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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.

Sligo Rovers treasurer David Rowe said the club had been “railroaded” and “mugged from all sorts of sides”.

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Decision made on League of Ireland but discontent continues

The National League Executive Committee (NLEC) yesterday announced that the SSE Airtricity League will resume on July 31 but will consist of just two rounds of fixtures for a total of 18 matches per club instead of the usual 36.

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Promotion and relegation to apply as decision made on League of Ireland resumption

The impasse over the SSE Airtricity League and what format it will take on its resumption has ended with a ruling that it will amount to an 18-game season and with the usual relegation and promotion places to apply.

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FAI suspend Covid testing with immediate effect

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League of Ireland teams return fourth round of negative coronavirus tests

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FAI board backs Quinn and Owens after St Pat's owner accuses pair of 'failing badly'

Derry, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers' players return negative Covid-19 results in third round of testing

All testing so far on the four European-qualified SSE Airtricity League clubs has produced negative results, as they continue their preparations for a four-team tournament scheduled for next month.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Cork City stick to training plan and will return at end of June

Cork City won’t be taking advantage of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions to return to training on Monday.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Hopefully now there’s an end in sight, says Shamrock Rovers skipper Ronan Finn

On the day when many Irish retailers raised their shutters for the first time after the long lockdown, League of Ireland football got itself back in the shop window too.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

League of Ireland players to be tested twice a week under new FAI Covid-19 guidelines

League of Ireland players will be tested twice a week for Covid-19 when they resume training.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Perth: Players can golf so why can't they play football?

Dundalk are pushing hard to be allowed to return to training this week despite the FAI’s recommendation that the League of Ireland’s four European representatives must wait until June 8th.

Mon, 18 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

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

FAI to seek clarity on mass gatherings

Interim CEO Gary Owens says that the FAI plans to hold talks with the Government as soon as possible to discuss the implications for Irish football of the newly announced ban, applying until the end of August, of gatherings of over 5,000 people.

Tue, 21 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

Former Ireland captain John O'Shea accepted onto 2020/22 UEFA Pro Licence course

Former international John O’Shea, recently appointed assistant coach with the Ireland U21s, is one of twenty coaches who have been accepted onto the 2020/22 UEFA Pro Licence course run by the FAI.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Stephen Kenny's thoughts with Cork City and Sligo Rovers

Stephen Kenny has expressed sympathy with Cork City and Sligo Rovers as they deal with the harsh financial consequences of the League of Ireland shutdown.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

FAI President McAnaney urges Irish football to 'keep the faith'

FAI President Gerry McAnaney has called on all members of the Irish football family to pull together and help others in the face of the Covid-19 crisis.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

FAI extends football shutdown to April 19

The FAI have formally extended the shutdown of Irish football until April 19, inclusive, but said it still remains “committed” to a June return for the SSE Airtricity League.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

FAI advises clubs to cancel training

In the absence of an outright ban on training, one source said there was “some confusion” on the issue.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Player of the Month Jack Byrne can’t see Slovakia play-off going ahead

It could well be the last such award for some time but the first SSE Airtricity League/Soccer Writers of Ireland Player of the Month this season has gone to Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne.

Thu, 12 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

EA Sports Cup: Cobh Ramblers best UCC in penalties; Galway edge Athlone; Bray triumph over Wexford

Second-half goals saw Galway United past the challenge of Athlone Town in the opening round of the EA Sports Cup at Eamonn Deacy Park last night.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Sligo Rovers v Waterford postponed over Storm Jorge

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Sligo Rovers and Waterford has been postponed due to the anticipated arrival of Storm Jorge.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Shamrock Rovers ready for Dundalk acid test

The scene is set for a juggernaut collision at Tallaght Stadium tonight as Shamrock Rovers face Dundalk for the first time this season.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

'It’s meant to be really bad': Storm Dennis could menace Dublin derby

It would hardly be the first time that the word ‘stormy’ has been applied to a meeting of Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians but Hoops boss Stephen Bradley is concerned that the elements could have a significant impact on tomorrow afternoon’s first Dublin derby of the season at Dalymount Park.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Niall Quinn: A successful League of Ireland lifts whole game

But while that has left some other voices in the game worrying that their constituencies could be left behind, the FAI’s new Interim Deputy CEO insists they have nothing to fear.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020

Dublin derby to kick-off season as Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures revealed

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures for the 2020 season have been released.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2019

New research study to explore long-term effects of repeated concussion

The study is a collaboration between the Beacon Hospital Research Institute and the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF). Researchers said it will allow for better management of concussions in the future.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2019

'He's had a Rolls Royce upbringing in football': Dundalk sign England underage international

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions Dundalk have signed England underage international midfielder Will Patching.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2019

Limerick FC deducted 26 points to finish bottom of First Division

The decision was made by the Club Licensing Committee.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

Irish referee to make history as she joins team of female officials at UEFA Super Cup

An Irish referee will make history this month as she joins a team of female officials at this month’s UEFA Super Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

Cork City ‘out to get’ Saints, says Conor McCarthy

To say Cork City have had their patience tested by the Saints this season would be putting it mildly. In a season of soul-searching at the Cross, St Patrick’s Athletic have been a constant torment.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

SSE Airtricity League Working Group Holds First Meeting

Following the recent strategic planning weekend between the Football Association of Ireland and SSE Airtricity League clubs on the future of professional football in the country, a first meeting of the working group took place in FAI HQ.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2019

Hoban header keeps Dundalk’s dream alive

Gutsy Dundalk will go to Azerbaijan next week with a genuine opportunity of reaching the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2019

Riga FC frustrate Dundalk in Champions League qualifier

Dundalk will have to score in Latvia next Wednesday to keep their Champions League dreams alive after a frustrating stalemate with Riga FC at Oriel Park tonight.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2019

No immediate Cork City signings expected, Cotter says

Cork City interim manager, John Cotter, expects a busy transfer window, but has denied speculation about immediate arrivals or exits at Turner’s Cross.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2019

Dundalk open three-point lead in SSE Airtricity league

A hat-trick from John Mountney secured a 4-0 win at home to Sligo Rovers, ending Sligo's unbeaten run of seven games in the process.

Fri, 31 May, 2019

Bradley believes old foe Caulfield was owed more time

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley is surprised he won’t see the familiar face of John Caulfield in the opposing dugout at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Thu, 23 May, 2019

Stephen Bradley believes old foe John Caulfield was owed more time

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley is surprised he won’t see the familiar face of John Caulfield in the opposing dugout at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Thu, 23 May, 2019

Dundalk v Limerick - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Hoban strikes late to break Bohs hearts again

James Rogers SSE Airtricity League

Tue, 21 May, 2019

Caulfield warns Glanmire collapse could sink City

Cork City boss John Caulfield says it will be a “scandal” if the proposed €10m Glanmire Centre of Excellence falls through, warning it could threaten the very survival of the club.

Thu, 25 Apr, 2019

The system needs to be turned on its head

Former Cork City player Derek Coughlan argues that the rebirth of the League of Ireland has to be a priority for a reformed FAI.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2019

Cork City supporters group urges fans to boycott Joe Delaney Stand

A group of Cork City supporters has urged fellow fans to tonight boycott a stand named after the father of former FAI CEO John Delaney, in protest at the ongoing controversy surrounding the embattled association.

Fri, 12 Apr, 2019

City determined to quench Rovers’ fire, says Caulfield

There will be plenty on the line for both sides but for contrasting reasons when Cork City host Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Turner’s Cross tomorrow night.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2019

Shane Duffy and Leanne Kiernan take top honours at FAI International Awards

Declan Rice won the Young Player of the Year, as previously announced last week, less than 24 hours before he was called up to the England squad. He was not pictured receiving his award.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2019

Ian Birmingham: Liam Buckley leaves St Patrick’s Athletic a ‘legend’

St Patrick’s Athletic captain Ian Birmingham has paid a glowing tribute to Liam Buckley after his departure as manager at Richmond Park.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2018

Dubliner Burke pinches himself given progress he has made

You get one striking measure of just how far Graham Burke has come in a relatively short space of time when you ask him where he was the last time Ireland played Wales in Cardiff, that night in October of last year when James McClean scored the goal which put Martin O’Neill’s men through to the World Cup play-offs.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2018

Champions expecting a challenge as Maynooth relishing toughest trip to Cork

Maynooth University Town, in the words of manager Barry Prenderville, already “know the road to Cork well” having beaten Rockmount and Blarney United on their way to winning the Intermediate Cup in May and then Everton and Leeds in this year’s FAI Cup.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2018

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