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Wednesday 21 October 2020
The decision has been made ahead of a Cabinet meeting on whether to send the country to level five.
The matter will return before the High Court in two weeks’ time.
It’s ‘a turning point for Irish football after the events of the last 18 months,’ says FAI president Gerry McAnaney.
The show will air at 9pm on Virgin Media.
The player was tested by Uefa ahead of the Finland game.
Meanwhile, the Covid test that led to Connolly and Idah missing play-off may have been a false positive.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Elite football matches – those in the SSE Airtricity League, the Women’s National League and all five underage National Leagues – can continue.
The news comes with the team preparing for a crucial Euros play-off away to Slovakia on Thursday.
Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan, authors of the remarkable Champagne Football, are our guests on this week’s Behind the Lines.
IRFU chief warns ‘existence of professional rugby in Ireland’ is under threat in 2021 as sporting bodies seek government help.
The associations will meet again next week.
Niall Quinn stepped down as interim Deputy CEO yesterday.
He had been serving as Deputy CEO on an interim basis, but is now leaving the organisation.
One member of the ‘Visionary Group’ will not be continuing at the FAI.
Catherine Martin will meet with representatives from the GAA, FAI and the IRFU today.
FAI chairman has denied any conflict of interest despite Bank of Ireland recommendation.
Roy Barrett has revealed he did not apply for the position at the FAI, but was recommended to recruiters by the Chairman of the Bank of Ireland.
The vote avoids another crisis at the Association, and allows the FAI draw down funds from a €20 million State bailout.
Niamh Kenna struck to give Bohs an equaliser before half-time, but they were unable to keep Treaty at bay for long.
FAI member Larry Bass has made several criticisms of the Association ahead of a crucial vote on reforms next Monday.
A virtual vote to effectively rescue the FAI from insolvency will go ahead next Monday.
Nations League opener set for Sofia on 3 September.
Meanwhile, the Football Association of Ireland have confirmed they are in discussions around the latest Covid-19 guidelines.
The FAI, meanwhile, have clarified what today’s restrictions mean for those involved in Irish soccer.
Linda Greene on going to America at 17 and falling out of favour at international level.
The FAI has lifted its suspension of activity in the three counties.
Doyle has resigned from the Finance Committee, which has yet to convene. ‘”I’m not entirely sure it is possible to resign from a Committee which does not yet exist’, wrote Doyle.
The club’s match today with Cork City also went ahead as planned.
It is the second successive year that both a male and female football personality have been given the award.
Optimism is growing that the reforms necessary to avoid insolvency will be voted through at the end of the month.
The statement has since earned a reply from Deputy Marc MacSharry. who stands by his criticisms of Barrett.
Gavin Cooney on what this latest Irish football row is all about.
The eight elected directors have taken the remarkable step of releasing a statement calling on Gary Owens to clarify remarks about their awareness of the controversial MOU with the government.
The FAI are facing a crucial vote on reforms later this month to escape insolvency, but some members claim the Association is losing its ‘sovereignty’.
Louise Quinn has been named Women’s Player of the Year.
The Association faces insolvency if the controversial changes do not pass a vote at an EGM later this month.
Today’s game with Sligo was postponed over a suspected Covid-19 case discovered yesterday.
The full list of men’s and women’s underage winners were announced today.
Katie McCabe and her former Arsenal team-mate Louise Quinn are shortlisted for best women’s player alongside Denise O’Sullivan.
WATCHLOI will carry live coverage of more than 55 matches when the League of Ireland resumes.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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