Ireland U-21: Connolly aims for more in Toulon
Stephen Kenny's U-21 side need a win over Bahrain in their final Group C fixture to book a semi-final spot with the team currently top of the group, following a win over China U23 and a draw against...
View ArticleREPORT: Bahrain 0-1 Ireland - Semi-finals secured
In difficult conditions, Connor Ronan's deflected first-half free-kick was the only goal of the game as Ireland booked their place in the top four in the competition and will face Brazil in the...
View ArticleREPORT: Ireland 2-0 Gibraltar
Manager Mick McCarthy made two changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Denmark. Scott Hogan made his first competitive start, in place of Glenn Whelan, while Callum Robinson replaced Robbie Brady.David...
View ArticleROOMMATES | Caoihmin Kelleher & Conor Masterson
Having lived together whilst at Liverpool, Kelleher and Masterson test each other on their knowledge of each other whilst at the Toulon Tournament. The Ireland U-21 squad are currently preparing for...
View ArticleREPORT: Brazil 2-0 Ireland - Brazil book final spot
Goals from Paulinho and Matheus Cunha either side of the break sealed the victory for the Brazilians who progress to the final to face Japan, whilst Ireland will face Mexico in the 3rd/4th place...
View ArticleRobbie Keane cuts ribbon on hospital's football fanzone
Marking the one year to go milestone till tournament kick off, one of the’ hospitals Play Dens has been transformed into a football themed zone including a new smart TV.Patients and their families will...
View ArticleWNT Head Coach leaves U17 role
After two years in both roles, Bell has decided to concentrate his efforts on the Women’s National Team.Bell explained that he undertook the underage coaching position in order to help him get to know...
View ArticleIrish squads picked for Summer Universiade
The Team Ireland delegation of 52 athletes were officially unveiled at the official launch this morning in the National Sports Campus by Student Sport Ireland President Carmel Lynch, Head of Delegation...
View ArticleStatement from the board of the FAI
Chairman of the Governance Review Group, Aidan Horan set-out the details of the interim report to the Board. The interim report will now be forwarded by the FAI to FIFA and UEFA for review.The full...
View ArticleMcCarthy & FAI congratulate Keane on new role
Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and Football Association of Ireland President Donal Conway have congratulated Robbie Keane on his appointment as assistant-manager at Middlesbrough Football...
View ArticleREPORT: Mexico 0-0 Ireland (4-3 p) - Ireland finish fourth
After a goalless 90 minutes, Mexico secured victory on penalties as captain Jesus Angulo stepped up for the fifth and final penalty to seal a 4-3 win. A much-changed Ireland side dominated the vast...
View ArticleExpressions of interest for Women's National Leagues
Expressions of interest invited for Women's National LeagueThe Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has invited expressions of interest from clubs/entities who may be interested in participating in...
View ArticleJohn Earley resigns from FAI board
The Board thanks John for his service and wishes him well with his continued involvement with the SFAI.Choose Site: IrelandIntroduction: The FAI can confirm that John Earley has resigned with immediate...
View ArticleJoint statement by FAI and Sport Ireland
The Group was established to review the existing governance arrangements within the FAI and to consider and propose a governance framework for the FAI which will support the Board of the FAI and the...
View ArticleFAI statement in relation to alleged referee incident
The FAI condemns any threat of violence against a referee and will take action against anyone found guilty of any behavior that threatens a referee, verbally or physically.To date, the FAI has received...
View ArticleMohan uses training camp to assess options
The Ireland U-19 Head Coach must select a 20-man squad for the finals tournament in Armenia, which runs from July 14-27, and he is going to take as long as possible to submit that final list.To help...
View ArticleFota Island Resort FAI Gaynor Tournament underway
There was a full day of action in the tournament, with 22 games taking place from kick-off at 10am to the final whistle just after 6pm.Each of the 22 teams, who come from all over Ireland, played two...
View ArticleColin Bell leaves WNT Head Coach role
Bell, who was appointed in February 2017, has accepted the role of Assistant Head Coach at the English Championship club and will start work immediately.FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter paid...
View ArticleCork and South Tipperary to contest Gaynor Cup
Teams from all over Ireland took part in 28 games over the course of the second day of the prestigious tournament, completing Round 3 and the semi-finals of the competition.Mayo were victorious in the...
View ArticleFAI statement re WNT management position
The FAI were first informed last weekend by Colin of the offer from Huddersfield Town and immediately began discussions to determine whether or not the FAI could facilitate Colin’s requirements in...
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