How a Manchester United player changed the Republic of Ireland team forever
Shay Brennan’s appearance in green ushered in use of the ‘granny rule’ and belated recognition of the Irishness of many players born overseas
Football Association Of Ireland (FAI)
Miriam Lord’s week: A tsar has not been born and they need to get this tshitshow off the road
James Browne talks up his A-Team, TDs watch the pros in action while Pa Daly delights in saying nothing
Louise Quinn’s retirement will leave a big void as she bows out after 121 Ireland caps
Latest departure means that 404 caps worth of international experience have been lost since January
FAI chief executive says it would be ‘fantastic’ if Irish person can succeed outgoing chief football officer
Chief executive David Courell confirms former Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson remains on FAI payroll
Mary Hannigan: Marc Canham’s time at FAI marred by own goals and pipedreams
FAI's departing director of football frequently found himself on the back foot
Marc Canham steps down from role as FAI chief football officer
After three years in job, Canham is leaving ‘to explore new personal and professional opportunities’
Former Ireland international Niall Quinn criticises people who use Easter Rising to ‘score petty points’
Quinn made the comments while speaking at 1916 Relatives Association commemoration in Dublin
FAI on collision course with new breakaway leagues over calendar season
Defunding of schoolboys’ and girls’ association could leave 100,000 players at odds with FAI player pathways plan
League of Ireland clubs must have education plans in place to secure license from FAI from 2027
Some clubs already have arrangements in place but it will be become mandatory from 2027 season
FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool
Government funding of €8m for club academies could be included in October’s budget
As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad
High potential teenage footballers such as Finn Sherlock and Jaden Umeh are leaving Ireland to carve out careers in environments that offer education
FAI’s Marc Canham praises work of Duff and Bradley and calls for Irish football to ‘work together’
Association ‘can’t do it on its own, clubs can’t do it on their own, we have to work together. That is critical’
John O’Shea puts faith in ‘leader’ Nathan Collins as he brushes off captain’s errors
Brentford defender could return to Republic of Ireland midfield for World Cup qualifiers
FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal
Marc Canham: ‘We never gave any assurances or guarantees that Colin would get a new contract’
FAI report ‘racist incident’ during under-17 game in Poland
Republic of Ireland under-17s beat Poland in European Championship qualifier
Boy (11) injured in primary school stabbing named as guest of honour for Ireland match
Mason’s father Stephen Geraghty said it was ‘a miracle’ that his son had survived
‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland
Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria
Kevin Kilbane: FAI must aim at League of Ireland players being picked for the Republic’s squad
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson’s contentious view on players moving abroad to further international chances may have sparked a healthy conversation
Diversity, gender balance and money spent properly are priorities as Minister for Sport announces €31.3m in core funding grants
Sums range from €1.65m for Special Olympics Ireland to €37,000 for taekwondo
Carla Ward admits Ireland in ‘transition period’ after nightmare in Slovenia
New manager believes Ireland overachieved by qualifying for 2023 World Cup
Stephen Bradley brands FAI treatment of Colin Healy as ‘disgraceful’
‘I understand what Colin’s family have gone through the last 18 months'
Walking football: ‘Look around. The lads are buzzing before we even get out on the pitch’
An adapted form of soccer played by older men – and some older women – is becoming very popular
Former Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues to contest statements made by FAI’s David Courell and Marc Canham
Colin Healy seeking response from FAI board over ongoing dispute
FAI strikes deal with press officer ahead of WRC hearing
WRC hears FAI and Cathal Dervan have deal ‘in principle’ to settle complaint
Kevin Kilbane: Mason Melia’s historic move should spur Government to support the League of Ireland
The St Pat’s teenager will find the Premier League ruthless but he has earned a chance to make an impact
Denise O’Sullivan: FAI lacked ‘class’ and ‘compassion’ over Colin Healy’s departure
‘I love playing for Ireland, for my country, but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth’
Colin Healy statement marks another embarrassing day for the FAI
What should have been a positive occasion, the unveiling of new Republic manager Carla Ward, has instead been overshadowed by news of the shoddy treatment of the former Ireland assistant coach
‘You can’t say a Carla Ward team is not exciting’: New Ireland head coach out to add flair to WNT
Former Aston Villa manager to succeed Eileen Gleeson as Ireland WNT head coach
Carla Ward: New Ireland women’s head coach may be perfect fit for bruised soccer team
FAI deserves praise for impressive appointments of former Aston Villa manager and Dubliner Alan Mahon as her assistant
Carla Ward appointed new head coach of the Ireland women’s soccer team
Experienced Women’s Super League manager will lead WNT through to the end of the 2027 World Cup
We have the rules to help referees, so why don’t we use them?
In all sports, players and managers tread a fine line with match officials, wondering how much they will tolerate. It needs to stop
FAI vote to switch to summer soccer draws concern from grassroots
Delegates at FAI general assembly voted to allign all leagues on a summer schedule by 2028
Is there anything good about the 2034 World Cup going to Saudi Arabia?
The magic of a winter World Cup can brighten the darkest days of the season in this part of the world
Failure to overcome Wales test sealed Eileen Gleeson’s fate
The eaten bread of all those Nations League wins was soon forgotten after the failure to progress through crucial European Championship playoff
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