Message from Vera Pauw
With all football activities suspended as health authorities battle with the global virus, Pauw believes that it would be wrong to be looking ahead to their three remaining UEFA Women's European...
View ArticleUpdate | Covid-19
As per HSE Advice, to slow down the spread of coronavirus you should adhere to social distancing. Social distancing is keeping a space of 2 meters (6.5 feet) between you and other people. Do not shake...
View ArticleMick McCarthy urges Irish fans to stay safe and stay apart
The Republic of Ireland were scheduled to play the Play-Off semi-final in Bratislava on Thursday night in their bid to make the Euro 2020 finals, and two games in Dublin, next summer.That Slovakia game...
View ArticleAn important message from Stephen Kenny
"We've got to look after everyone in the frontline services, especially doctors and nurses," Kenny began."I have friends who are nurses and doctors, and when you consider that 15 doctors have died in...
View ArticleFAI President's address to Irish football family
For all of us who call this island home, there are serious challenges ahead. The battle for life itself is indeed more important than a Euro 2020 postponement or the lack of football at the Cross on a...
View ArticleFAI extends cessation of football under its jurisdiction to April 19
The decision to extend a deadline for the return to football has been taken in light of the ever-growing threat posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and in the best interests of our players, coaches,...
View ArticleMessage from Katie McCabe
As per HSE Advice, to slow down the spread of coronavirus you should adhere to social distancing. Social distancing is keeping a space of 2 meters (6.5 feet) between you and other people. Do not shake...
View ArticleNo Barriers at Home programme begins for schools
With the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, the No Barriers project has been amended to suit the current environment.The project celebrates football ‘Champions’ from each of the 12 host cities of...
View Article#WeWillDraw Ireland International Stars
The fantastic drawings below from Morgan O'Brien, Dan Leydon, Paul Mladjenovic, Barry Masterson, and Will Sliney are available for anyone to download to colour in or replicate with their own version....
View ArticleWATCH | Sweden v Ireland U-21 in full on FAI TV tonight
The trip to Sweden in September was one of the best displays of football from any Irish side in recent history. A Troy Parrott brace and a Conor Masterson header secured an incredible 3-1 comeback...
View ArticleIreland v Slovakia - A Retrospective
Slovakia were to be the opponents in Bratislava in a one-off tie, with the draw on November 22nd sending the winners to either Bosnia and Herzegovina or Northern Ireland on March 31st with a golden...
View ArticlePauw: Keep active but respect social distancing
With the HSE advising people to maintain social distancing, Pauw says that the advice should be adhered to but that should not stop people from staying fit and getting some fresh air on a daily...
View ArticleMessage from Seamus Coleman
As per HSE Advice, to slow down the spread of coronavirus you should adhere to social distancing. Social distancing is keeping a space of 2 meters (6.5 feet) between you and other people. Do not shake...
View ArticleSummary | Post Primary Schools National Cup competitions
FAI Schools organise National Cups in the boys and girls sections, with eight divisions apiece catering for small and large schools tailored for Under 19, 17, 15 and 14 age groups.Each provincial...
View ArticleReflecting on Eoin Hand's Ireland tenure
The Dubliner oversaw 40 games – 15 of which were FIFA World Cup qualifiers – but narrowly missed out on qualification for the 1982 FIFA World Cup due to goal difference.Of the 49 players that Hand used...
View ArticleNiall Quinn pays tribute to Bill Darby
Forever linked with the days when Liam Brady, Frank Stapleton and David O’Leary graced the marbled halls at Highbury, Bill will always be a Gunner – and a hero to Niall.As he reflects on his own...
View ArticleTiered pay deferral scheme implemented for April
The staff were told on Tuesday morning that the deferrals will be on an equitable sliding scale and will range between 10 per cent and 50 per cent for anyone earning above €25,000, with senior staff...
View ArticleFULL MATCH LIVE | China U-22 v Ireland U-21
Well, head to the FAIreland Facebook page on Thursday, April 2 and watch the entire China U-22 v Ireland U-21 match in full. One of the best performances in 2019 will be available to watch from 7pm on...
View ArticleRUSTLERS Third Level Season Review
All of the Irish Universities Football Union (IUFU) Cup competitions have taken place during the past few months with the winners spread throughout the country among six different universities. The...
View ArticleFAI thank Mick McCarthy as Stephen Kenny takes up Ireland job
Mick McCarthy’s contract was due to expire on July 31st after the UEFA EURO 2020 finals, with Stephen initially scheduled to step up from his Under-21 team role on August 1st. This move allows Stephen...
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