FAI seeks Electoral Committee nominations
The members of the FAI have elected to introduce an Eligibility check for all persons seeking to be appointed to a position on the Board of the FAI or of a Committee of the FAI.As part of that process...
View ArticleStephen Kenny speaks to IT Carlow students
The three year degree course is the only one of its kind in Ireland and is delivered in association with the FAI.Kenny spoke virtually to the Second and Third Year students on the course, and with the...
View ArticleFAI offers James McClean support over social media threats
The Association has reached out to James in light of this most recent incident and assured him that the FAI will assist him in any way it can. FAI CEO Jonathan Hill said: “The FAI remains committed to...
View ArticleBallyjamesduff AFC earn FAI Club Mark
The Cavan club was formed in 1989 and played all their matches on a pitch behind a local school.In 2008, the club's Committee got together and built a new state of the art pitch and called it Cavan Box...
View ArticleGalway's Mervue United earn FAI Club Mark
A little over 60 years ago a small group of residents sat around a table in Hyacinth Darcy's house at McDonagh Avenue and set about forming a soccer club for the youth of the then small suburb on the...
View ArticleEvergreen FC complete FAI Club Mark
The club was formed in 1946 by a collection of families in the St John’s Parish area of Kilkenny City. From humble beginnings a club emerged, success followed over the coming decades, winning...
View ArticleIFAB approves FAI’s request to trial concussion substitutes
IFAB confirmed their approval in a letter to League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon on Thursday with the FAI adopting Protocol B which will form the basis for the season long trial in the SSE...
View ArticleAthboy Celtic complete FAI Club Mark
Established in 1982, the club have traditionally had their base in ‘The Convent Grounds’ in Athboy but have recently expanded to new additional facilities at ‘The Athboy Celtic Community Park’. These...
View ArticleComposition of League of Ireland Divisions finalised
Licences for the 2021 season were awarded by the Independent Licensing Committee on Friday. On receipt earlier today of the NLEC recommendation that the First Division comprise of 10 teams, the FAI...
View ArticlePauw to lead WNT World Cup bid
Appointed in September 2019, Vera has had a hugely positive impact on the national team and narrowly missed out on clinching a Play-Off spot for the 2022 UEFA Women’s European Championships with record...
View ArticleStella Maris complete FAI Club Mark Entry Level
The club was established in 1943 and is a founder member of the Dublin & District Schoolboys League (DDSL)Stella Maris are headquartered at Dublin Port Stadium on Richmond Road, Dublin 3 with...
View ArticleThe FAI supports new Team Ireland initiative
The campaign is an initiative of the Olympic Federation of Ireland’s Athletes’ Commission and has been launched with the support of Indeed, an official partner of the Irish Olympic team. It calls on...
View ArticleUEFA cancel Ireland Men's and Women's U19s qualifiers
The UEFA Executive Committee took into account Government restrictions currently in place across Europe and their effect on the transportation of teams and staging of mini-tournaments. The cancellation...
View ArticleLimerick's Geraldines AFC make local Club Mark history
Geraldines AFC or at times referred to as the (Dines) were formed in 1937 and this year enter their 84th year in football.Since the club’s formation back in 1937, Geraldines AFC had been renowned for...
View ArticleIreland U21s to play Wales in March
The next generation of U21 internationals will head to north Wales as part of a five-day training camp as Jim assesses his options ahead of the U21 European Championship Qualifying campaign in...
View ArticleFAI announces new broadcast deals
The new offering features:A new deal with RTÈ Sport to cover first picks for the live transmission of Friday Night FootballThe return of the innovative WATCHLOI service to keep SSE Airtricity Premier...
View ArticleAnthony Barry appointed to Ireland assistant coach role
The current Chelsea first-team coach joins Stephen Kenny's coaching staff ahead of the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in March.Anthony will remain in his existing role at Chelsea...
View ArticleJoint Statement on 2030 FIFA World Cup Feasibility Update
“The football associations and government partners of the UK and Ireland are delighted that the UK government has committed to support a prospective five association bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup....
View ArticleIreland have their Weetabix with new deal
The licensing agreement is part of a long-term partnership between Weetabix and the Football Association of Ireland with Irish supporters to be offered exclusive opportunities to watch their heroes...
View ArticleFAI issues notice of EGM to take place March 28
This event marks another milestone in the Association’s governance reform journey that has been ongoing since 2019.Members will be asked at the virtual EGM to approve changes to the Constitution of the...
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