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Irish expected to pack out Lansdowne Road
by Sean Langan Dublin’s Lansdowne Road is expected to be full to capacity on Tuesday evening as Ireland play host to Estonia in the 2nd leg play off of the 2012 European Championship finals play-off. A famous 4-0 victory against the Eastern European side in Tallinn on Friday evening had the people of Ireland with [...]
FAI investigating allegations of racist incident in league
The Airtricity League has been made aware of allegations of racist abuse being directed towards a league player in recent days in a game between Derry City and Bohemians. The Referee’s report from the match in question has been received and the Match delegate’s report has also addressed the issue. It is understood to [...]
FAI International Football Awards – Coleman u-21 winner
Ireland’s top international football stars were honoured last night at the 21st 3/FAI International Football Awards which took place in Dublin. Wolves striker, Kevin Doyle scooped two awards as he was crowned the Senior International Player of the Year while his goal against EURO 2012 opponents, Andorra was voted the 3 International Goal of the Year. [...]
Trapatoni confirms surgery but no stroke
Republic of Ireland soccer manager Giovanni Trapatoni underwent scheduled surgery before the New Year on the carotid artery. The operation went well, and he is recovering in a stable condition at home, he has confirmed in recent minutes. Speaking today, Giovanni Trapattoni said, “I had a scheduled operation to clean the carotid artery on [...]
Rovers goalkeeping hero is Player of the Month
Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Ciaran Kelly is the Airtricity/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for November. Kelly was presented with the November Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month trophy by Konstantine Trautman of Airtricity Sales yesterday afternoon. The presentation took place at the Croke Park Hotel, Dublin. 30-year-old Kelly played a key role in [...]
Trapattoni confirms final 25 man squad for Norway friendly
The Football Association today (November 12) announced the final 25 man squad to come to Dublin on Sunday evening ahead of Wednesday’s 3 international friendly against Norway (Nov 17, Aviva Stadium, Kick off 7.45pm). Ciaran Clark has been called into the squad after the latest updates from FIFA this morning indicated that there is [...]
FAI confirm free train transfers between Bratislava and Zilina
The FAI today confirmed that it has arranged free train transport between Bratislava and Zilina to accommodate supporters travelling to Slovakia for next week’s UEFA European Championship qualifier. With the match having been switched from Bratislava to Zilina, many travelling supporters were concerned that they would experience difficulty attending the match. However, the FAI [...]
Paul Doolin appointed Republic of Ireland U18 and U19 Head Coach
The Football Association of Ireland today confirmed that Paul Dolin has been appointed as Head Coach of the Republic of Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 teams. Doolin brings a wealth of experience to the role and takes up the position with immediate effect. Having won every domestic honour during his playing career, Doolin subsequently moved [...]
Ireland to face Uruguay in March friendly
The Football Association of Ireland today (September 16) announced that the Republic of Ireland will play a friendly against Uruguay in Aviva Stadium on March 29, next year. The match will take place on a Tuesday, following the Republic of Ireland’s fifth EURO 2012 group B qualifier on Saturday March 26 against Macedonia, which also [...]
FAI anger at ‘ticket fiasco’ claims by Irish Independent
The Football Association of Ireland today reconfirmed, following its AGM last month, that sales of Vantage seats, including sponsor commitments have surpassed 6,300. At the recent match against Andorra the number of Vantage seats occupied on premium level was 6,900 and the overall attendance at the match against Andorra, the bottom seeds in the group, was [...]
RTÉ to broadcast 10 more Airtricity League and FAI Ford Cup fixtures
Ten Airtricity League and FAI Ford Cup fixtures will be broadcast live on RTÉ Two Television as the season enters its final stages, beginning with this Friday’s top of the table clash between St. Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park (kick-off 7.35pm). RTÉ Sport will broadcast ten Airtricity League FAI Ford Cup [...]
FAI Fixture List, August 30th – September 5th
Monday, August 30th FAI Ford Cup Fourth Round replays* Limerick v Sporting Fingal Jackman Park 7.45pm Salthill Devon v Galway United Drom 8.00pm * Extra time and penalties, if required. In addition, please note that the draw for the quarter finals of the FAI Ford Cup will take place on August [...]
Tardelli names 25 man squad for opening qualifiers
Republic of Ireland assistant manager, Marco Tardelli, today (Friday August 20) announced a 25 man squad who will take on Armenia away (September 3 – Kick off 8pm local time) and Andorra at home (September 7- Kick off 7.45pm) in the opening Group B European Championship qualifiers. Marco Tardelli said, “We go into this [...]
Argentina confirm star-studded squad to face Ireland
The Argentina Football Association today (Friday, August 6) confirmed a star studded 24 man squad who will face the Republic of Ireland in the first ever international match played in Aviva stadium on Wednesday, August 11 (kick off 7.45pm). The squad are due to arrive in Dublin on Sunday afternoon to prepare for the historic [...]
ARRIVA Aviva! – Manchester United’s fitting baptism for new stadium
Irish soccer came of age last night in the splendid surroundings of the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin last night. Just short of 50,000 fans turned out to welcome Manchester United to the new home of Irish soccer – and what a splendid stadium. The first soccer match at the new amphitheatre of [...]
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