Reflections on historic UEFA Regions Cup success
This is just the third UEFA trophy captured by an Irish team after the success of the 1998 UEFA U16 and U18 Championship winning teams.FAI TV spoke to delighted players and coaching staff after a...
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Irish women lose to hosts at World University Games
Women’s Group A: Ireland 0 South Korea 3 (S Jang 62,70, Y Namgung 88); Czech Republic 1 Chinese Taipie 1.(South Korea and Czech Republic qualify for quarter finals. Ireland and China in play offs for...
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Damien MacGraith to officiate UEFA Super Cup Final
The 34-year-old Mayo native will be first assistant to Scottish referee Willie Collum for for clash of the La Liga superstars in Georgia on August 11.SSE Airtricity League official MacGraith has...
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Sheridan names Defence Forces squad for UK game
This fixture takes place on Thursday 9th July 2015 at St Georges Park, Burton-on-Trent (1.00pm) - the new state of the art premier training facility of the English FA. Thursday's game will be the first...
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Irish beat Russia to reach World University Games quarter-finals
Men’s Group D: Ireland 2 (J Corrigan 45+2, A O'Sullivan 59) Russia 1 (P Kapasev pen 80); Uruguay 2 China 0Maynooth University defender Jake Corrigan make a dream debut netting the opening goal in first...
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Irish women suffer defeat to US in South Korea
Women's Play Off - Places 9-16: Ireland 0 USA 1 (S Schweiss 11).Luck again deserted the Ireland women's side at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea when they suffered a frustrating...
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Kenny hat-trick delivers Defence Forces win
A hat trick by Chris Kenny of Wexford Youths and a goal by Aidan Friel from Athlone Town paved the way to victory in a match that was watched by England U21 manager Gareth Southgate.The Irish team was...
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Irish Men unlucky in World University Games quarter-final
IRELAND 0 ITALY 1Ireland men’s side's dreams of reaching a first ever semi-final place at the World University Games were cruelly dashed in Gwangju South Korea when a goal four minutes before the break...
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National and International Fixture List (July 11-19)
SATURDAY, JULY 11SSE Airtricity League Premier DivisionBray Wanderers v Derry City, Carlisle Grounds, 17:45.Limerick v Galway United, Markets Field, 18:30.Sligo Rovers v Longford Town, The Showgrounds,...
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Irish teams both win at World University Games
World University Games (Gwangju, South Korea)Men’s (Play off places 5-8): Ireland 1 (A O’Sullivan 88) France 1(K Bacle 72). Ireland won 7-6 on pensIreland will meet South Africa in Play off for places...
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FAI mourns the passing of Jack Kelly RIP
Jack Kelly served in numerous capacities for the FAI during a long career in the Civil Service.He also served with the Defence forces on secondment between May 1941 and November 1945, when he was...
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Penalties win for Irish women at World University Games
IRELAND 3 SOUTH AFRICA 3 (Ireland won 4-2 on pens)Goalkeeper Niamh Reid Burke was the hero with two brilliant saves that helped the Ireland women’s side gain a 4-2 penalty shoot out victory over South...
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Irish men secure fifth spot at World University Games
World University Games (Gwangju, South Korea) Men’s (Play off places 5-6): Ireland 3 (A McGreal 18, D McGuinness 64, J Bonner pen 84) South Africa 1 (M Jeremiah 15).MEN’S PLAY OFF PLACES 5-6: IRELAND 3...
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Europa League star Ryan Swan values FAI ETB education
Swan, 19, scored in both legs of the Students' First qualifying round victories over Luxembourg outfit Dudelange this month and is looking to continue that form in the Second Qualifying Round against...
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Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup Third Round draw made
Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup holders St Patrick’s Athletic were handed a testing trip to Cork City after the draw was made for the Third Round of the competition at the Showgrounds in Sligo this...
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Grassroots & League Communications Awards presented
The Best Publication Award went to ‘Stories of the Showgrounds’ by Kevin Colreavy and published by Sligo Rovers Heritage Group. The Best PRO Award went to David Cummins of Manorhamilton Rangers. The...
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National and International Fixture List (July 19-26)
TUESDAY, JULY 21Club FriendliesSligo Rovers v Motherwell, The Showgrounds, 19:45Sligo Rovers U19 v Crystal Palace U18, Ballina, 19:00Verona v Bohemians U19s, Coolmine, Dublin 15, 19:00WEDNESDAY, JULY...
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Entrants Sought for FAI Umbro U17 Cup 2015/16
The 2015/16 FAI Umbro U17 Cup is now open for entries.To enter your team, please download the entry form below and return it by post along with the entry fee to;Competitions Department, FAI, National...
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Entrants Sought for FAI Umbro Youth Cup 2015/16
The 2015/16 FAI Umbro Youth Cup is now open for entries.To enter your team, please download the entry form below and return it by post along with the entry fee to;Competitions Department, FAI, National...
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Entrants Sought for FAI Umbro Youth Inter League Cup 2015/16
The 2015/16 FAI Umbro Youth Inter League Cup is now open for entries.To enter your team, please download the entry form below and return it by post along with the entry fee to;Competitions Department,...
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