Ireland U16: Osam praises squad after third-place finish
Osam's side scored eight in their four matches conceding just once. Their only loss came against the hosts Turkey who have beaten Belgium and Portugal this season.On the Albania victory It was a great...
View ArticleWomen's Cup competitions open for registration
All Cup competitions have been moved to the calendar season with the age grades of the underage competitions moving to Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Cups. Please note the eligibility for underage...
View Article2020 SPAR Primary 5s officially launches
Open to boys and girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class, the emphasis is firmly placed on fun, inclusivity and fostering a passion for physical activity. SPAR, in its 6th year as supporters of the programme...
View ArticleFrame Football kicks off in Cork for 2020
Lakewood Athletic FC will host the team’s matches in addition to their ongoing support of blind football. The club have applied for a grant through Cork County Council and purchased three football...
View ArticleNiall Quinn appointed as Interim Deputy CEO
Niall is a former professional football player who has represented the Republic of Ireland national team 92 times, as well as playing in the English top flight for Arsenal FC, Manchester City FC and...
View ArticleFootball For All set for a big 2020
Our Munster clubs recently met to lay out the season ahead as they plan a number of competitions building up to the National Festival in June. For the first time, the competition in Munster will be...
View ArticleNational Indoor Arena hosts Walking Football Festival
FAI Fingal Development Officer Paul Breen commented; “14 teams participated in a fantastic day of football, proving you are never too old to enjoy the beautiful game.”Over 120 players took part on the...
View Article2020 Irish Amputee Football National League kicks-off
Cork City 2 -2 Partick Thistle Partick Thistle started the game well and had Cork City struggling with one or two early efforts from the Scots. The visitors took the lead, with Rob Wilson scoring. His...
View ArticleIreland U15 Schools side overcome Galway WFC test
The squad arrived in Salthill Devon FC for training on Saturday to ensure they were well prepared for the challenge of last season’s Under-17 League & Cup Champions. The local side were made up of...
View ArticleFemale Game Coaching Conference to take place in Cork
Cork's Rochestown Park Hotel will host the event on Sunday, February 8th, with limited places available.Pauw will be joined by a group of speakers (listed below), that also includes Republic of Ireland...
View ArticleSCOUTING REPORT | Obafemi impresses McCarthy at Saints
The Ireland manager has had Obafemi scouted on several occasions since he took the job just over a year ago but Saturday’s 1-1 FA Cup draw with Spurs was his first time to see the striker for...
View ArticleCollingwood Cup set for 100th edition
The nephew of the author of Alice in Wonderland, Professor Bertram Collingwood, lectured the then-students of University College Dublin in Physiology. Professor Collingwood was an engaging character...
View ArticleAviva Sensory Hub in Aviva Stadium
Aviva, Ireland's largest insurer, is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity across all areas of its business, including its sponsorships. With the help of Irish rugby legend Jamie Heaslip and...
View ArticleIreland U15: Ireland suffer defeat against Spain
Two first half goals by Deportivo La Coruna forward David Mella and Real Madrid's Iker Gil gave the hosts the victory in the first game of the four-team tournament.It is Ireland's first defeat of the...
View ArticleBoard welcomes announcement on future of Irish football
The detailed agreement was reached after weeks of talks amongst all parties and highlights the commitment, trust and confidence of all stakeholders to work together for the sake of our game.Commenting...
View ArticleFAI President welcomes agreement on FAI future
The agreement was reached after weeks of talks amongst all parties and highlights the commitment, trust and confidence of all stakeholders to work together for the sake of the game.Welcoming the news...
View ArticleNational Learning Network Blitz hosted in Clontarf
Hosted by Development Officer Chris McElligott, groups from National Learning Network's eight different services had over 12 teams take part in the day.Nearly 80 adult service users, all with the same...
View ArticleTICKETS: Crucial Iceland U-21 qualifier on sale
The UEFA U-21 European Championships qualifying fixture will take place on Thursday, March 26 at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off at 5pm.This is the final home match of a historic campaign which has...
View ArticleQuinn and McCarthy back SPAR Primary 5s
Ireland boss McCarthy and new FAI Interim Deputy CEO Quinn met up with Leo Crawford (pictured above, centre), CEO of SPAR Ireland’s parent group BWG Foods, to discuss the Primary 5s at AVIVA Stadium,...
View ArticleIreland U15: Irish side pay penalty in 2-1 defeat
Caden McLoughlin cancelled out Erald Krasniqi’s opener before the Dutch team were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half.A controversial Julian Rijkhoff penalty in the second half proved to be...
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