Rates reduction opportunity for Irish clubs
"We welcome the changes introduced by the Valuation (Amendment) Act 2015 and would encourage clubs across Ireland to apply for the partial exemption ahead of the September 15 deadline," said FAI...
View ArticleO'Brien names U15 Development Squad for Hibernia Trophy
The Hibernia Trophy has developed into one of the top schoolboy tournaments in the country and once again a stellar selection of entries are present including Celtic FC, Norwich City FCSunderland FC,...
View ArticleGleeson goal secures historic UEFA win for Wexford
Gintra-Universitetas 0-1 Wexford YouthsLithuanian side Gintra are the top seeds in the group so this victory thanks to Jess Gleeson's 67th minute free-kick gioal puts Will Doyle's side in pole position...
View ArticleWexford seek progress in UEFA Women's Champions League
The Continental Tyres Women's National League holders secured an impressive 1-0 win over top seeds Gintra Universitetas of Lithuania on Tuesday while Medyk Konin beat Cardiff Met 5-0 in their...
View ArticleWexford Youths suffer set-back in Europe
After starting their qualifying campaign in the best possible way - beating Gintra Universitetas 1-0 last Tuesday - Will Doyle's side were hopeful of building on that against the host team.However, an...
View ArticleShannon Smyth confirms retirement from international football
The 28-year-old from Milwaukee won 33 caps between her debut in August 2010 against Netherlands and her final game in a green shirt against Germany in October 2014. Ireland manager Sue Ronan left the...
View ArticleConnell names Women's U19 squad for Scotland games
The Irish host the Scots at Pat Kennedy Park, Listowel, on Tuesday, August 18 (6.30pm) then the sides meet against at Tulla United AFC in Clare on Thursday, August 20 (11.00am).These fixtures will...
View ArticleColin O'Brien discusses Hibernia Trophy
Ireland's first half goal was brilliant finish from Adam Idah after great skill by the Irish down the right to create the opportunity.The second goal came in the second half when Elvis Azah produced a...
View ArticleNational and International Fixture List (Aug 15 - 26)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15SSE Airtricity U17 League Section 1Bray Wanderers v Cabinteely, Jackson Park, 14:00.SSE Airtricity U17 League Section 2Athlone Town v Longford Town, Athlone Town Stadium, 14:00.Sligo...
View ArticleYouths bid to finish group on winning note
Will Doyle's side started with an impressive 1-0 win over Gintra Universitetas on Tuesday but then suffered a disappointing 6-0 loss to host club KKPK Medyk Konin. A victory tomorrow could put them...
View ArticleO'Brien pleased with Hibernia Trophy experience
Today saw their final fixture when they beat Northern Ireland's Development Squad 3-2 in a cracking encounter at Pearse Park.Goals by Mark Walsh, Seanie Mahon and Caelin Rooney secured the final day...
View ArticleBreen bags four as Wexford Youths exit Europe on a high
Wexford Youths 5-1 Cardiff MetWith host club Medyk Konin beating Lithuanian top seeds Gintra 4-0 in the other fixture it meant they won the group.Ireland international Carol Breen was the star of the...
View ArticleGreen Shoots: Tracking Irish players abroad
Top Performer Paddy Madden (Scunthorpe United) A goal in each half from the Dubliner helped his team beat Crewe 2-0 in League One followed on from his strike in the Capitol One Cup clash with Barnsley...
View ArticleMcCarthy excited for hometown friendly
The Kerry native is part of Dave Connell’s squad for two friendly games – the first of which takes place on Tuesday afternoon in Pat Kennedy Park, where she first learned to play football.Now with UCD...
View ArticleO’Neill names provisional squad for Gibraltar & Georgia
Today’s provisional squad announcement sees the inclusion of Bournemouth’s Eunan O’Kane, who earns a first senior call-up and is joined by the uncapped duo of Brentford’s Alan Judge and Aberdeen’s Adam...
View ArticleBeirne goal helps Ireland WU19 to Scots draw
A big crowd gathered in Pat Kennedy Park to see local girl Savannah McCarthy lead out the team.And it could have started so brightly for the Irish girls but a Dearbhaile Beirne header came back off the...
View ArticleIrish Development Squad announced for Mayo Cup
U16s Head Coach Tom O'Connor will lead the Irish squad into the tournament which includes fixtures against Northern Ireland, Millwall, Chesterfield and the FAI Castlebar squad."We are looking forward...
View ArticleFAI pays its respects to Tom Tully RIP
Cork native Tully, 54, was a former chairman of the Cork Branch of the Irish Soccer Referees Society and was on the SSE Airtricity League panel of Elite referees up to a decade ago.Amongst the...
View ArticleConnell pleased with WU19s preparation
After drawing 1-1 with Scotland in Listowel on Tuesday evening, Connell's side are now hosting the same opposition but in Tulla United AFC, Co Clare at 11am.The two friendly games are being used as...
View ArticleFAI saddened at death of broadcaster Johnny Lyons RIP
Lyons was well known for his 98FM radio show Now That’s What I Call Sport on Sunday mornings and had a regular call show slot on Premier League Live on Today FM.The Dubliner was also well known at many...
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