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S John Fallon: No time for Courell to waste in prioritising key areas for Irish football

John Fallon looks at six priority areas for David Courell in his first 12 months.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Dundalk FC Supporters Outside Oriel Park

S John Fallon: Dundalk FC's boom to bust cycle a reminder of LOI's tightrope

Long lull for women's team to end as October arrives and title and transfer talk dominating the season run-in.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

David Courell, Heimir Hallgrímsson and Marc Canham 11/7/2024

S John Fallon: Emerging talent cull another blow to Irish production line

Hallgrimsson will belatedly take to skies for scouting and UCD's European return evokes memories of Haaland's cameo.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Marc Canham with Heimir Hallgrímsson 16/7/2024

S John Fallon: Ireland seek way out of being stuck in the middle

Good news – rather than great – for Irish football during giveaway election cycle and LOI's sole seat on FAI board again to be decided by election,

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

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S John Fallon: All-Ireland Olympic element a notable deficit in football

Noonan the latest St Pat's tyro to attract European suitors and LOITV does Sligo nor FAI any favours in fallout from flashpoint.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Jake Fallon: Jake O'Brien's rise against the odds an inspiration to next generation

S Jake Fallon: Jake O'Brien's rise against the odds an inspiration to next generation

Players' Union make their presence felt in new underage order and former FAI CEO emerges from the background in City of Lights.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Cork City v Bray Wanderers - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division

S John Fallon: Wage inflation a concern for League of Ireland longevity

Cork presses claims to stage Ireland's Women's Euro showdown.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Marc Canham with Heimir Hallgrímsson 16/7/2024

John Fallon: FAI succession sequel best avoided

Two FAI figures among shortlist for chief executive and Sinclair Armstrong's dilemma due to be solved shortly.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Aoife Rafferty and David Courell 8/7/2024

S John Fallon: Trust thin in FAI's ability to ensure safe spaces

Clamour for stadium grants hots up with Lansdowne Road in the mix and FAI still searching for formula to manage the message.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Austria v Turkey - UEFA Euro 2024 - Round of 16 - Leipzig Stadium

S John Fallon: Germany put on a show to showcase all that's best

Sliver of hope that silence on Ireland gig will be broken and heady days for Cork City will require additional investors.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024