Ireland U-21: Squad named for Armenia & Sweden qualifiers
The U-21s are set to travel to Yerevan, Armenia for their qualifier on Thursday, November 14, with kick-off at 12pm (4pm local time), before returning to Ireland to face Sweden on Tuesday, November 19,...
View ArticleO'Brien names Under-17 squad for qualifiers in Cork
Cork-native O’Brien, who enjoyed more than 13 years on Leeside with Cork City, will prepare his team for the qualifying round matches against Andorra (November 12), Montenegro (November 15) and Israel...
View ArticleBrady, Clark and O'Connor all named in Ireland squad
McCarthy has also welcomed the return of striker David McGoldrick and a first call-up for Spurs teenager Troy Parrott who, like O’Connor, makes the move from Stephen Kenny’s Under-21 squad.Burnley...
View ArticleRene Gilmartin confirmed as Ireland U-21 goalkeeper coach
The Bristol City goalkeeper, who also coaches at the Ashton Gate club as well as being third-choice keeper, has now been confirmed as a permanent member of Stephen Kenny's Under-21 staff.The 32-year...
View ArticleINTERVIEW | Vera Pauw
Ireland Category: Senior WomenChoose Site: IrelandIntroduction: Republic of Ireland WNT manager Vera Pauw talks about selecting her squad for the EURO 2021 qualifier away to Greece, how she has settled...
View ArticleMohan names Under-19 squad for qualifiers in Austria
It is the first competitive game for Mohan’s side since he led them to a semi-final in the Under-19 Championships in Armenia in July.He now prepares his team for fixtures against Switzerland (November...
View ArticleINTERVIEW | Claire O'Riordan
Ireland Category: Senior WomenChoose Site: IrelandIntroduction: Republic of Ireland Women's international Claire O'Riordan speaks about switching from striker to defender, building confidence, and...
View ArticleMick McCarthy waits on Aaron Connolly scan
The Brighton striker was taken off at half-time in Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Manchester United.“Aaron will have a scan on Monday morning,” said McCarthy.“Our medical team have been in contact with...
View ArticleIreland U-21: Five players called into squad for Armenia
Caoimhin Kelleher, Conor Masterson, Neil Farrugia, Michael Obafemi and Trevor Clarke have all been ruled out of the Armenia match. West Ham United striker Anthony Scully has received his first call-up...
View ArticleINTERVIEW | Diane Caldwell
Ireland Category: Senior WomenChoose Site: IrelandIntroduction: Defender Diane Caldwell explains how the mentality within the Republic of Ireland Women's squad has changed from hoping to win games to...
View ArticleLeinster win FAI Schools Boys' Interprovincial Tournament
Sunday's winner take all clash with reigning Champions Connacht, who had also come into the final game with a perfect record, went the way of Ian Ryan's charges on a really entertaining 2-1...
View ArticlePreview: Greece v Ireland WNT
Vera Pauw’s squad have travelled to Athens to take on Greece on Tuesday, November 12th with the intention of building on the wins over Montenegro and Ukraine.This is the first away game of the campaign...
View ArticleAaron Connolly to miss November matches
The Brighton and Hove Albion teenager was officially withdrawn from Mick McCarthy’s squad on Monday evening.Connolly had a scan on his injured groin in England on Monday afternoon.“Our team doctor Alan...
View ArticleFAI Schools host Third Level Options Event
The long-running event has become a core feature of the tournament as some of the best home-based players are encouraged to pursue their path in education whilst continuing to strive for a career in...
View ArticleLate goal denies Ireland WNT away win
Amber Barrett had put Ireland ahead and it looked as though they would hang on to secure the three points, but Greece super sub Anastasia Spyridonidou fired in a goal late on.Vera Pauw's team had...
View ArticleIreland U-21: Kenny confirms U-21 debuts v Armenia
Ireland U-21s arrived in Yerevan, Armenia last night and trained at the FFA National Academy earlier this evening in preparation for their qualifier on Thursday, November 14, with kick-off at 12pm (4pm...
View ArticleFAI pays tribute to Fran Ray
Fran’s service to the game of football in Ireland across many decades, allied to his wonderful sense of humour, will be sadly missed by all of us and we can only offer our utmost appreciation for...
View ArticleIreland U17: Ireland start qualification with 6-0 win
Robert Mahon’s early opener was followed by an own goal and two goals from Evan Ferguson as Ireland raced to a 4-0 half-time lead. Goals in the second half from Conor Conroy and substitute Calum...
View ArticleIreland U-21: Committed Conor Coventry ready to step up
Ireland face Armenia in UEFA U-21 European Championship qualifying tomorrow, with kick-off at 12pm (4pm local time), and the game is live on eirSport.Stephen Kenny's side will be much changed with...
View ArticleFAI/ETB selection touring Spain
The Irish side opened with a 1-1 draw last Thursday versus U.D Pilas, a semi-professional side. Head Coach Gerry Davis described the game as a good workout."It was a good workout for our young players...
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