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Statement from Board & President Donal Conway
In response, the Board of the FAI would like to make the following comments: The current Board of the FAI will, as indicated previously, stand down at the AGM on July 27th and remains fully committed...
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Tickets on sale for Europa League game at Tallaght Stadium
The Hoops play host to SK Brann of Norway at 8pm in Tallaght Stadium on Thursday (July 18) in the second leg of the first qualifying round of the competition.While the tie is tightly balanced after...
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U19 EURO: Ireland v France Preview
A superb strike from midfielder Joe Hodge (pictured above) secured a vital point in Ireland's Group B opener with Norway last Monday.Now they will come up against one of the favourites for the...
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U19 EURO: Late goal swings it for France
It is hardly surprising that France were selected as one of the pre-tournament favourites to lift the trophy as they displayed their quality in this exciting game, played under 33 degree heat.Wilson...
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Ireland CP: Ireland put seven past Germany to seal 9th place
In their final game of the tournament, Ireland saved arguably their best performance until last racing into a 4-2 lead by half time with Dillon Sheridan scoring all four.Geraldines FC man Aaron Tier...
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FIFA and UEFA write to FAI
In their letter, FIFA and UEFA note that the Minister for Sport requested the FAI President Donal Conway to “withdraw [his] nomination for re-election at the upcoming [ordinary Congress] to allow for...
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FAQ's on the Governance Review Report
What happens if the Rules and the Constitution are not passed? If changes are not passed, the Association will elect a Board through the existing processes under the current rules.Is this report being...
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U19 EURO: Ireland v Czech Republic Preview
Following a draw and a defeat, Tom Mohan knows that a victory is required for Ireland to keep control of their destiny in this tournament.France are already through to the semi-finals, so it is between...
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James Scott appointed Women's U17 Head Coach
Scott will take up the role, which was vacated by former Women’s National Team Head Coach Colin Bell in mid-June, immediately.Currently an FAI Football Development Officer for North Tipperary, Scott...
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2019 Festival of Football set to begin in Meath
Almost 40 clubs will be visited throughout the Royal County to see the crucial work that is being done at grassroots level in the county.This year's Festival of Football will be led by FAI President...
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2019 FAI Festival of Football kicks-off in Meath
It was fitting that the first visit of the week was to Navan’s MDL Grounds where the NEFL and NECSL showed the delegation the work that is being done in the grounds.The short trip to Navan Town Cosmos...
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U19 EURO: Coffey sends Ireland into semi-finals
Tom Mohan's team were fully aware of the pressure on their shoulders going into the final group game in Armenia, although they did not allow that to weigh them down as they collected a first win of...
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FAI Festival of Football continues through Meath
Monday's visits started with a trip to two clubs, as the FAI delegation saw the unique grounds in Drewstown House, where Raistin Rovers and Fordrew Rovers share facilities.Oldcastle United was the...
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U19 EURO: Schoolboy football a clear influence
Six of the 20 players in Tom Mohan's squad were born in England, but the other 14 all came through the schoolboy system in Ireland and, for many, that was their first experience of elite level...
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Scouting Report: Harness to declare for Ireland
Coventry-born Harness moved from Burton Albion in the summer for an undisclosed fee and will be watched again by McCarthy’s scouts in the coming weeks.The 23-year-old came up through the Burton academy...
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Grassroots Irish football contributes €1.13bn to economy
The econometric model, commissioned by European football’s governing body UEFA in conjunction with the FAI, uncovers “unique tangible evidence” of the impact that grassroots club football has on the...
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U19 EURO: Portugal v Ireland Preview
Nothing has come easy for Tom Mohan's squad throughout this campaign, yet they continue to show a resilient streak and advance forward.Finishing second in Group B - behind France - has now propelled...
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Ireland Category: Under 19 MensChoose Site: IrelandIntroduction: Ahead of the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship Semi-Final with Portugal, FAI TV caught up with Republic of Ireland Head Coach Tom...
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FAI Festival of Football shines in the Meath sunshine
Cloghertown United was the first visit of the day, as Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell and Ireland legend Richard Dunne handed out medals to the club’s league-winning Under-12s.From...
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Festival of Football visits east Meath
Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny joined the Festival of Football, and met the players at Slane Wanderers on the opening visit of the day. Rossin Rovers honoured two of their...
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