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FAI

Last year
2025
FAI
'It wasn't good enough': McCabe adds to FAI criticism following Colin Healy controversy
21 Feb 2025
2.7k
12
Head on
Shamrock Rovers boss blasts FAI - 'You don’t understand Irish football... That’s not how we treat each other'
Stephen Bradley delivered a powerful message to those in power at very top of Irish football.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
19 Feb 2025
4.7k
7
Ireland WNT
'It lacked class and compassion' - Denise O'Sullivan again hits out at FAI over Healy departure
5 Feb 2025
2.2k
8
Father and Son
'Success without merit... this is worse than defeat' - The tough love that shaped Rocco Vata
The Irish underage international is turning heads in the Championship – and his story is closely linked to that of his remarkable father, Rudi.
19 Jan 2025
4.9k
1
ugly episode
FAI attempt to explain away ‘misinterpretations’ may not be the end of Healy episode
16 Jan 2025
3.3k
3
FAI
'We didn't give Colin any absolute guarantees' - FAI respond to Healy claims
16 Jan 2025
2.9k
13
FAI
'Lacking transparency and compassion' - Colin Healy lifts lid on FAI exit in blistering statement
16 Jan 2025
10.3k
11
FAI
'Lacking transparency and compassion' - Colin Healy lifts lid on FAI exit in blistering statement
16 Jan 2025
4.2k
9
renewal
Ireland U21 boss Crawford signs contract extension
10 Jan 2025
1.1k
1
All time
PodcastThe Football Family
'Stop asking me questions!' - 2024 Football Quiz
masterplan
FAI outline details of new league, invite expressions of interest
12 Dec 2024
3.1k
9
column
This column is worth €250 million annually to the Irish economy
The FAI and GAA got on board with the must-have sports accessory of 2024 – the Economic Impact Report.
Gavin Cooney
12 Dec 2024
5.1k
2
Wave Goodbye
Eileen Gleeson to leave role as Ireland boss - but she may remain at the FAI
The 42
Updated 11 Dec 2024
31.5k
63
Wave Goodbye
Eileen Gleeson to leave role as Ireland boss - but may not be leaving the FAI
Updated 11 Dec 2024
6.5k
14
Suspension
Finn Harps player handed six-month ban for breaching betting rules
6 Dec 2024
1.5k
Major step
FAI vote in favour of moving all parts of the game to an aligned calendar season
5 Dec 2024
4.5k
18
League of Ireland
Dundalk lifeline as they secure licence for next season's First Division
5 Dec 2024
1.7k
5
calendar quibbles
Why tonight's vote to transform Irish football's future rests on a knife-edge
The FAI’s General Assembly tonight votes on whether to align all parts of the game here in a new calendar season.
Gavin Cooney
5 Dec 2024
3.4k
3
Gaffe
FAI apologise after map of Ireland shows 'Londonderry' in match programme for Wales play-off
The 42
4 Dec 2024
13.7k
60
Gaffe
FAI apologise for 'Londonderry' error in match programme for Wales play-off
4 Dec 2024
5.3k
11
FAI
Gleeson wants to continue as Ireland WNT manager but 'no formal discussions' on new contract
21 Nov 2024
772
1
Business end
Eileen Gleeson names Ireland squad for Euro 2025 play-off final with Wales
Aoife Mannion included for two-legged clash as Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Connolly and Megan Campbell return.
21 Nov 2024
2.1k
0
Update
Seamus Coleman one of three Ireland players ruled out with injury as Matt Doherty is recalled
Updated 11 Nov 2024
3.0k
16
Preview
FAI Cup final offers glory or heartache at end of seismic week for Irish football
10 Nov 2024
903
2
Courts
‘Loyal’ supporter wins case against FAI over rescheduled international away game against Armenia
7 Nov 2024
12.0k
Fixtures
Ireland to face Türkiye, Slovenia and Greece in Women's Nations League
The 42
7 Nov 2024
3.5k
6
Fixtures
Ireland to face Türkiye, Slovenia and Greece in Women's Nations League
7 Nov 2024
1.2k
0
boos bill
FAI hit with fine for fans' booing of English anthem
5 Nov 2024
3.4k
15
FAI
Irish supporters' groups condemn season ticket price increases
31 Oct 2024
6.5k
3
Exclusive
Matt Doherty takes Ireland axe on chin but wants return - 'Obviously I should be in the squad'
Wolves defender says there are no hard feelings with Heimir Hallgrímsson but “felt disrespected” in manager’s first international camp.
David Sneyd
reports from Wolverhampton
21 Oct 2024
12.7k
5
The Football Family
'These errors are still happening, It would drive you mad'
15 Oct 2024
4.0k
8
scene setter
Graffiti on the walls of Piraeus' pride and joy shows what's to come for Ireland
Boys in Green face Greece tomorrow at the imposing home of Olympiacos, a club at the heart of local community.
David Sneyd
reports from Piraeus
12 Oct 2024
3.2k
0
Pre-Match
Ireland prepare for Greece with Hallgrímsson demanding 'hate' factor
The manager and midfielder Josh Cullen want more on back of 2-1 win over Finland.
David Sneyd
reports from Piraeus
12 Oct 2024
2.7k
6
jekyll and hyde
'I need to be loyal to what I think so I cannot be a populist'
10 Oct 2024
3.8k
5
Starting XI
Evan Ferguson returns to lead Ireland attack as Finn Azaz makes competitive debut
10 Oct 2024
3.3k
11
soaking it in
Brutal conditions in Finland add to sense of dread despite clarity in Ireland camp
Two teams fighting to avoid relegation from League B in Nations League are battling to find any kind of reason to feel positive.
David Sneyd
reports from Helsinki
9 Oct 2024
2.5k
0
build up
Ireland arrive in Finland feeling positive and ready to play without fear
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and captain Nathan Collins both talked up renewed confidence ahead of crucial Nations League clash.
David Sneyd
reports from the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki
9 Oct 2024
2.0k
12
Exclusive
Ireland internationals provide €30,000 support for female footballers after abuse allegations
The money had been donated initially to help start a scholarship scheme for League of Ireland academy players.
David Sneyd
8 Oct 2024
1.3k
0
going dutch
'Trying to live up to the hype at such a young age, it was never going to happen'
Troy Parrott finding his feet with AZ Alkmaar as curiosity replaces expectation in a career taking an intriguing route.
David Sneyd
8 Oct 2024
1.6k
0
Double-header
Ireland manager prepares new solutions to avoid same old problems
8 Oct 2024
1.9k
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