The Irish Times

Ronan Finn believes Kevin Zefi’s move to Inter Milan could pave new path

Shamrock Rovers teenager will join Italian giants on his 16th birthday

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 17:11

League of Ireland clubs in the dark over FAI financial support

Clubs are working on the assumption they will have no paying spectators this season

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 06:25

A season like no other: The key games that helped Shamrock Rovers secure an 18th title

Emmet Malone looks back on six wins that helped Stephen Bradley’s side win the league

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 00:18

Bohemians rue one that got away as Shamrock Rovers march on

Keith Long says visitors didn’t do themselves justice as rivals move five clear at the top

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 06:00

Shamrock Rovers move five points clear with derby win

Bohemians outraged as they are denied a late penalty, ending run of six games unbeaten

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 16:54

Bohemians suffer pain of penalty shootout defeat in Hungary

Manager Keith Long praises his side after heartbreaking Europa League defeat

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 21:54

Bohemians leapfrog Dundalk into second with win at Dalymount

Win moves them within three points of arch rivals Rovers at the summit of the top-flight

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 20:33

League of Ireland return looms but unity feels a long way away

A number of clubs are thought to be unhappy with the leagues due to return on July 31st

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 19:50

Harsh reality of being a pro footballer in Ireland laid bare in documentary

Craig Speer had unique access to out-of-contract players as they battled to stay in the game

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 06:00

Relegation a key issue as League of Ireland talks continue

Optimism is growing the postponed domestic season could resume from July 31st

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 19:18

Clubs confident of improved FAI package to aid Airtricity League return

Prospects growing that clubs will be allowed to use their own grounds on resumption

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 20:27

FAI to seek clarification on mass gatherings from Government

Airtricity League restart and September’s Nations League among concerns for association

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 20:23

Class act: Time to take education of young Irish footballers more seriously

Links with third-level institutions are growing but too many players still fall through cracks

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 06:00

Shamrock Rovers announce 25% pay cut as hopes of swift return fade

It could be at least September before fans are allowed attend even if league returns earlier

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 19:05

FAI moves to defer portion of salaries as Fifa ponders cash support

Association insists money will be repaid when the crisis has finally passed

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 20:30

PFAI chief McGuinness welcomes Government move on pay

No return to action until April 19th date set out by Government

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 20:39

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

Council of the FAI back €14m of loans under new banking measures

60 of the 79 council members in favour of proposals as part of rescue package

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 20:13

PFAI, clubs and FAI meet to consider possible League of Ireland shut down

FAI, Airtricity League clubs and PFAI met to discuss the issue for first time on Wednesday

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 19:58

Home truths: deep divisions on how to produce better young players in Ireland

Substantial investment needed to run professional-standard soccer academies

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 06:01

Impact of Brexit on teenage Irish players after transition period is unclear

Academies provide what's been the traditional route to a career at the top level

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 22:31

Government willing to pay €5m a year to safeguard FAI future

State will restore support in deal being discussed by Government, FAI lenders, Uefa

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 21:58

FAI employees remain in dark on potential redundancies

Siptu does not expect to receive details of nature or extent of job cuts until January

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 15:14

FAI to unveil plan to boost number of referees by 1,000

Particular effort to be launched to increase the number of female match officials in the game

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 06:00

Former Bohs captain to keep out-of-contract players on their toes

Derek Pender to oversee PFAI’s training camp for players looking to sign to new club

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 01:00

Limerick FC players have phones seized by gardaí investigating suspected match-fixing

Gardaí and FAI investigate unusual betting on two games involving club

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 21:25

Potential foreign player restrictions in England could impact Irish game

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness says it could be a positive for domestic game

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 19:55

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

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

Rodrigo Tosi pulls Limerick away from drop zone with penalty

Brazilian missed earlier chances but made no mistake from penalty spot against Drogheda

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 20:49

Late drama helps Sligo Rovers slip out of relegation zone

Round-up: Limerick take point with last kick against Pat’s

Sun Oct 08 2017 - 12:36

Keith Ward grabs hat-trick as Bohemians scalp Drogheda

Stevie Folan scores late winner against Derry to boost Galway United’s survival hopes

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 21:55

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

Shamrock Rovers end Bluebell’s cup run as Brandon Miele grabs hat-trick

FAI Cup round-up: Dundalk put four past Drogheda; Limerick win in Galway

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 22:23