All-Time Ireland XI debate kicks off
For a full week, each position will be debated on a daily basis via http://www.facebook.com/FAIreland for the Men's Senior Team and via http://www.facebook.com/FAIWomen for the Women's Senior Team.From...
View ArticleKilworth Celtic earn the FAI Club Mark
The club were founded in March 1996, and celebrate their 25th Anniversary in 2021. They play in Sheila Flynn Park in Moorepark East, Kilworth.Kilworth Celtic have two 2 FIFA regulation size grass...
View ArticlePilot COVID-19 testing programme begins
Players and staff from all four clubs were tested as the FAI continues to work on a pathway for a safer return for all Irish football in the coming months, under the supervision of Medical Director Dr...
View ArticleCLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS | Estonia 0-4 Ireland
The first classic match released is the famous play-off first leg in Tallinn, Estonia in 2011.A huge 4-0 win over Estonia all but saw Ireland qualify for the UEFA EURO 2012, with the second leg back in...
View ArticleCoaches' Insight | U21 Manager Jim Crawford
In his Coaches' Insight interview, Jim talks looks back at how he got the buzz for coaching, learning from Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer, and his pride in seeing Troy Parrott and Lee O'Connor...
View ArticleNew dates confirmed for WNT qualifiers
Vera Pauw's team occupy top spot having made an unbeaten start to qualifying, but the outbreak of COVID-19 forced the rescheduling of their remaining games against Germany and Ukraine.Following...
View ArticleFAI confirms all COVID-19 tests return negative results
FAI Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne received the results today of the first batch of tests, carried out on Monday at Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Bohemians.All those tested have been...
View ArticleStephen Kenny makes three key appointments to Backroom Team
Ruaidhri Higgins (pictured left) will take up the role of Senior National Team Chief Scout and Opposition Analyst, Damien Doyle (pictured centre) has been appointed as Head of Athletic Performance and...
View ArticleCoaching Webinar | Tom O'Connor
Hosted by FAI Communications Manager Gareth Maher, the webinar delves into what leadership really means in terms of coaching, how it has an impact on players, and how coaches can become better...
View ArticleCoaching Webinar | Colin O'Brien
Hosted by FAI Communications Manager Gareth Maher, Colin - who is also an FAI Coach Educator - goes through an excellent presentation on everything involved in preparing for his team's opening game...
View ArticleCP Soccer goes Global
In the midst of a Global lockdown and as world struggles to manage its way through the Covid-19 pandemic, the worldwide CP football family came together for the first-ever Global training session.The...
View ArticleStatement from the Board of the FAI
The Board is committed to regaining the trust of the public and the key stakeholders who are supporting the Association to help them achieve that plan.The Board is further committed to implementing the...
View ArticleStatement from the Board of the Football Association of Ireland
The Board is committed to regaining the trust of the public and the key stakeholders who are supporting the Association to help them achieve that plan.The Board is further committed to implementing the...
View ArticleLSGL turns pink for Breast Cancer Ireland
The LSGL are hoping to get members to walk or run 100 kilometres in the month of June, and raise money for the charity at the same time.Republic of Ireland men's manager and Louth resident Stephen...
View ArticleSecond round of COVID-19 test results are all negative
FAI Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne received the results today from the tests carried out on Monday at Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Bohemians. All those tested have been informed of their...
View ArticleFAI accepts Bohemians' apology over breach
Those sessions went against the advice issued by FAI Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne as the FAI continues to work with Government and the HSE to develop a pathway for a safer return to football for all...
View ArticleFAI welcomes new Government measures on return for Irish sport
These guidelines will come into effect on Monday, June 8th, and will have a positive impact on the plans for the SSE Airtricity League, the Women’s National League, adult amateur and underage football...
View ArticleCoaching Webinar | Jim Crawford
Jim, who is also an FAI Coach Educator, joins FAI Communications Manager Gareth Maher to go through the planning, organisation and execution of a detailed game-plan that is centred around attacking...
View ArticleFAI Safer Return To Training
A Safer Return to Training document has also been produced for SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League clubs who will return next Monday, with the exception of Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers,...
View ArticleCoaching Opportunities on Summer Camps
In 2019, over 36,000 kids took part on camps all around the country. Beginners get to learn the fundamental football skills needed to be a player and receive a fun and dynamic introduction to playing...
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