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<p>The life sentence imposed on a man who inflicted '25 years of hell' on his wife marks a significant moment. Picture: iStock</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Ireland may be waking up to the incalculable harm of gender-based violence

Two news stories on Tuesday — about a meeting in Dublin, and the sentencing of a serial rapist — suggest we could be ready to address the misogyny baked into Irish institutions

<p>Simon Coveney’s departure means a striking turnaround for a constituency which until recently had three heavyweight Cabinet ministers, for instance. File Picture: PA</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Yet another senior figure steps back as Coveney announces his departure from politics

<p>The FAI will address on Monday its role in the allegations made by former female football players of inappropriate behaviour by male coaches.</p>

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FAI to address female players’ abuse claims on Monday

Republic of Ireland v Montenegro - UEFA Under 21 Championship Qualifier

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Three coaches given standing down orders over historical abuse allegations

Bertie Ahern stood ready to intervene in Saipan controversy at urging of Tommie Gorman

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Bertie Ahern stood ready to intervene in Saipan controversy at urging of Tommie Gorman

Cork soccer club to get site that had been earmarked for FAI ‘Centre of Excellence’

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Cork soccer club to get site that had been earmarked for FAI ‘Centre of Excellence’

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Irish Examiner view: We all must accept responsibility in the battle to combat climate change

It is a longstanding challenge to get individuals to link their personal activity to a wider global challenge

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

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Jim Power: RTÉ and FAI chaos is drawing attention away from urgent economic issues

While our media and political classes are going into convulsions, the real problems and issues facing the economy are not getting anything like the attention that they deserve.

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Disdain for Oireachtas committees is close to contempt for democracy

Twitter/X took part in a 'deeply frustrating' meeting, the FAI delivered late and heavily-redacted documents, and key RTÉ figures have not even offered a pretence of co-operation

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Public Accounts Committee on oversight and governance of funding to the Football Association of Ireland

How a 'throwaway remark' led to FAI chief receiving almost €12k in lieu of 12 days' holidays

The FAI showed up to the Public Accounts Committee with a mission of demonstrating the John Delaney years are firmly in the rearview mirror. Instead, it scored an embarrassing own-goal

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Adare bypass decision raises questions about our priorities

Irish Examiner view: Adare bypass decision raises questions about our priorities

Fast-tracking the Ryder Cup seems a questionable priority given that the proposed upgrade of the N/M20 between Cork and Limerick is not scheduled to begin until 2027

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Letters to the Editor: Politics could spoil a tournament

The former Shamrock Rivers Northern Irish goalkeeper Alan Mannus, stating his opposition to the inclusion of the redeveloped Casement Park in Belfast to host the Euros 2028, says that his opposition is not sectarian or anti-GAA (, November 2).

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Born to be fleeced: The high prices we pay for entertainment in Ireland

Born to be fleeced: The high prices we pay for entertainment in Ireland

From sky-high ticket prices for gigs and sporting events to streaming services and video games, it seems we're at the mercy of gougers

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Policing Authority meeting

Letters to the Editor: Primary schools must have libraries

I am a huge bookworm and it stemmed from my childhood but imagine how much easier it would be to encourage children to read if there was a library in their primary school.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

FAI attend Sport Committee

John Delaney loses appeal over watchdog's access to documents seized from FAI

Mr Delaney had appealled against the High Court's decision that the orporate Enforcement Agency was entitled to use the documents relating to him that were seized from the FAI

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Vera Pauw 3/8/2023

Sarah Harte: Pauw’s exit indicative of double standards in corridors of power

There’s a certain irony that while once women’s soccer wouldn’t make the back page of a local paper, in fact, Pet’s Corner would have trumped it, these days it’s never out of the headlines.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

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Letters to the Editor: Climate data on eating red meat speaks for itself

Further to the EPA’s decision to delete a tweet advising people to cut their red meat consumption after it angered some farmers, I presume it will adopt a consistent approach and self-censor regarding all other evidence-based environmental ...

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

Republic of Ireland Squad Homecoming - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Letters to the Editor: The FAI's begrudging support for the women’s soccer team

Readers consider topics including the cost-of-living crisis, history, and sport — while one grieving parent writes that the Sale of Alcohol Bill will adversely affect Ireland's health and wellbeing

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: Obstacles on the mission to inform

Unavailability of video after Index on Censorship event in Dublin could be another worrying instance of self-censorship

Mon, 01 May, 2023

Sideline Referee

Player given five-year ban for assaulting match official

The club has also been hit with a 10-point deduction in Division 1 of the NEFL

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Montenegro - UEFA Under 21 Championship Qualifier

Player to face hearing for kicking referee in chest as official banned

The FAI will conduct a disciplinary hearing into an incident that saw a Louth soccer referee apparently kicked in the chest by a player.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Jonathan Hill 8/2/2022

FAI condemns latest attack on match official

Separate investigations have been launched by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and gardaí into an assault on a referee during a soccer match in Co Louth, which left him requiring hospital treatment

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Kildare v Monaghan - Allianz Football League Division 1

Government and Sport Ireland discuss rise in fixture violence

Inter-County GAA referee says the situation is now on a cliff edge

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Games set to go ahead at Cork soccer club at the centre of refs ban row

Games set to go ahead at Cork soccer club at the centre of refs ban row

Carrigaline AFC is at the centre of disputed claims of referee abuse and has now asked the FAI to intervene

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

Cork soccer club says CCTV footage shows discrepancies with referee abuse claims

Cork soccer club says CCTV footage shows discrepancies with referee abuse claims

Referees have withdrawn from all home games at Carrigaline United after referee had 'threats to safety and life".

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

John Delaney arrives 10/4/2019

John Delaney ordered to pay bulk of costs in row over FAI documents privilege

The High Court also granted costs against him in relation to his separate failed application to have the privilege issue heard by the court in private

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

John Delaney arrives 10/4/2019

Court to give decision on whether John Delaney should pay costs of failed claim over documents seized from FAI

Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement said full costs should be awarded against Mr Delaney over what the court had found was his failure to demonstrate that even one of the documents seized as far of criminal investigation into FAI attached privilege

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Republic of Ireland Women's Jersey

Director of FAI kit supplier apologises for not turning up in court as liquidator appointed

Jonathan Courtenay of JACC Sports Distributors Ireland told High Court that termination of FAI contract last week was a 'turbulent, chaotic and extraordinarily difficult time' for the directors and the company

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Qatar v Republic of Ireland - International Friendly

High Court appoints provisional liquidator to FAI kit supplier over €13m debt

JACC Sports Distributors Ireland supplies jerseys and sportswear for Ireland's national teams

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - UEFA Nations League - League B1 - Aviva Stadium

Kit supplier for Ireland's football team faces liquidation over €13m debt

JACC Sports Distributors Ireland has said that without the FAI contract, it will essentially have to close the business

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Joanne O'Riordan: The nation needs to get behind its female athletes

Joanne O'Riordan: The nation needs to get behind its female athletes

Joanne O’Riordan wants to challenge the status quo in women’s sports, writes Mary Cate Smith

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

John Delaney arrives 10/4/2019

High Court rules against John Delaney in claim over documentation seized from FAI

The judge said the former FAI CEO had only put forward evidence in support of his claim that "amounts to no more than vague and nebulous claims which are wholly unsubstantiated".

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland - U16 Victory Shield

Irish Examiner view: Kerry’s claim

Last Friday, the nascent Kerry FC successfully completed the documentation required in their quest for the FAI’s Club Licencing Process.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar - UEFA EURO2020 Qualifier

Fine Gael senator apologises to Robbie Keane over salary remarks

Micheál Carrigy said last week that Mr Keane, Ireland's record goalscorer, should refund the money he has been paid in a role with the FAI

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

Republic of Ireland Supporters Remember Jack Charlton

Quarter of Euro 2028 games could be held on island of Ireland

It is understood that the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park are pencilled in for the bid, but that no decision has been made as yet on any stadia outside Dublin.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Football Series

Majority of new referees quit within two years due to abuse

Games have been abandoned at all ages and levels in all parts of the country due to treatment of referees.

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Gardaí investigating incident that occurred ahead of FAI Cup final

Gardaí investigating incident that occurred ahead of FAI Cup final

Gardaí are investigating an incident that occurred before the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021

John Delaney arrives 10/4/2019

John Delaney fails to comply with court order to provide certain information, says judge

Mr Delaney also rejected claims by the ODCE that he was delaying the process

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2022 - European Qualifying - Group A - Estadio Algarve

Irish Examiner view: Sport takes centre stage

International soccer and rugby encounters tonight and Saturday are a truly mouthwatering prospect for all Irish fans

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021

Warning that young people will struggle to get back into team sport after lockdown

Warning that young people will struggle to get back into team sport after lockdown

Training resumes on Monday, but coaches will have to actively work at re-engaging young players after lockdown

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

UEFA Euro 2020 file photo

'Very slim' chance that crowds will be allowed attend Dublin Euro 2020 matches

With all three Government party leaders signalling enhanced restrictions lasting into the summer, the prospect of crowded soccer matches returning are said to be 'very slim'

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

FAI attend Sport Committee

High Court fixes date for John Delaney's application to have action heard in private

Mr Delaney is worried that media reports of the case will result in what he claims is private and legally privileged information entering the public domain.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

Government 'will not be found wanting' in preparing bid for 2030 World Cup

Sports Minister Jack Chambers said that he was confident that the governance challenges which have beset the FAI could be overcome

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Media opposes John Delaney's 'draconian' bid to stop reporting of FAI case

Media opposes John Delaney's 'draconian' bid to stop reporting of FAI case

If Mr Delaney's application is successful, the media would not be allowed to attend or report on the proceedings.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2021

Play: The Big Weekend Quiz

Play: The Big Weekend Quiz

Resident quizmaster Noel Welch didn't come to play. Put your thinking cap on for our bumper end of year quiz

Sat, 26 Dec, 2020

Bray Wanderers v Galway United - SSE Airtricity League First Division

First Division title race goes down the wire

Seven sides are all in with a shout for promotion to the Premier Division

Mon, 26 Oct, 2020

FAI attend Sport Committee

Watchdog objects to allowing John Delaney extra time to inspect files

The judge was critical of what she called "tit-for-tat tactics” being used by the ODCE and ex-FAI boss John Delaney regarding the inspection process.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2020

GAA, IRFU and FAI propose masks for fans on stadium return

GAA, IRFU and FAI propose masks for fans on stadium return

For the Lansdowne Roar, read the Aviva Muffle: proposals drafted for government by the GAA, IRFU and FAI to get fans back into stadiums will ask that supporters keep their masks on.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2020

Emotional farewell to Cork City FC stalwart as he is laid to rest

Emotional farewell to Cork City FC stalwart as he is laid to rest

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Cork city today to bid an emotional farewell to the man described as a great servant to young people, to the needy and vulnerable, and to his beloved Cork City FC for more than 30-years.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2020

FAI, GAA & IRFU make collaborative proposal to Government

GAA, IRFU and FAI set out 'stark' future without fans

The GAA, IRFU and FAI have all set out a grim financial future for the associations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The three associations have been working on a plan for the safe return of fans to grounds.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2020