 Mar 2025
2.8k
4
Looking for Work
FAI hope to add more June friendlies to allow Hallgrimsson explore squad options
24 Mar 2025
2.6k
8
Upbeat
Rising confidence levels and reconnection with fans bode well for Ireland
24 Mar 2025
1.3k
0
looking ahead
FAI CEO says League of Ireland academies will 'define next generation' of Ireland team
23 Mar 2025
5.4k
0
Soccer
FAI reports alleged racial abuse of player during Ireland U17 match
23 Mar 2025
12.5k
Soccer
FAI reports alleged racial abuse of player during Ireland U17 match
23 Mar 2025
2.3k
Comeback
Finn Azaz provides welcome flashes of satisfaction to help seize control of play-off
Midfielder impressed for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and also scored his first international goal.
David Sneyd
20 Mar 2025
1.7k
1
Recovery
Child stabbed at Dublin school to be guest of honour for upcoming Ireland men's team match
19 Mar 2025
12.2k
Friendlies
Senegal bound for the Aviva in men's June window tune-up
18 Mar 2025
1.8k
2
THE BEAT
Irish football will be biggest loser if academy funding slips through cracks
League of Ireland clubs begin process of examining breakaway from FAI after a fractious week.
David Sneyd
14 Mar 2025
2.1k
0
Spat
'I am man enough to apologise' - Hallgrimsson defuses tensions with Stephen Bradley
13 Mar 2025
3.1k
8
column
Irish managers are told football is a results business - the same must hold true for the FAI
The FAI are currently giving the public perception of a rudderless ship. CEO David Courell must show leadership and instil some confidence.
Gavin Cooney
13 Mar 2025
1.6k
2
FAI
'Collective push' needed to improve facilities - FAI women and girls' football chief
12 Mar 2025
927
0
unveiled
FAI launch two-year plan to ‘strengthen the foundations’ of women and girls’ football
11 Mar 2025
1.0k
0
Exclusive
League of Ireland clubs examine process of breaking away from FAI
The 42 has also learned that clubs have sent a formal request to the association for details of academy funding talks with Government.
David Sneyd
11 Mar 2025
8.9k
4
edging apart
Rift opens as LOI clubs reject FAI’s ‘poorly conceived’ coaching plan
11 Mar 2025
6.0k
10
christina kenny
FAI appoint new chief operating officer
26 Feb 2025
4.7k
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