Watch: FAI called on to resign as they appear before Oireachtas
The FAI board appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Sport this morning. Opposition politicians have taken aim at the Football Association of Ireland in both an Oireachtas committee and the Dail chamber over their handling of the Israel fixture played last week. Earler in the week, the board and CEO of the FAI were called […]
2 weeks ago
Irish sports ministers to skip Ireland-Israel game in Dublin
The teams are set to meet in a UEFA Nations League tie this October. Two Irish sports ministers are set to skip the upcoming Republic of Ireland v Israel game in Dublin. The Republic of Ireland will play Israel in the UEFA Nations League at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, October 4, just […]
4 months ago
Drogheda United issue statement after Conor McGregor posts trophy photo
The MMA fighter’s cousin was an unused sub in the club’s FAI Cup final win last November. FAI Cup winners Drogheda United have released a statement distancing themselves from Conor McGregor after the UFC star posed for photographs with the trophy at his pub in Dublin. McGregor, who was found liable for assault by an […]
1 year ago
“Disregarded and not respected” – Vera Pauw releases explosive statement after being let go by FAI
‘I believe the FAI made some major mistakes by directly overruling the tasks of the coach.’ Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw has released an explosive statement that is highly critical of the Football Association of Ireland after she was not kept on following the Women’s World Cup. The Dutchwoman, who managed Ireland to and during […]
3 years ago
FAI contacted over becoming first European side to play Palestine
The move comes off the back of Robbie Keane’s controversial appointment at Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv. The FAI have been contacted over the possibility of becoming the first European nation to face off against Palestine in an international football match. Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward got in touch with the FAI to discuss the […]
3 years ago
COMPETITION: Have your child train with Republic of Ireland senior football players
Brought to you by SPAR The young football star in your life could get to meet their heroes from the Irish team! When you’re a young football fan, the players from your favourite team are pretty much like superheroes. We don’t know about you, but getting the chance to train with them would be just […]
7 years ago