FAI celebrate Europe Day
Both the Football Association of Ireland and Welsh social enterprise, Vi-Ability are marking the occasion by proudly flying the EU flag on both sides of the Irish sea. Both organisations are currently...
View ArticleIreland WU16: Squad named for Swedish tournament
The WU16s play Sweden, Austria and Turkey in the coming days, starting on Saturday in Smogen against the hosts.Boyle’s squad includes eight players who were named in Colin Bell’s Under-17 squad for the...
View ArticleFAI pays its respects to Arthur Fitzsimons
Inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame in 2009, the Dubliner enjoyed a long playing career that started at Shelbourne and included over 200 appearances for Middlesbrough before enjoying spells with Lincoln...
View ArticleAn open letter to Ireland supporters from John O'Shea
It has been an amazing journey but I feel now is the right time to step aside for the next generation to enjoy the experiences I am so humbled to have been part of.We have just passed the 20th...
View ArticleFAI pays tribute to John O'Shea upon retirement
One of only six senior men's players to reach 100 caps, O'Shea made his senior debut against Croatia at the old Lansdowne Road in 2001 and has played for Ireland in every calendar year since then.An...
View ArticleCork schools impress in Munster SPAR Primary 5s
The event saw 31,728 children participate this year. The competition has been running since the mid 1990’s, the event is more popular than ever with an impressive 1,528 schools involved in 2018.This...
View ArticleProvisional squad selected for Republic of Ireland MNT games
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has announced a provisional squad for the friendly games against Celtic (May 20), France (May 28) and United States (June 2).Speaking at the SPAR Primary 5s...
View ArticleU17 EURO: Ireland ready for Bosnian showdown
Ireland currently sit second in the Group, ahead of Bosnia on goal difference, with Colin O’Brien’s side guaranteed a quarter final place with either a win or a draw.A defeat for Ireland will see the...
View ArticleFAI announces partnership with Maldron Hotels
The sponsorship will see Maldron Hotels - who have 14 key locations around the country - support the Emerging Talent Programme and will provide funding for coaching, training and kit for players.In...
View ArticleDublin schools star in Leinster SPAR Primary 5s
The event saw 31,728 children participate this year. The competition has been running since the mid 1990’s, the event is more popular than ever with an impressive 1,528 schools involved in 2018.This...
View ArticleU17 EURO: Ireland beat Bosnia to seal quarter final spot
Troy Parrott’s sensational free kick set Ireland on the way to a fantastic 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina at St George’s Park.The Ireland forward hit a smashing free kick over the wall and into...
View ArticleFAI New Balance Cup Finals set for finales
The first game of the day sees Limerick's Pike Rovers face Wexford's North End United at 2pm in the FAI New Balance Junior Cup Final.Pike Rovers are playing in their second final in three years, and...
View ArticleU17 EURO: Quarter Final details confirmed
UEFA have confirmed the match schedule for the Under 17 European Championship quarter finals. Colin O'Brien's Republic of Ireland side will take on the Netherlands on Monday May 14 at 19:00 in...
View ArticleIreland WU16: Boyle proud of team despite Swedish loss
Swedish striker Hanna Stokki scored the only goal two-minutes into the second-half to give the host nation an opening day win.Speaking after the match, Under-16 Head Coach Sharon Boyle said she was...
View ArticleU17 EURO Highlights: Bosnia & Herzegovina 0-2 Ireland
Goals from Troy Parrott and Adam Idah send Colin O'Brien's Ireland Under 17 team team into the European Championship quarter finals. Check out an alternative angle of Troy Parrott's wonderful free kick...
View ArticleNorth End United and Maynooth University Town victorious
North End United became the first team from Wexford to win the FAI New Balance Junior Cup after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Limerick's Pike Rovers.Captain Paul Murphy opened the scoring for the...
View ArticleDraw made for EA SPORTS Cup Semi-Finals
The EA SPORTS Cup semi final draw has taken place with two mouth watering ties to look forward to. Stephen Kenny's Dundalk side face a trip to St Colman's Park where they'll face Stephen Henderson's...
View ArticleU17 EURO: Ireland's young guns set for Quarter Final
Ireland’s young guns secured qualification on Friday with a 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina. That result gave Colin O’Brien’s team back-to-back wins following Tuesday’s 1-0 win against Denmark....
View ArticleFAI working to increase female participation in coaching
A number of female coaches, such as Eileen Gleeson, Laura Heffernan (pictured above), and Sharon Boyle, have made significant strides in women's football, but the FAI wants to open up as many...
View ArticleIreland Blind team impress in Euro Challenge Cup
Alex Whelan's side lost 1-0 to the hosts in the Final, to cap off an excellent weekend for the side.Playing in Group A of the six-team tournament, Ireland lost their opening game 1-0 to Poland, before...
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