# FAI

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# unopposed

Gianni Infantino set to be re-elected Fifa president without formal vote

Infantino will be re-elected by acclimation as he is the only candidate.

3.9k

Mar 15th 2023, 3:18 PM

# New threads

FAI announce new multi-year kit deal with sportswear brand Castore

A new home kit will be revealed later this month.

15.6k

Mar 13th 2023, 10:31 AM

This month

March 2023

# Nothing To See Here

FAI have not agreed kit deal with O'Neill's following shamrock jersey tweet

The sportswear company teased what many believed to be a Republic of Ireland jersey.

42.7k

Updated

Mar 2nd 2023, 10:33 PM

January

January 2023

# AGM

FAI Board members ratified at Association's resumed AGM

Kerry FC was also confirmed as a Member of the FAI.

3.3k

Jan 21st 2023, 6:13 PM

# Operation Brookweed

Man arrested as part of League of Ireland match-fixing investigation released without charge

Operation Brookweed follows reports of suspected match-fixing received from the FAI and UEFA.

17.0k

Updated

Jan 17th 2023, 5:44 PM

# Money Talks

Sports minister defends investment in football but sidesteps betting tax questions

Thomas Byrne did admit that the government needs to ‘step up to the plate’ in improving the sport’s facilities in Ireland.

3.4k

Jan 17th 2023, 12:24 PM

# change at the top

Remembering the tumultuous reign and assessing the legacy of FAI Chairman Roy Barrett

Barrett was appointed to deal with the wreckage left after John Delaney’s exit, and announced this week that he he is stepping away from the role.

2.4k

Jan 14th 2023, 7:30 AM

# parting shot

Departing FAI Chairman calls for more government funding of 'grossly inadequate' facilities

Roy Barrett pointed to greater funding for the GAA and rugby in making his case.

3.1k

Jan 13th 2023, 1:30 PM

# Back Home

Pauw's former assistant Eileen Gleeson appointed as FAI's new Head of Women's Football

She recently left her role as manager of Glasgow City.

2.2k

Jan 12th 2023, 2:58 PM

# FAI

Roy Barrett to step down as chairperson as FAI looks to meet gender balance requirements

Independent director Gary Twohig will also step down as the FAI seeks to ensure 40% female representation on the board by the end of the year.

3.6k

Jan 11th 2023, 7:02 PM

Last year

2022

# Support

FAI Chairperson says Pauw has been treated unfairly by misconduct allegations

Pauw has rejected allegations of misconduct relating to her time in charge of Houston Dash.

1.9k

Dec 16th 2022, 1:13 PM

# Farce

FAI forced to abandon reconvened AGM due to technical issues

A virtual AGM ended in farce when email issues among delegates left the results of a vote unable to be validated.

14.2k

Dec 15th 2022, 11:28 PM

# Punishment

Uefa fine FAI over pro-IRA chants sung by members of women's national team

Uefa say the dressing room chants were a ‘violation of the basic rules of decent conduct.’

37.8k

Dec 8th 2022, 11:12 AM

# Historic

FAI to introduce professional contracts for players in Women's National League

The professional contracts will be introduced from 1 December, 2022.

7.8k

Updated

Nov 30th 2022, 1:51 PM

# Impact

No-nonsense Evan Ferguson aims to force way into Ireland's Euro plans

The 18-year-old striker reflects on his first taste of senior international football and making an impression on his teammates.

4.0k

Nov 24th 2022, 2:30 PM

# BID

Stadia confirmed for Ireland's Euro 2028 bid as Casement Park makes provisional shortlist

Northern Ireland’s Windsor Park does not meet the criteria of a minimum 33,000 seats, with nine stadiums in England making up the majority of the bid.

20.2k

Nov 16th 2022, 1:15 PM

# crisis averted

Referees cancel planned strike following talks with FAI

The Dublin branch of the Irish referees’ society had planned a two-week strike action, citing a lack of confidence in the FAI’s Disciplinary Control Unit.

2.5k

Nov 12th 2022, 3:52 PM

# Grounds For Concern

FAI were made aware of structural issues at Limerick venue before stand evacuation

Last week’s First Division play-off final was halted to relocate supporters after a ‘structural issue developed’ with a stand.

17.6k

Nov 8th 2022, 5:00 PM

# statement

FAI to review 'structural issue' and stand evacuation at Markets Field

The incident occurred during last night’s SSE Airtricity League First Division play-off final at the Limerick venue.

16.5k

Nov 5th 2022, 9:24 AM

# euro 2028

Welsh FA chief Noel Mooney wants Cardiff to open UK and Ireland's Euro 2028

The joint bid is the strong favourite to succeed, despite the chaotic and violent scenes that marred last year’s men’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley.

4.7k

Oct 27th 2022, 11:12 AM

# growing the game

FAI create new head of women and girls football role

The head of women and girls’ football will be part of the FAI’s football leadership team.

1.8k

Oct 25th 2022, 11:06 AM

# newkit

Kit supplier to FAI 'taking legal advice' as sponsorship is terminated

Umbro has been the predominant supplier as part of the partnership with JACC Sports Distributors Limited.

52.9k

Updated

Oct 24th 2022, 4:46 PM

# preparations

'We qualify and suddenly there is a lot of players with Irish backgrounds emailing you'

Vera Pauw is hoping to make use of the November international window if the FAI can afford it.

46.0k

Updated

Oct 23rd 2022, 11:32 AM

# blockbuster

Pauw: 'This is a team that doesn’t fear anyone. Pressure is embraced'

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw reacts to the 2023 World Cup draw in Auckland.

4.3k

Oct 22nd 2022, 12:01 PM

# High Court

Court rules against John Delaney in claim over documents seized from FAI by ODCE

He argued that the Corporate Watchdog was not entitled to use just over 1,100 documents relating to him from the FAI

23.9k

Oct 21st 2022, 8:20 PM

# Dublin Airport

Pro-IRA chanting at Dublin Airport condemned

Footage of the incident was posted on social media on Saturday.

66.3k

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Oct 16th 2022, 1:39 PM

# statement

Ireland squad apologise for any offence caused by song in World Cup celebrations

Ver Pauw’s side secured a historic qualification with last night’s 1-0 win over Scotland.

78.1k

138

Oct 12th 2022, 12:17 PM

# COYBIG

No change to Ireland Euro 2024 qualifying fixtures as Uefa confirm schedule

Uefa had last night told fan to disregard the fixtures an hour after publishing them.

7.7k

Oct 10th 2022, 9:28 AM

# Disciplinary Hearing

Sligo Rovers charged with fielding ineligible player against Dundalk

The club have stated that they plan to contest the charge.

6.3k

Sep 6th 2022, 8:43 AM

# feeling hot hot hot

FAI recommend water breaks for all fixtures this weekend

A Status Yellow High Temperature warning is in place for the country.

1.4k

Aug 12th 2022, 5:00 PM

# AGM

FAI report €6.7m surplus, debt remains at €63.5m

The association held their 2022 AGM at Dublin’s Mansion House today.

6.2k

Jul 23rd 2022, 6:45 PM

# statement

'The people in Ireland, everyone made such an effort' - Vera Pauw grateful for Irish support

Pauw revealed she was raped as a young player in Holland.

27.6k

Jul 16th 2022, 8:22 PM

# Accounts

FAI post small profit for 2021 as debt remains at €63.5 million

‘I am convinced we are turning the corner after our recent turmoil, as evident from a financial perspective at the very least,’ said chairperson Roy Barrett.

3.0k

Jul 1st 2022, 7:55 PM

# Profile

Who is the man with the most important job in Irish football?

A look at the early days of Marc Canham and how he rose to the position of Director of Football at the FAI.

33.4k

Jun 29th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Lost Generation

'Some of the girls just stopped being interested in playing because it was costing us money'

Marian Leahy looks back on her football career and laments how Irish teams and players of the past often tend to get overlooked.

40.2k

Jun 26th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Influence

'I hope he is proud' - Praise for the man who helped instigate Ireland's youth football rejuvenation

A number of promising youngsters have emerged of late and Vera Pauw says Ruud Dokter deserves credit.

33.6k

Updated

Jun 16th 2022, 8:05 AM

# RIP

Former Republic of Ireland international Noel Campbell dies aged 72

Noel Campbell was also a League of Ireland star with Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic.

7.6k

Jun 13th 2022, 7:57 PM

# teenager arrested

Teenager arrested following public order incident at League of Ireland match in Longford

The incident itself occurred within the away section of the stadium.

23.6k

Jun 11th 2022, 1:44 PM

# Report

Smallbone stunner the highlight as Ireland edge closer to Euros qualification

If Italy avoid defeat against Sweden on Thursday, Jim Crawford’s men will be guaranteed second spot at least.

41.6k

Jun 6th 2022, 6:59 PM

# future plans

Kerry Football Club's ambition to join the League of Ireland moves a step closer

The group behind the initiative includes former League of Ireland star and Tralee native Billy Dennehy.

31.7k

Jun 2nd 2022, 7:58 PM