Person: Bernard O'Byrne

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Men's basketball leagues to be split into conferences for coming season

The 16-game regular Super League will boil down to home and away ties against sides in their own conference, on top of one match against sides in the opposing one.

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The CEO Series: Bernard O'Byrne - 'What is the damage to communities if Basketball Ireland or another organisation implodes?'

Bernard O'Byrne was CEO of the FAI when English fans rioted at Lansdowne Road in 1995 and the eircom Park saga was a daily headache. Now Basketball Ireland's boss, he talks crisis management with Brendan O'Brien as sport responds to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Government's €70m rescue package a crucial and timely win for Irish sport

If the Government's announcement last night that all sports could return on June 29 was music to the ears then it was reduced to the status of support act just hours later when news of what is tantamount to a €70m rescue package for the sector was announced.

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Basketball playing it safe with delayed November start for league

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Basketball Ireland slam Government's 'double standards' after FAI's rescue package

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Demons bombshell as storied Cork club withdraws from basketball's Superleague

Senator Romario tipped off authorities to alleged ticket touting

Latest: Former Brazil World Cup winner turned Senator Romario has stated he tipped off authorities to the alleged ticket touting operation.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 22 Aug, 2016

Saints ready for go-ahead for new Inchicore stand

St Patrick’s Athletic are hoping to begin work on a new 1,300 seater stand within the next month, CEO Bernard O'Byrne said today.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2005

Saipan the catalyst to Menton’s departure

LIKE Mick McCarthy, the end of Brendan Menton’s tenure was not a case of if but when.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2002

FAI out of Saipan and in the line of fire

THE Football Association of Ireland’s report into the Saipan disaster will be made public this evening and the reaction of key players in the organisation should make for reading as interesting as the report itself.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2002

FAI under increased pressure over world cup

The events of Saipan ultimately cost Roy Keane his World Cup place and Mick McCarthy his job.

Sun, 10 Nov, 2002

Soccer: Menton set for FAI chief executive post

The appointment of a new FAI chief executive should be decided today.

Fri, 18 May, 2001

Soccer: Dolan rumoured to be FAI choice for executive post

Speculation is growing that St Patricks Athletic manager Pat Dolan has been approached by the FAI to take over the association's vacant chief executive post.

Thu, 17 May, 2001

Soccer: McCarthy 'disappointed' at O'Byrne retirement

Mick McCarthy has said he is "disappointed" at the impending retirement of FAI chief executive Bernard O'Byrne.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2001

Soccer: Ireland-Andorra game on after passport check

The World Cup qualifier against Andorra goes ahead in Barcelona after a bizarre pre-match personnel inspection.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Irish await Fifa response on ineligible players tip-off

Fifa are expected to ease the Republic of Ireland's fears over possible ineligible players in the Andorra side they face in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Republic check out Andorra allegations

The Republic of Ireland have passed on to Fifa an anonymous tip that up to six members of the Andorra squad they are due to face in a World Cup qualifier are ineligible.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Sky extend Irish coverage

The Football Association of Ireland signed a new deal with Sky Sports for live coverage of international matches.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2001

Soccer: O'Byrne under pressure to resign

The pressure on Bernard O'Byrne to resign is increasing following the collapse of the Eircom Park project.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2001

Soccer: National League clubs move against Eircom Park

The 22 National League soccer clubs have advised the Football Association of Ireland to negotiate with the government for the use of the proposed national stadium.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2001

Fresh twist in Eircom Park saga

The long-running Eircom Park saga has taken a fresh twist this afternoon.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2001