All set for a busy year in international football
Here are some of the confirmed fixtures involving Republic of Ireland teams...MARCH 23 – UEFA U17 Elite Round Qualifiers: Republic of Ireland MU17 v Portugal (Portugal) 23 – UEFA WU17 Round 2...
View ArticleFAI urges caution as Grassroots football returns
The FAI has also decided that a number of National Cup competitions will be rescheduled with new dates for fixtures as follows:FAI Centenary Intermediate Cup – February 20thFAI Centenary Junior Cup –...
View ArticleCP Football Development Academy Claim Club Mark
Established as a Club in 2016, the Cerebral Palsy Football Academy is the only cerebral palsy specific football club in the country. The club provides opportunities for children and young adults with...
View ArticleRemembering Ashling Murphy
Taking part in sport, whether with a team or training individually, should never ever put anyone in danger.We remain fully committed to the safety and well-being of all of our players, fans,...
View ArticleLarkin called up for WU19 training camp
As preparations begin for their UEFA Women's Under-19 European Championship Elite Round qualifiers in April, Ireland will get together a few days this month.Head Coach Dave Connell will take a closer...
View ArticleTwo games in Portugal next up for WU16s
The games will be played on January 24th and 26th in Beja, where Ireland will come up against a talented Portugal team.Head Coach Tom Elmes has been able to call on several players who have already...
View ArticleSPAR FAI Primary 5s open to schools nationwide
The fun five-a-side football programme for boys and girls in 4th, 5th and 6th class has grown year-on-year and is now the largest grassroots football programme of its kind in Ireland with over 40,000...
View ArticleWNT set destination for Spain with Pinatar Cup
Vera Pauw's team will next be in competitive action on Tuesday, April 12th when they take on Sweden in the Gamla Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying.Before then,...
View ArticleApplications open to coach on FAI Camps
The programme allows coaches the opportunity to put their skills to the test on the most popular youth football programme in the country. Coaches also benefit from the following:Paid coaching...
View ArticleKey coaching roles open for Regions' Cup
The Ireland Team, who are managed by Gerry Davis, will select their players from two Regions who will meet in a play-off game to identify the best talent available.A manager is required for each Region...
View ArticleREPORT | WU16 1-3 Portugal
The home team dominated for large spells and took the lead on 11 minutes when Beatriz Pedras applied the finish after good work by Carolina Santiago to keep the play alive.A goal from Ballingarry AFC...
View ArticleUPDATED | Safer Return To Training & Play Protocols
The Football Association of Ireland encourages all clubs / Leagues to take special consideration towards this recommended Protocol.The primary aim of this Protocol is to support the clubs affiliated to...
View ArticleIreland set to host Belgium & Lithuania in March
Roberto Martinez will bring his team to Dublin for a friendly on Saturday, March 26th, with kick-off time TBC. Lithuania will then provide the opposition for a second international friendly at the...
View ArticleREPORT | Portugal 1-0 WU16
This was the second game between the teams this week and the second time that Portugal edged it thanks to their clinical finishing inside the penalty area.The only goal of the game arrived on four...
View ArticleREPORT | Maynooth claim Harding Cup
Reynolds a first year student at Maynooth hails from just outside Athlone and is part of Martin Russell’s Athlone Town squad for the coming SSE Airtricity League season also picked up the Player of the...
View ArticleBelgium confirmed as FAI Centenary Game opponents
The FAI can also confirm that the Belgium fixture will kick-off at 5pm on Saturday, March 26th while the game against Lithuania will kick-off at 7.45pm on Tuesday, March 29th.These opening fixtures of...
View Article2022 EA SPORTS Underage Fixtures Released
Across all age groups, the season will be divided into two phases where the first phase will be based on the geographical location of the clubs. The second phase will be based on league positions from...
View ArticleFAI Club Mark awarded to Raharney United
Raharney United was formed in 2003 by a group of local people who identified the need to provide another sporting facility for the young people of Raharney. The club is based between Killucan and...
View ArticleAnthony Barry departs Ireland coaching role
Barry joined Stephen Kenny's coaching staff in February 2021 for the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign but will now move to Belgium ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup finals later this year in...
View ArticleRepublic of Ireland and UK to bid for EURO 2028
The feasibility study included an analysis of the economic impact, the political football landscape and likely costs of hosting major international tournaments. On balance, the five associations have...
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