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EA SPORTS National Underage Leagues Launch

John Fallon: Misplaced priorties costing underage leagues

Liam Kearney feels no shame in getting by with a little help from his friends

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

Republic of Ireland v Australia - Women's International Friendly

John Fallon: While Niamh Fahey targets World Cup dream her place in history is unquestioned

Sporting royalty engulfs the Fahey household in Killannin on the edge of Connemara, but Niamh, the youngest of eight siblings, is entitled to claim pride of place.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Jonathan Hill 8/2/2022

John Fallon: FAI has to practice, not preach

Three times within the association’s strategy document unveiled on Monday did the vow of transparency feature.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2022

John Fallon: Italian job tough for Irish teens to crack

John Fallon: Italian job tough for Irish teens to crack

To simplify what is developing swiftly into a trend and map out its sustainability, John Fallon examines each deal separately

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Stephen Kenny speaks to the media 13/11/2021

John Fallon: Escape clause in Stephen Kenny contract shows new reality for FAI

The last thing the FAI need in their pursuit of stability from a period of upheaval is another controversy, this time surrounding the manager’s future, writes John Fallon

Wed, 26 Jan, 2022

Shelbourne v Galway WFC - SSE Airtricity Women's National League

John Fallon: Crunch time looms in deepening battle for Tolka Park

So far, according to the Save Tolka Park movement, over 300 public inputs have been lodged around the Dublin City Council’s new draft development plan

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier

John Fallon: Northern Ireland exposure leaves FAI in the shade again

Move to professionalism in crossborder women’s league should act as a jolt

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League

John Fallon: Why can’t Caoimhín Kelleher make the grade at Liverpool?

Can you name the last Irish player before Caoimhín Kelleher’s start against Chelsea on Sunday to be involved in a Premier League match between the big five?

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Adam Idah file photo

John Fallon: The Irishmen to watch in the January transfer window

Covid-19 enforced postponements have given Irish players stuck in a rut that extra bit of headspace to ponder their future as the escape window looms on January 1.

Wed, 29 Dec, 2021

Gianni Infantino File Photo

John Fallon: FAI will eye push for biennial World Cup

In a barren year for Irish football in terms of senior tournaments, their biggest “meaningful” game of 2022 might be played out off the pitch

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021