FAI Statement
Following this development, the FAI decided it was appropriate to look into the matter. Since then the FAI has had discussions with a number of staff members and players, including the team manager,...
View ArticleWNT squad start preparations for Germany game
Defender Megan Campbell returns after making a comeback from long-term injury. The Manchester City ace last featured for Ireland in the 3-2 win over Ukraine in October 2019.Injury rules out midfielder...
View ArticleFAI President pays tribute to Maurice Setters
Devon born, the former Manchester United midfielder and captain served as Jack Charlton’s number two from 1986 to 1995 and also took charge of the Ireland Under-21 team.Paying tribute to Maurice...
View ArticleINSIDE TRAINING | Getting set for Germany
Vera Pauw's squad underwent a tough session at the FAI National Training Centre, with defender Megan Campbell welcomed back from a long-term injury.Republic of Ireland v Germany UEFA 2022 Women’s...
View ArticleSporting Greystones become 50th club to earn FAI Club Mark
A further 300 clubs are in the process of completing the Entry Level award, while six clubs have already moved on to the next level of the FAI Club Mark, by completing the One Star Award.Sporting...
View ArticleBarrett inspires schoolkids through Fighting Words
On behalf of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team, Barrett held a video call with 5th class pupils from Scoil Cholmcille, Ballybrack to answer their questions about her career and representing...
View ArticleWNT raise awareness for Childhood Cancer support
The Gavin Glynn Foundation was set up by John & Jayne Glynn after their son, Gavin, passed away aged just four-and-a-half years old, on October 21st 2014. They set about helping other families...
View ArticleETB to Europe: Kelly's a hero for local students
The words of RTE commentator Darragh Maloney will be remembered, when Dundalk fans speak about Daniel Kelly for years to come.The Ringsend player scored Dundalk’s third and decisive goal when the Louth...
View ArticleLocal roots stay strong with WNT
In Vera Pauw’s current squad, 13 different counties are represented by the 26 players who are preparing for next Tuesday’s 2022 UEFA Women’s European Championship qualifier against Germany.Some of the...
View ArticleFAI Women's Convention to take place virtually
The event takes place virtually for the first time and will run from 10am to 12.30pm, ahead of the FAI Senior Women's Cup Final later that afternoon.Among the speakers on the day are the FAI Head of...
View ArticleWNT receive caps for international service
In camp preparing for their 2022 UEFA Women's European Championship qualifier against Germany on Tuesday, December 1st, the WNT squad underwent a socially-distant caps presentation at their team...
View ArticleMedia Guide available for WNT v Germany
With this exclusive Media Guide, you can find out the latest stats, player caps, and look back on how Ireland have fared so far in Group I.CLICK HERE TO VIEW MEDIA GUIDEIreland Category: Senior...
View ArticleSchool Kids deliver Fighting Words for WNT
Following a link-up with Fighting Words, the initiative to inspire school kids to be creative with their writing was encouraged by WNT forward Amber Barrett, who hosted a video call with the...
View ArticleStephen McCarthy's top 5 pictures of the Girls in Green
One of my roles within Sportsfile is team photographer to the Republic of Ireland national teams including the men’s and women’s senior teams. Over the past 13 years I’ve been fortunate to have been...
View ArticleFAI welcomes opening of 2021 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme
The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme is the primary vehicle for Government funding support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports...
View ArticlePreview | WNT v Germany
Vera Pauw’s team are second in Group I behind Germany and know that they must finish in that position in order to take another step closer to the finals tournament in England. In terms of qualifying,...
View ArticleSchools get creative to cheer on WNT
Altogether 10 schools from seven different counties got their crayons and paintbrushes out to provide some colourful messages to motivate Vera Pauw's team ahead of their UEFA EURO qualifier against...
View ArticleFAI Update on Level 3 COVID-19 Government Guidelines for Irish Football
All adult amateur teams can enjoy a return to training as from today, subject to strict Government guidelines and FAI Safer Return to Training ProtocolFor adult amateur and underage teams, outdoor...
View ArticleREPORT | Ireland 1-3 Germany
Early goals from Lina Magull and Tabea Wabmuth set the Group I winners on their way to completing a perfect campaign of eight wins, but Katie McCabe ensured that there would be at least one goal...
View ArticleIrish officials to take charge of UEFA Europa League tie in Turkey
While the focus will be on Dundalk's trip to Norway to face Molde, almost 3,000km away in Istanbul an Irish team will be officiating the tie between Qarabag and Maccabi Tel Aviv.Rob Hennessy (pictured...
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