# FAI

Last year

2022

# 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jun 2nd 2022, 7:58 PM

# big job

Premier League Coaching Director Marc Canham set to land FAI's crucial Director of Football role

Canham has worked at the Premier League since 2013.

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May 19th 2022, 12:09 PM

# Called Off

Unite the Union Champions Cup scrapped due to 'scheduling issues'

The cross-border competition was postponed in 2021 because of Covid-19 concerns.

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May 4th 2022, 11:57 AM

# FAI

Fine Gael senator apologises and retracts statement about Robbie Keane's salary

Senator Micheál Carrigy had said Keane should donate his FAI salary over the past two years to local soccer clubs.

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Mar 31st 2022, 11:50 AM

# Stephen Kenny

'To go back to where Ireland started in their first Euros, if it's back to Stuttgart or wherever it is - that's the big dream'

Stephen Kenny today set out his stall having finally signed a contract extension with the FAI.

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Mar 10th 2022, 2:32 PM

# Done Deal

Stephen Kenny finally agrees new Ireland contract

The deal is set to see the Dubliner in charge up until the end of Euro 2024.

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Mar 9th 2022, 5:03 PM

# amateur

In Ireland, commitment, passion and progress, but still no pay for elite female footballers

The Women’s National League kicks off this weekend, and the fight for semi-professional status remains a big talking point.

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Mar 5th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Solidarity

No Irish football team will play Russia until further notice, FAI chiefs vow

The Association has offered its ‘full and unequivocal’ support to the Ukraine FA ahead of planned fixtures later this year.

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Feb 28th 2022, 1:13 PM

# markets field

Treaty United v Athlone Town postponed due to unplayable pitch

Meanwhile, three Premier Division matches have been selected for live TV coverage on RTÉ.

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Feb 25th 2022, 2:36 PM

# Update

'Brexit is a golden opportunity' - What the FAI have done to improve youth development, and what they have yet to do

Academy manager Will Clarke offers an insight into the work being done in Ireland as the FAI launch this year’s national underage leagues.

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Feb 24th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Championship wrap

Irish defender scores as QPR end winless streak

Elsewhere, Eiran Cashin, Festy Ebosele and Jason Knight all started for Deby against Millwall.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 10:05 PM

# Off

League of Ireland fixtures and GAA matches fall victim to weather

Sligo v Bohemians and Longford Town v Cobh Ramblers are among the games to be postponed.

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Feb 19th 2022, 1:29 PM

# Dispute

Public row rumbles on as SIPTU workers accuse FAI of lack of engagement and criticise strategic plan

The FAI responded by defending the report and expressing ‘disappointment’ at SIPTU’s airing of their issues in the media.

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Feb 18th 2022, 6:53 PM

# Nearly there

FAI expect to finalise contract extension for Stephen Kenny by next month

Meanwhile, the FAI CEO says Kenny will find a ‘bloody good coach’ to replace Anthony Barry.

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Feb 8th 2022, 11:00 PM

# backing

FAI say CEO Hill's failure to relocate permanently to Ireland is a 'non-issue'

Jonathan Hill was appointed CEO of the FAI in November 2020, but has yet to move to Ireland on a full-time basis.

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Feb 8th 2022, 3:43 PM

# Planning

Qualification for Euro 2024, a third-tier LOI and improved facilities - FAI unveil strategic targets to 2025

The FAI have tonight unveiled their overall plans for the game in Ireland up to 2025.

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Feb 7th 2022, 9:32 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Do you support the FAI's bid to co-host Euro 2028?

Have your say on whether the FAI’s involvement in the bid is the right step for Irish football.

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Feb 7th 2022, 3:40 PM

# divisive move

FAI confirms contentious July start for national U14 league

There have also been some changes to the later age-groups, including a provision for overage players to play at U19 level.

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Feb 3rd 2022, 11:23 AM

# next steps

Gary Dicker named Brighton's U18s coach following retirement

The Dubliner called time on a 17-year career last week.

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Feb 1st 2022, 11:42 AM

Deadline Day: Ex-United teenager Sotona returns to England, Aiden O'Brien swaps Sunderland for Portsmouth

Ali Reghba, meanwhile, has left Leicester for Algerian table-toppers CR Belouizdad.

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Feb 1st 2022, 10:54 AM

# the British question

Irish football has always been defined by Britain - so what has changed since Brexit?

We take a big-picture look at what is happening with the men’s national team, the men’s national league and youth development at a time of great change for Irish football.

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Jan 30th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Ready to go

Ireland confirmed to play 8-team tournament in Spain

Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Scotland, Slovakia and Wales are all set to compete.

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Jan 20th 2022, 6:41 PM

# High Court

Hearing of outstanding issues between Delaney and ODCE may not take place for months

The Judge today expressed the court’s strong desire to bring the matter to a conclusion.

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Jan 11th 2022, 4:49 PM

All time

# reflection

The A-Z of the Irish football year, 2021

Our look back on another dramatic year on and off the field.

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Dec 31st 2021, 7:00 PM

# looking ahead

Confirmed: 9 teams will compete in First Division next year

It was recently announced that Cabinteely and Bray Wanderers have merged.

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Dec 17th 2021, 5:54 PM

# Solidarity

'If they are speaking up together, hopefully they can have a similar response to what our players did'

Ireland WNT assistant manager Tom Elmes was asked about the women’s rugby revolution and the parallels drawn with his team.

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Dec 14th 2021, 12:37 PM

# Sport

Two-thirds of referees leave within two years over abuse, FAI says

An Oireachtas committee heard evidence from Ireland’s largest sporting organisations about the abuse that referees face.

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Dec 1st 2021, 6:30 PM

# Garda Appeal

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to street violence outside Irishtown pub ahead of FAI Cup final

Damage was caused to a number of vehicles outside the premises during the incident and a number of people were assaulted.

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Dec 1st 2021, 3:53 PM