Football Association Of Ireland (FAI)

If obstreperousness in a man can be an aphrodisiac, in a woman it is a crime punishable by firing squad

FAI board of directors voted to cut ties with the Dutch woman after she guided Ireland to their first World Cup

Senior managers of the Ireland men and women developed a ‘good relationship’ over the past three years

Ireland women’s manager was told on Tuesday her contract would not be renewed, following six-hour board meeting

Former assistant manager to Pauw will be in charge for the crucial Nations League games against Northern Ireland and Hungary next month

Player view paramount as director of football Marc Canham submits detailed report on World Cup adventure

On The Business: demand for sports podcasts; FAI clears decks; RDS stadium funding; Glanbia titles; and Covid tax debt minnows

‘We want to push on and make major tournaments a regular thing,’ says captain Katie McCabe

Uefa rules state that if more than two co-hosts, automatic qualification of all host countries cannot be guaranteed.

Opposition push for State funding of football, coupled with FAI infrastructure plan, have created optimism that sport may no longer be ‘overlooked’

Catherine Martin’s comments in Dáil come after Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin calls for a 3 per cent rise in betting levy

Ireland’s friendly against Kuwait was abandoned after alleged incident on the sideline while player was warming up

Any Other Business: Nama chief turns down bonus, a tough job at Web Summit, HarperCollins cutbacks, hosting a new EU agency, RTÉ auditor’s history, and TV licence sales

Former Waterford United chairman became embroiled in controversy over his responsibility for the association’s ticketing policy during the 1994 World Cup

The 82-year-old father of former FAI CEO John Delaney played a key role in the administration of Irish football during the Jack Charlton years

FAI will report incident to Uefa and Fifa after Kuwaiti player allegedly directed remark at Irish substitute

Clubs nationwide are crying out for long overdue investment in the domestic game and Connacht’s top two clubs are eager to be part of the required transformation

Football body hit by controversy over its finances and governance during the tenure of former chief executive John Delaney

Association asked to improve chronically outdated facilities across Ireland

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

They meet with Government this week seeking €517 million to help transform the face of soccer in Ireland

Stadium operator’s accounts show a 63% rise in operating profit last year, with IRFU and FAI contributing €7m in revenue

Delaney argued before High Court that Corporate Enforcement Agency not entitled to use documents relating to him seized from FAI on grounds they were covered by legal professional privilege

Colin O’Brien’s side stunned hosts Hungary with a 4-2 win on Tuesday night to qualify for last eight

Nuremore Hotel, which won awards for its food during the 1990s, was serving wine from the local Aldi in its restaurant before it closed last year

The Football Association of Ireland’s accusation of unfairness is a reminder that funding should not be taken for granted, writes Brian O’Connor

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Tip for the Government: backing soccer with a bigger betting levy need not mean waging war on racing

Managers frustrated by injuries picked up by players on artificial surfaces at the Brandywell and Oriel Park

League of Ireland clubs do not have resources to adequately develop underage players, claims former player and manager

Aviva Stadium chosen while Croke Park misses out as only two of the five host nations will qualify for the tournament automatically

Ex-Republic of Ireland international and commercial litigator says manner of Roy Barrett’s appointment fell well short of transparent recruitment norms

Referee attends hospital after abandoned match between Dundalk and Ballyjamesduff teams

FAI chairman Roy Barrett talks about his hopes for an honest organisation, his amateur football days and getting a fair share from gambling

They wrap themselves in the tricolour, call themselves patriots and foment bigotry in the name of a national cause

‘They’re ignorant, they’re uneducated, but they have to hide behind these fake accounts’

Association is working with Gardaí and families of the players to ensure matter is dealt with

‘I can’t wait for it to begin and to get to work with the squad’

The Republic of Ireland women’s manager believes being a stickler for details will get the best out of her players

Plans to go to July annual council meeting for consideration and approval