Ireland U-21: Classy performance seals Sweden comeback
A brace from Troy Parrott and Conor Masterson's header secured the comeback after Mattias Svanberg's opener.Ireland dominated the contest from start to finish and could have gone ahead just two minutes...
View ArticleExcellent second-half performances sees MNT defeat Bulgaria
First International goals for Alan Browne, Kevin Long and James Collins in the second half was enough to give Ireland the victory after Bulgaria had levelled with an Ivelin Popov penalty.The Boys in...
View ArticleFAI statement re Stephen Kenny
Stephen was examined by the FAI’s medical staff and decided to stay behind for treatment at a local hospital. Stephen expects to be discharged in the coming days and is looking forward to beginning...
View ArticleIreland WU17: 6-0 win seals qualification for Elite Round
A goal in the first 20 seconds of the game by Muireann Devaney was followed by an Erin McLaughlin double and an Ellen Molloy strike to give James Scott’s side a 4-0 lead at half time.Aoibheann Clancy...
View ArticleIreland manager Vera Pauw appoints Eileen Gleeson as assistant
Pauw has made the appointments ahead of her first game in charge when the Ukraine visit Tallaght Stadium for a vital Euro 2021 qualifier on October 8.Holder of a UEFA Pro Licence, former Peamount...
View ArticleMick McCarthy meets ETB Graduates in FAI HQ
Young men and women from the FAI-ETB courses in Cabra, Clondalkin and Irishtown, which are all funded by the Dublin & Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board were presented with their...
View ArticleApplications open for 2019 FAI Schools Futsal Programmes
Unlike some other forms of indoor football, the game is played on a hard court surface delimited by lines; walls or boards are not used. Futsal is also played with a smaller ball with less bounce than...
View ArticleIreland WNT: New staff bring "huge experience" - Pauw
It was confirmed on Saturday evening that Pauw has moved quickly to build her staff ahead of the up-coming UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifier on 8 October.Pauw has appointed Gleeson as her assistant,...
View ArticleDraw takes place for FAI Junior Cup Opening Rounds
The opening rounds of the competition will take place regionally, before the latter rounds will become open national draws.Round 2 of the competition will take place on September 29th.Documents:...
View ArticleRaymond Verheijen to speak at CPD Conference
The Event will run over three days from November 5-7.For further information of the CPD Programme, please contact FAI Coach Education Manager Niall O'Regan here Tuesday, 5th November 9.30am – 6pm...
View ArticleIreland WU17: UEFA Qualifying Round group topped in style
Ireland secured a 5-0 win over Greece at the Alytus Stadium in Lithuania to make it three wins from three for Head Coach James Scott’s side.The team had already qualified for the Elite Round of the...
View ArticleIreland WNT: "Let's Make History" in Tallaght Stadium
Head Coach Vera Pauw will take charge of the team for the first time on 8 October, with the home side looking to continue their 100% record after a 2-0 win over Montenegro earlier this month.As part of...
View ArticleEverton AFC receive Club Mark in Aviva Stadium
The club has been in existence for over 60 years and a large contingency travelled to AVIVA Stadium to celebrate their milestone and cheer on the Boys in Green.Everton AFC have a strong community of...
View Article2019/20 FAI Schools Post Primary Schools Season kicks off
It’s all to play for with over 70% of the post primary schools engaged in Cup and/or League competitions this season.Who will be in the running for the silverware come 2020?We take a look back at the...
View ArticleDefence Forces beat Dutch Armed Forces at Abbotstown
Two first-half goals by Ronan Kerin and a header from Chris Kenny put Richie Barber’s team on their way to the win. Ireland took the lead after six minutes in controversial fashion. David O’Riordan...
View ArticleOver 2500 tickets sold for Ireland U-21 match v Italy
Stephen Kenny's Under-21s side secured an impressive 3-1 win over Sweden in their last UEFA European Championships qualifier which sees Ireland top of Group One with three matches played.Tickets for...
View ArticleCastleknock Hotel continue sponsorship of Girls Centre of Excellence
Some 500 girls take part in the programme which is part of the FAI’s player development pathway for elite female footballers. Castleknock Hotel was keen to confirm its its commitment to supporting the...
View ArticleSchools Futsal programme kicks-off
The First Year initiative is the only national futsal competition for youth players.The programme has quickly become one of the most popular sections of the schools soccer calendar. 20,400 children...
View ArticleVerona FC hit the Club Mark
Verona FC are delighted to become the first club in Dublin 15 to be awarded the prestigious FAI Club Mark Entry Level Award. The FAI Club Mark is an award based on best practice in management,...
View ArticleSCOUTING REPORT | McCarthy watches Kieran Sadlier score
McCarthy was at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday as former Cork City and Sligo Rovers striker Sadlier scored in Doncaster’s 2-0 League One win over Peterborough while Preston’s Maguire was watched as...
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