# FAI

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# Investigation

High Court rules that John Delaney must examine documents seized by ODCE by mid-January

The court has been asked by the ODCE to determine if some files are covered by legal professional privilege.

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Nov 10th 2020, 6:56 PM

# FAI

Michael Healy-Rae apologises for supporting John Delaney during 2019 Oireachtas appearance

The Kerry TD said in April 2019 that he was “quite confident” that Delaney could only be accused of being “passionately committed to his job”.

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Nov 10th 2020, 4:04 PM

# Didsy

Ireland striker David McGoldrick announces shock retirement from international football

McGoldrick retires ‘to concentrate on his club career and family’.

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Nov 4th 2020, 5:09 PM

# restrictions

Underage training to continue as FAI confirms its guidelines for Level 5

Games in the SSE Airtricity League and Women’s National League can also go ahead.

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Oct 21st 2020, 8:57 PM

# Off

FAI postpone all elite underage leagues with immediate effect

The decision has been made ahead of a Cabinet meeting on whether to send the country to level five.

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Oct 16th 2020, 9:27 PM

# High Court

ODCE objects to John Delaney getting extra time to complete file inspection process

The matter will return before the High Court in two weeks’ time.

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Oct 16th 2020, 5:07 PM

# uphill battle

Jonathan Hill appointed CEO of the Football Association of Ireland

It’s ‘a turning point for Irish football after the events of the last 18 months,’ says FAI president Gerry McAnaney.

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Oct 16th 2020, 12:41 PM

# Political Football

Go inside John Delaney's FAI with Champagne Football on TV tonight

The show will air at 9pm on Virgin Media.

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Oct 13th 2020, 2:24 PM

# Weird Science

Another possible false positive in Stephen Kenny's Ireland camp, FAI say

The player was tested by Uefa ahead of the Finland game.

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Oct 12th 2020, 7:54 PM

# twist

Five players withdrawn from Ireland squad for Wales clash due to positive Covid case

Meanwhile, the Covid test that led to Connolly and Idah missing play-off may have been a false positive.

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Oct 11th 2020, 12:21 PM

# Grassroots

FAI confirms level 3 plans with all adult amateur and underage fixtures ceased from midnight

Elite football matches – those in the SSE Airtricity League, the Women’s National League and all five underage National Leagues – can continue.

6.2k

Oct 6th 2020, 9:16 PM

# Concern

FAI backroom team member tests positive for Covid-19

The news comes with the team preparing for a crucial Euros play-off away to Slovakia on Thursday.

15.4k

Oct 6th 2020, 3:00 PM

# BTL

'In some ways, he was somebody who was desperate to be loved by everybody'

Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan, authors of the remarkable Champagne Football, are our guests on this week’s Behind the Lines.

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Sep 22nd 2020, 8:04 PM

# crisis

'If this goes on indefinitely you have to question if pro rugby is sustainable'

IRFU chief warns ‘existence of professional rugby in Ireland’ is under threat in 2021 as sporting bodies seek government help.

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Sep 18th 2020, 9:31 PM

# united front

FAI, GAA and IRFU to make collaborative proposal to government regarding return of spectators

The associations will meet again next week.

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Sep 11th 2020, 8:50 PM

# Exit

'It was always the plan to step away' - Quinn on FAI departure

Niall Quinn stepped down as interim Deputy CEO yesterday.

26.6k

Sep 8th 2020, 9:29 PM

# on the way out

Niall Quinn confirms exit from FAI

He had been serving as Deputy CEO on an interim basis, but is now leaving the organisation.

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Sep 7th 2020, 10:31 AM

# out of the running

Gary Owens pulls out of race to be permanent CEO of the FAI

One member of the ‘Visionary Group’ will not be continuing at the FAI.

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Sep 4th 2020, 2:47 PM

# Sport

Minister to meet with sports bodies to discuss Covid-19 restrictions

Catherine Martin will meet with representatives from the GAA, FAI and the IRFU today.

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Sep 4th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Political Football

Niall Quinn dismisses Barrett conflict claims as 'accusations from naysayers'

FAI chairman has denied any conflict of interest despite Bank of Ireland recommendation.

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Sep 3rd 2020, 8:15 PM

# more questions

'I don't believe I should be the story' - FAI Chair Barrett dismisses questions over bank links

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.

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Sep 1st 2020, 7:44 AM

# Moving Forward

FAI avoid insolvency as EGM members vote to approve rule changes

The vote avoids another crisis at the Association, and allows the FAI draw down funds from a €20 million State bailout.

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Aug 31st 2020, 8:54 PM

# WNL

Horgan blasts Treaty to WNL win over Bohs

Niamh Kenna struck to give Bohs an equaliser before half-time, but they were unable to keep Treaty at bay for long.

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Aug 30th 2020, 6:33 PM

# Criticism

FAI dismiss claims of bank involvement in hiring chairperson as 'deflecting from the real issues'

FAI member Larry Bass has made several criticisms of the Association ahead of a crucial vote on reforms next Monday.

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Aug 28th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Endgame

Some compromise on the cards ahead of crucial FAI vote on bailout deal

A virtual vote to effectively rescue the FAI from insolvency will go ahead next Monday.

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Aug 25th 2020, 10:57 AM

# Fixture List

Ireland's Nations League trip to Bulgaria confirmed despite pandemic uncertainty

Nations League opener set for Sofia on 3 September.

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Aug 21st 2020, 7:17 PM

# Unimpressed

'Sporting organisations shouldn’t have to take the fall for government failures' - Sinn Féin

Meanwhile, the Football Association of Ireland have confirmed they are in discussions around the latest Covid-19 guidelines.

7.7k

Aug 19th 2020, 7:18 PM

# locked out

GAA call on NPHET to present evidence behind decision to move games behind closed doors

The FAI, meanwhile, have clarified what today’s restrictions mean for those involved in Irish soccer.

40.5k

Aug 18th 2020, 9:51 PM

# Looking Back

'As soon as I made that choice for America, my ambition to wear the Irish shirt was taken off me'

Linda Greene on going to America at 17 and falling out of favour at international level.

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Aug 16th 2020, 12:00 PM

# New Rules

Non-contact football training can resume in Laois, Offaly and Kildare

The FAI has lifted its suspension of activity in the three counties.

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Aug 12th 2020, 7:13 PM

# more trouble

Shelbourne chairman Andrew Doyle brands FAI governance 'appalling' in resignation letter

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.

37.6k

Aug 11th 2020, 9:41 PM

# outcome

Second Waterford player tests negative for Covid-19

The club’s match today with Cork City also went ahead as planned.

4.7k

Aug 8th 2020, 7:02 PM

# recognition

Irish football legends Paul McGrath and Anne O'Brien inducted into hall of fame

It is the second successive year that both a male and female football personality have been given the award.

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Aug 8th 2020, 3:54 PM

# calmed waters

'Apologies have been made' - FAI board present united front at the end of a rancorous week

Optimism is growing that the reforms necessary to avoid insolvency will be voted through at the end of the month.

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Aug 8th 2020, 3:37 AM

# statement

FAI chief Roy Barrett responds to directors' claims on eve of special meeting

The statement has since earned a reply from Deputy Marc MacSharry. who stands by his criticisms of Barrett.

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Updated

Aug 6th 2020, 8:00 PM

# Political Football

Explainer: unravelling a dramatic split in the FAI boardroom

Gavin Cooney on what this latest Irish football row is all about.

19.9k

Aug 6th 2020, 2:32 PM

# Chaos

FAI boardroom divisions deepen as football directors refute claims by Interim CEO Owens

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.

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Aug 5th 2020, 11:30 PM

# Reform

Quinn and Owens insist there is no 'Visionary Group' takeover of the FAI

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’.

15.6k

Aug 5th 2020, 3:04 PM