SQUAD UPDATE | Cassidy called-up to Crawford's U21s Squad
Cassidy replaces Celtic’s Jonathan Afolabi (currently on loan at Dundee) who has been ruled out of the double header. While Cassidy was part of Crawford’s training camp in Belfast in August this will...
View ArticleSquad Update | Connolly & Robinson ruled out
The Brighton and Hove Albion forward will miss the three matches through an injury sustained in training yesterday and Preston North End striker Sean Maguire has been called up as a replacement.Striker...
View ArticleKatie Taylor shares Wembley dreams with Ireland team
Lightweight champ Katie defends her crowns in front of the Sky Sports cameras against Miriam Gutierrez of Spain on Saturday night at The SSE Arena, Wembley, next door to the iconic ground.The 2012...
View ArticleREVISITED | The first Irish team to beat England
For Stephen Kenny’s men, they’ll be looking to extend an unbeaten run against our neighbours across the Irish Sea that stretches back to 1985. Since then the Boys in Green and The Three Lions have met...
View ArticleMatch Preview | England v Ireland
Fixture | England v IrelandDate | Thursday, November 12Kick-off | 8pmLocation | Wembley Stadium TV | Live on RTE & ITV (UK)WHAT THE MANAGER SAID Ireland manager Stephen Kenny “The bigger picture...
View ArticleREPORT | England 3-0 Ireland
Stephen Kenny was without Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy, and lost John Egan in the opening 15-minutes after a clash of heads.The home side took the lead in the 18th-minute, after Harry Maguire rose...
View ArticleFAI team up once more with Boots to help vulnerable patients
Earlier this year, FAI Development Officers around the country volunteered their time in lockdown, collecting medicines from Boots pharmacies and delivering them to vulnerable patients in their area....
View ArticleSquad Update | Four players called up for Wales & Bulgaria
Midfield duo Jason Knight and Josh Cullen have linked up with the squad as well as defenders Darragh Lenihan and Ciaran Clark ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Wales.Shamrock Rovers...
View ArticleMatch Preview | Ireland U21 vs Iceland U21
Ireland require three points against the Icelandics - who currently sit one point behind the Boys in Green - and a win against Luxembourg on Wednesday to guarantee they’re among the five best...
View ArticleMatch Preview | Ireland U21 vs Iceland U21
Ireland require three points against the Icelandics - who currently sit one point behind the Boys in Green - and a win against Luxembourg on Wednesday to guarantee they’re among the five best...
View ArticleMatch Preview | Wales v Ireland
Fixture | Wales v IrelandDate | Sunday, November 15Kick-off | 5pmLocation | Cardiff City Stadium TV | Live on Sky Sports. Extended highlights on Virgin Media 2WHAT THE MANAGER SAIDIreland manager...
View ArticleREPORT | Wales 1-0 Ireland
Stephen Kenny made five changes to the side that lost to England earlier this week. James McClean, Kevin Long, Dara O'Shea, Jayson Molumby and Robbie Brady all came into the team for the Cardiff...
View ArticleUnder-21 | Late Iceland goal sinks Ireland
Valdimar Ingimundarson’s goal deep into stoppage time won it for the Icelandics who leap frog Ireland into the important second place in Group 1.Ireland were reduced to 10 men late on when Nathan...
View ArticleUnder-21 | Jim's programme notes ahead of Iceland
It’s almost a year to the day since the Under 21s were playing in a packed Tallaght Stadium against Sweden. This year, we are playing behind closed doors in the middle of a pandemic that has caused so...
View ArticleSquad Update | Four players called into squad for Bulgaria
Shamrock Rovers duo Graham Burke and Aaron McEneff (pictured above) come into the squad as well as U-21 duo Troy Parrott and Jack Taylor. The Millwall forward, who is on loan from Tottenham Hotspur,...
View ArticleStatement from Alan Kelly
The former Ireland goalkeeper told FAI.ie: “I opted to stay behind and return home when the team flew to Dublin on Monday. This is a personal decision as I am asthmatic.“This is a very trying time for...
View ArticleAircoach’s iconic blue bus turns green as FAI and Aircoach Announce Partnership
The announcement comes as Ireland prepare to take on Bulgaria on Wednesday evening in the UEFA Nations League game at the Aviva Stadium. Aircoach unveiled their newly branded ‘Team Ireland’ state of...
View ArticlePREVIEW | Ireland v Bulgaria
Fixture | Ireland v BulgariaDate | Wednesday, November 18Kick-off | 7.45pmLocation | AVIVA StadiumTV | Live on Sky Sports. Extended highlights on Virgin Media 2WHAT THE MANAGER SAIDIreland manager...
View ArticleREPORT | Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria
Stephen Kenny’s side saw Ryan Manning make his senior debut, while there were also first competitive starts for Jason Knight and Ronan Curtis.In the opening period, James Collins came closest for...
View ArticleUnder-21 | Luxembourg 1-2 Ireland
A debut goal from Joshua Koyade and a second-half strike from St. Patrick Ahtletic’s Jamie Lennon gave Ireland the win in Beggen.With qualification out of their grasp, Jim Crawford made six changes to...
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