MU19 | Mohan calls-in players for UK training camp
The three-day training camp, which begins today, will be hosted in Loughborough, England, and will finish with a behind-closed-doors friendly on Wednesday.Mohan will use the training days as an...
View ArticleHowth Celtic clinch Club Mark
Howth Celtic AFC has provided athletic recreation for thousands of men, women, boys and girls since their foundation in 1962. The club is a respected member of the Dublin Junior, Schoolboys and Women’s...
View ArticleFAI Strategy 2022-2025 launched
President Gerry McAnaney, Chair Roy Barrett and CEO Jonathan Hill, together with Independent Director Catherine Guy and Vice-President Paul Cooke, launched the Strategy document at a live event from...
View ArticleFAI in €1.5m boost to Grassroots football
The Board of the FAI has approved the additional €1.5m boost for adult amateur and underage football as the game continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic.The funding is the first...
View ArticleMU17 | O'Brien names squad for Belgium friendlies
Head Coach Colin O'Brien has named a 20-man squad for the behind-closed-doors friendlies taking place in Marbella on Thursday (February 10 ) and Saturday (February 12).O’Brien has handed first Ireland...
View ArticlePREVIEW | 2022 President's Cup Final
The President's Cup Final, which will kick-off at 8pm at Tallaght Stadium, will open the domestic season ahead of the start of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday, February 18.Shamrock Rovers...
View ArticleREPORT | Ireland MU7 2-2 Belgium MU17
Noah Mawete Kinsiona's strike put Belgium ahead but was cancelled out by Cork City's Franco Umeh. His clubmate Mark O'Mahony put Ireland 2-1 up before the break with his eighth international goal of...
View ArticleMcCaffrey legacy benefitting young coaches
The former Republic of Ireland underage head coach passed away in 2018 and a Foundation in his name was quickly set up to ensure that his influence is not forgotten.Now, the Sean McCaffrey Foundation...
View ArticleIreland WNT selects squad for Pinatar Cup
Ireland are guaranteed three games in Spain, starting on Wednesday, February 16th against Poland. The aim is to use these games to help with preparation for April’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup...
View ArticleWU19s set for two games against Russia
The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-19s have already undertaken a home-based training camp this year but nothing beats games against quality opposition, so that is what is next on their agenda.Dave...
View ArticleBobby Smith Cup 2022 Commences
The first round of matches commenced on Wednesday with the Limerick (pictured) visiting Carrigaline in Cork. The visitors got off to a flying start, racing into a three-goal lead by half-time thanks to...
View ArticleSwiss trip next up for WU17s
Having topped their group in the Qualifying Round last year, Ireland will be keen to regain that momentum and a trip to the Oliva Nova Complex in Valencia, Spain should help with that.Head Coach James...
View ArticleREPORT | Ireland MU17 1-0 Belgium MU17
Vata finished off a well rehearsed team move in the 79th minute for what proved to be the winner - his third international goal of the season.The win follows Thursday's 2-2 draw with Belgium and is the...
View ArticleMustaki answers call to join WNT squad
The Dubliner has been drafted into Vera Pauw's squad to replace Niamh Farrelly, who will not be risked due to a knock picked up on club duty with Glasgow City.Mustaki is uncapped at senior level and...
View ArticleFahey set to become latest WNT Centurion
Having made her senior debut in 2007, Fahey is now set to become just the fourth female player in Ireland's history to become a Centurion, following behind Emma Byrne (134), Áine O’Gorman (111) and...
View ArticleREPORT | WNT 2-1 Poland
Vera Pauw's team went in scoreless at half-time and fell behind soon after the restart when Paulina Dudek converted a penalty - harshly awarded for a handball against Niamh Fahey.Ireland showed their...
View ArticlePREVIEW | Russia v WNT
The game, which will be live streamed via FAITV, will kick off at 19:30 (Irish Time) and there will be a new look to the Ireland team with manager Vera Pauw set to rotate the starting XI from the one...
View ArticleREPORT | WU17 1-3 Switzerland
Manager James Scott labelled these games as extremely important when it comes to assessing matters before Round 2 of the UEFA European Championship Qualifiers at the end of March. Captain Orlaith O’...
View ArticleREPORT | Wales 0-1 WNT
Having beaten Poland and narrowly losing to Russia, Vera Pauw's team were moved to the Pinatar Arena for this Play-Off game that Ireland deservedly won.Inside the opening five minutes, Kyra Carusa was...
View ArticleBonagee face Rockmount trip in Intermediate QFs
The draw, which was completed earlier today by Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny at FAI HQ, saw the Ulster Senior League side drawn against the Munster Senior League outfit whilst St. Francis...
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