A CONTROVERSIAL documentary about Donegal poet Cathal Ó Searcaigh is set to be broadcast by RTÉ tonight despite pleas by the subject to postpone its transmission because of its portrayal of his sexual relationships with young men in Nepal.

The FAI have released a statement regarding the controversy surrounding bonus payments to former Irish manager Mick McCarthy.

ALEX FERGUSON has this week again counselled Roy Keane against a return to international action to prolong his career at club level as Ireland boss Brian Kerr arrives in Manchester to persuade the Cork man otherwise.

BRIAN KERR yesterday emerged as a decisive favourite to fill the vacancy as manager to the Irish international team.

The FAI have called an emergency meeting in Dublin tomorrow to discuss allegations of irregular payments made to former manager Mick McCarthy.

THE FAI are to recruit an international consultant to process their search for an international team manager to succeed Mick McCarthy.

FAI OFFICIALS are ready to meet with Mick McCarthy this week to discuss the departure of Ireland’s team manager after six years in the job.

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy looks to be out of the running to replace the sacked David O'Leary at Leeds.

MICK McCARTHY last night finally signed the contract that will keep him tied to the FAI until after the 2004 European Championship.

The FAI says it's made substantial progress this evening after a lengthy meeting with Mick McCarthy's financial advisor Liam Gaskin in a bid to thrash out a new deal.

The FAI will reopen contract talks with Ireland manager Mick McCarthy today.