The FAI will today elect a new president at an EGM in Dublin. It’s a two-horse race to replace the outgoing Donal Conway, with board member Martin Heraghty and council member Gerry McAnaney the candidates contesting the election.

A new website giving football fans the chance to report sectarian incidents at matches went online today.

SHAY Given and Kevin Doyle picked up the top gongs at the 17th eircom/International Awards in the Citywest Hotel in Saggart last night.

THE Republic of Ireland could be forced to finish their World Cup qualifying campaign in Britain in the event of Brian Kerr’s team finishing second in Group 4 and having to take part in a two-leg play-off game.