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Relegation format backlash could delay League of Ireland restart plans

The FAI are confident they are legally protected from any form of redress by angry clubs after their board ratified a controversial promotion/relegation format to the shortened season.

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FAI board approves decision to restart League of Ireland

The FAI board has approved the decision of the National League Executive Committee (NLEC) to restart the SSE Airtricity League at the month's end.

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Premier Clubs Alliance demands FAI probe into relegation move

The Premier Clubs Alliance (PCA) have written to FAI Chairman Roy Barrett demanding an investigation into the decision on the relegation format for the shortened season.

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Decision made on League of Ireland but discontent continues

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Niall Quinn: League of Ireland changes were 'least disruptive' option

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Shamrock Rovers welcome decision on League of Ireland format and return

Clubs want cash guarantees from FAI

League of Ireland clubs will demand specific information and financial guarantees from the FAI before agreeing to restart the 2020 season.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Rovers differ on behind-closed-doors League of Ireland plan

While Shamrock Rovers have welcomed plans for a League of Ireland resumption behind closed doors, Sligo Rovers have deemed the proposals impractical.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

US interest but League of Ireland needs Fifa cash boost

A US-based firm has expressed an interest in live-streaming League of Ireland fixtures but it will take a mammoth financial contribution from Fifa for the 2020 season to resume behind closed doors.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

League of Ireland clubs presented with plan for behind-closed-doors return

Some have been sceptical about the suggested return of football behind closed doors.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

FAI and clubs considering League of Ireland return dates

A behind closed doors League of Ireland resuming on the planned date of June 19 is among a number of options being considered in light of the Government ban on gatherings in excess of 5,000 people until the end of August.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

League of Ireland wrap: Working group revived; Shamrock Rovers implement pay cuts

A working group to create a vision for the future of League of Ireland football has been revived.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

FAI scrap series of fixtures and defer EA Sports Cup in bid to complete season

The FAI have extended the season and scrapped a quarter of the fixture list in a bid to complete the campaign by December 11.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Ireland internationals donate to emergency fund supporting League of Ireland players

James McClean, Enda Stevens, and Kevin Long are behind the initiative.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

League of Ireland braced for shutdown amid coronavirus outbreak

League of Ireland fixtures are still set to go ahead as scheduled this weekend but the domestic game is now bracing itself for the full impact of the spread of coronavirus, including the likelihood of an imminent shutdown of the SSE Airtricity League.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

FAI assessing the cost of potential League of Ireland shutdown

The FAI is assessing the financial impact to League of Ireland clubs if the domestic season has to shut down due to coronavirus outbreak.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Blow for FAI as Foley backs out of Interim CEO role at last minute

The crisis-hit Football Association of Ireland was dealt another blow after the man lined up to assume the role of Interim CEO backed out at the last minute.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

PFAI pursues clubs for player holiday pay

League of Ireland clubs could be facing a hefty additional cost if the bid by the Players Football Association of Ireland (PFAI) to pursue holiday pay entitlements for their members comes to fruition.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

League of Ireland set for three-tier split from 2021

The League of Ireland is heading for a three-tier split format from 2021 if, as expected, clubs rubber-stamp proposals next month.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2019

FAI AGM leaves unanswered questions

He may have his critics elsewhere but, within the confines of the Football of Ireland annual general meeting over the weekend, John Delaney was certainly king of the castle.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2016

Draw for EA Sports Cup announced

The draw for the preliminary and first rounds of the EA Sports Cup was made today by Eamon Naughton, chairman of Airtricity League, and Richard Collins, NLEC member.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2011

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