Defence Forces all set for next test
In December 2018, Richie Barber's squad travelled to the Netherlands confident of performing well in the qualifiers for the CISM Military World Games. What followed was a 4-0 win over Lithuania and a...
View Article#YourMove to become EURO 2020 freestyler
'Your Move' is inviting fans from all 12 host cities to express themselves through freestyle football and hopefully inspiring them to be part of the UEFA EURO 2020 finals.All football enthusiasts will...
View ArticleFAI launches updated Child Welfare & Safeguarding Policy
Committed to ensuring that children, young persons and vulnerable persons can participate in all football activities in a safe environment, the updated Policy document is of crucial importance to the...
View ArticleGreatest League in the World Podcast goes Live
The podcast has proved to be extremely popular amongst League supporters and it recently celebrated its 50th episode. Available across all major platforms, including iTunes, SoundCloud and Spotify, the...
View ArticleFAI National Academy made most of international tests
The 2005 National Academy played against the Netherlands in back-to-back friendlies in a first for the Emerging Talent Programme.James McManus scored in the opening 3-1 defeat to the Dutch, before a...
View ArticleFAI Cup: Qualifying Round set to get underway
20 clubs were in the qualifying round draw, 16 intermediate clubs and four junior clubs; Ashling Annacotty, Glengad United, Regional United and St. Michael’s. Four teams, Cobh Wanderers, Crumlin...
View ArticleTrophy Tour kicks off in Carlisle Grounds
The home of Bray Wanderers in County Wicklow was the first stop on a tour that will also include visits to City Calling Stadium, Home Farm FC, Regional Sports Centre, Tallaght Stadium, Tolka Park, and...
View ArticleFlashback: 1988 U-16 EUROs
1988 UEFA European Under-16 ChampionshipsIn the same year that the Ireland men's senior team qualified for their first major tournament - 1988 European Championships - this was a breakthrough...
View ArticleO'Brien urges Irish fans to come out in support
Ireland is hosting the tournament from May 3-19 across seven different venues and O'Brien's Under-17 squad would certainly benefit from a strong home crowd when they take on Greece (May 3, Tallaght...
View ArticleLimerick District League come out on top
Limerick District League 3-2 Waterford District League The hosts had a goal ruled out on four minutes when Paudie Hartigan's finish was judged to be offside in the eyes of assistant referee John...
View ArticleFlashback: 1992 U-16 EUROs
1992 UEFA European Under-16 ChampionshipsFifteen teams joined hosts Cyprus in making up this tournament, which ran from May 7-17 and saw 64 goals scored over 28 games. Germany would eventually come out...
View ArticleClass of 2019 glven chance to make history
As they prepare for the upcoming UEFA European Under-17 Championships, Colin O'Brien's players may be a little daunted by the task of performing on home soil and competing in such an important...
View ArticleFAI Cup: Glengad produce shock qualifying round result
Substitute goalkeeper Kevin McLaughlin was the hero for the Donegal side after he saved two penalties to see the Inishowen League side progress to the first round. Elsewhere, Intermediate Cup finalists...
View ArticleFlashback: 1993 U-16 EUROs
1993 UEFA European Under-16 ChampionshipsBased in Turkey, this tournament saw 68 goals scored over 32 games with Iceland recording a 6-2 triumph over Northern Ireland on the opening day.For Ireland, it...
View Article2019 Sports Direct FAI Summer Soccer Schools officially launched
The fun-filled camps, which have now been running for almost 25 years, provide the opportunity to introduce children to football and help them to develop their skills in a fun environment. Each...
View ArticleFlashback: 1994 U-16 EUROs
1994 UEFA European Under-16 ChampionshipsFor the first time, Ireland were selected as hosts for a UEFA tournament. The late Dr. Tony O'Neill was the tournament director.The venues for the games were...
View ArticleIreland U16: Osam names squad for Development Tournament
In their final games of the season, the Under-16s will play the hosts, Ukraine and Fiji over the space of five days along the Mediterranean coast in Shefayim.Some 18 of Osam's squad are based in the...
View ArticleIreland U16: Osam names squad for 2019 Development Tournament
In their final games of the season, the Under-16s will play the hosts, Ukraine and Fiji over the space of five days along the Mediterranean coast in Shefayim.Some 18 of Osam's squad are based in the...
View ArticleFlashback: 1996 U-16 EUROs
1996 UEFA European Under-16 ChampionshipsIn what was their fifth appearance in this tournament, Ireland finally made it into the knock-out stages after finishing second on Group A.Led by Brian Kerr,...
View ArticleStephen Kenny attends Homeless Street League finals
Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny was in attendance to hand out the awards as teams from Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Longford, Mullingar and Galway battled it out. Both men...
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