Mick McCarthy thanks "wonderful" Ireland fans
On Saturday afternoon, the FAI announced that McCarthy would be replaced by Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny with immediate effect.Speaking to FAI TV after the announcement, the former Ireland manager...
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FAI confirm Senior Men's and Under-21 Management teams
Jim Crawford has been promoted to manager of the Ireland Under-21 side and will be assisted by John O’Shea.Keith Andrews joins new manager Stephen Kenny in making the move from the Under-21 set-up...
View ArticleOwens hopeful for November Play-Off against Slovakia
Speaking to FAI TV, after Stephen Kenny was announced as the new Republic of Ireland manager, Owens revealed he hoped the new manager and his backroom team will have plenty of time with his new squad...
View ArticleIreland manager Stephen Kenny speaks to FAI TV
In his first interview since replacing McCarthy as manager of the Senior Men's team, Kenny said an "unprecedented" year awaits his side."You've got the EURO Play-Off against Slovakia of course. We've...
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Full Match | IRLU19 v Czech Republic
No, it's not the plot of a Hollywood movie but what happened when the Republic of Ireland Under-19s met Czech Republic last summer. And now you can relive the game in full!On Saturday, April 11th, you...
View ArticleVIDEO | Crawford sets sights on qualification mission
Crawford was appointed the U-21 manager over the weekend after Stephen Kenny stepped up to the senior role.Crawford, a member of Kenny's U-21 coaching staff, will now be manager of the team, assisted...
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FAI extends cessation of football under its jurisdiction to May 5th
The decision to extend the deadline for the return to football has been taken in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interests of our players, coaches, volunteers, supporters and staff. This...
View ArticleFAI launches Online Coaching Skills Programme
Football is staying home until May 5th at the earliest and the new FAI Homeskills programme will offer coaching tips for young players.Produced in association with the Schoolboys Football Association...
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2020 FAI Summer Soccer Schools planning continues
The health and safety of our INTERSPORT Elverys Summer Soccer Schools participants and coaches are of paramount importance to us, however we are preparing for all of our camps to go ahead as planned...
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Coaches' Insight | Ireland U15 Head Coach Jason Donohue
Name: Jason DonohueRole: Republic of Ireland Under-15 Head CoachStarted the role: 2016Coaching history St. Patrick’s Athletic Assistant Coach FAI Development Officer / Player Development Coach Republic...
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Confirmation of 2020/22 Pro Licence participants
The 2020/22 UEFA Pro Licence participants are:Tim Clancy, Dan Connor, Carlo Cudicini, Kevin Doherty, Daire Doyle, Tom Elmes, Anthony Hayes, Ruairdhi Higgins, Denis Hyland, Graham Kelly, Andy Keogh, Ian...
View ArticleKeith Andrews is "proud" to join the Ireland coaching team
Andrews was an assistant to Kenny in the Ireland Under-21s, and he moves to the Senior Men's team along with Damien Duff and Alan Kelly.Speaking to FAI TV, Andrews said he was delighted to join the...
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Former Ireland captain embraces coaching path
O’Shea was recently announced as Assistant Coach with the Ireland Under-21s and will also be part of the 2020/22 FAI UEFA Pro Licence group, which will run in tandem with his role as First-Team Coach...
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Coaches' Insight | U15 School Girls Head Coach Richard Berkeley
Name: Richard BerkeleyRole: Republic of Ireland U15s School Girls Head CoachStarted the role: 2017Coaching history Sancta Maria College, Co. Mayo Head Coach Castlebar Celtic player/coach Castlebar...
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FAI extends nomination dates for key roles
The office of President and Vice-President are scheduled for election at the AGM of the FAI in Galway on Saturday, July 25th. Nominations for both positions were due to close on Thursday, April...
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Scott ready for next step up on coaching journey
It's pretty clear that James Scott has not taken anything for granted throughout his coaching career to date. From Two-Mile Borris / St Kevin's to the highest coaching qualification in Europe, he has...
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SPAR Healthy Eating Initiative launches
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Colemanstown United move to yard football during Covid-19 crisis
Speaking to FAI.ie, Colemantown United’s Director of Football Rob Parker (pictured left) admitted that the cessation in football came at a bad time for the club.“Since Christmas time, our pitches were...
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Farewell, thanks for the memories!
Renowned injury management expert Ciaran worked with the Senior international squad from the start of the first Mick McCarthy reign all the way through to the final European Championship qualifier...
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Coaches' Insight | U16 Head Coach Paul Osam
Name: Paul OsamRole: Republic of Ireland Under-16 Head CoachBegan the role: 2015Coaching history St Patrick’s Athletic U21 Assistant Coach St Patrick’s Athletic U21 Head Coach Bray Wanderers First Team...
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