The Irish Times

Mark Scanlon appointed Airtricity League director in FAI reorganistation

Ruud Dokter agrees new 18-month contract as high-performance director

Wed Jul 15 2020 - 17:53

FAI hoping Airtricity League can return to action in three months

Final round of games axed with 27-match season to finish on December 4th

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 16:17

Limerick docked 26 points for entering examinership

The sanction retrospectively means that they finished last in the league last season

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 18:09

Power unaware of any Waterford takeover bid from John Delaney

Former Ireland U21 international says he has had no contact with former FAI chief

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 17:46

FAI staff ‘rattled’ by recent events but still proud, says Fran Gavin

Association teams with Irish FA and Unite union to launch cross-border Champions Cup

Mon May 13 2019 - 22:30

Niall Quinn to outline Airtricity League funding proposals this month

Former Ireland striker has had two meetings with FAI Competitions Director Fran Gavin

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 15:36

Perth has tricky balance to strike keeping Dundalk on top

Champions still favourites as season kicks off with squad strength leaving rivals in shade

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 07:00

League of Ireland director welcomes Niall Quinn’s proposals

Fran Gavin has met with former Ireland striker as league prepares to go out on its own

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

PFAI say FAI are attempting to undermine financial viability

FAI official says it is satisfied with Bray and Limerick's assurances commitments will be met

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 17:38

Struggling LOI clubs find it easy to get a Premier Division licence

Despite heavy defeats and poor facilities clubs have retained their top flight status

Thu Mar 01 2018 - 15:30

FAI comes up with €250,000 to support youth development

Cork boss John Caulfield critical of the television coverage National League receives

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00

FAI end investigation into suspicious betting on Bray-Waterford game

Insufficient evidence uncovered to bring charges says league director Fran Gavin

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 01:00

Bohemians and Cork City strike out with community initiative

‘More Than A Club’ will provide support to social projects run by clubs

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 19:26

FAI must approach Dundalk’s new investors with caution

The association should learn from past mistakes, most recently at Athlone last year

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 13:56

FAI fails to provide facilities or kits for out of contract players

PFAI’s Stephen McGuinness told by Fran Gavin that usual support wouldn’t be provided

Tue Nov 28 2017 - 20:06

Richie Sadlier: Athlone Town bans set a dangerous precedent

Given suspicious betting patterns, players could be deemed guilty for playing badly

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 07:45

Athlone Town investors linked to six other clubs

Fans say betting investigation by FAI on behalf of Uefa is the final straw

Mon May 08 2017 - 22:11

Stephen Kenny: Relegating three Premier Division teams is ‘very harsh’

FAI’s Fran Gavin refuses to clarify how Airtricity League restructuring was agreed

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 01:02

FAI's League ‘brand’ report heavy on sparkle, light on substance

Many of the author’s recommendations are let down by being so overwhelmingly obvious

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 01:42

Airtricity League: 10-club Premier League to be implemented

Readoption of smaller top flight is hoped to be in place for start of 2018 season

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 01:00

Extension of Airtricity League season not ruled out by FAI

Cup replay or postponements for Dundalk could also lead to later finish this season

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 07:17

Brian Kerr calls FAI €5,000 grant to clubs ‘pittance’

Former Ireland manager says association’s strategic plan for league is ‘a load of bunkum’

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 21:29

FAI and St Patrick’s Athletic in war of words over rejected grant

Club makes strong statement saying ‘general manager behaved absolutely appropriately’

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 18:32

FAI to invest €100k to help clubs compete strategic plans

Each of the 20 clubs entitled up to €5,000 to finish five-year plans

Sat Jul 30 2016 - 14:04

Athlone Town’s inability to field team ‘totally unacceptable’

FAI set to sanction First Division club after Friday night’s game in Waterford is called off

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 19:05

Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps result to stand

Fixture was abandoned due to floodlight failure on 86 minutes with the score at 1-1

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 11:59

FAI: Uefa discussions on third European football competition ‘interesting’

Fran Gavin says proposal could offer extended competition for sides knocked out in preliminary rounds

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 18:20

The Morning Sports Briefing

Jim McGuinness on the flawed All-Ireland format, Roy Keane frustrated at lack of top-level Irish players, United in talks with PSG over Di Maria sale,Waterford rejuvenated and ready for Kilkenny, dream day for Harringtons at Ballybrit, Kelly banned

Tue Jul 28 2015 - 08:07

Owners of Bray Wanderers pursue club’s recovery against run of play

Co Wicklow soccer club’s new owners say they have invested €50,000, with a further €200,000 needed to put it on a sound footing

Fri Jul 24 2015 - 06:00

Mourners gather to pay last respects to Ray Treacy

Stars of the sporting world attend funeral of former soccer international in Kilmacud

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 16:15

No sanction for Bohemians over unplayable pitch

Last Monday’s derby against Shamrock Rovers postponed at the last minute due to condition of playing surface

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 18:22

Foreign involvement in match-fixing bid, says Gavin

League remains a particular target due to summer season but no evidence that any results here have been affected

Fri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00