FAI welcomes landmark partnership extension with Aviva Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI), alongside our stadium partners at the IRFU, welcomes the announcement that Aviva Ireland has extended its comprehensive partnership with Irish football. The renewed agreement includes the naming rights...
2025 FAI AGM Statement
The Annual General Meeting of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) ratified the re-election of Paul Cooke as President, the election of Dave Moran as Vice President and the re-election of Tony Keohane as...
FAI launches landmark ‘Football to Schools’ initiative
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has officially launched its impactful Footballs to Schools initiative — a nationwide project delivering footballs to every primary school in the Republic of Ireland, as a part of...
Irish solidarity-through-sport movement wins major global award in Copenhagen
Sanctuary Runners, founded in Cork in 2018, won the top award at the world’s leading international sport and social impact awards ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark last week.
The organisation, conceived by former journalist Graham Clifford,...
Hallgrímsson names 25-man squad as O’Toole receives first call-up
Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 25-man squad for the crucial FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary, with New York City FC defender Kevin O’Toole receiving his...
Ireland WNT drawn into Group A2 for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
The Ireland Women’s National Team will compete in Group A2 as part of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers as they set about reaching the tournament for a second time.
Ireland will take on...
FAI submits expression of interest to host 2029 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has formally submitted an initial expression of interest to UEFA regarding the potential to host the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final in 2029.
This early-stage step is part of...
Coad era begins as Amateurs face FAI ETB XI test
A new era for the Republic of Ireland Amateur International team begins tomorrow night as they face an FAI ETB XI selection in a crucial fixture at Home Farm FC, Whitehall.
The match marks the...
Doneraile top jockey onto a winner
Doneraile’s Darragh O’Keeffe has put in some serious performances at Punchestown, securing two winners with Henry de Bromhead on Wednesday, October 15.
The young jockey landed the Grade 3 BetVictor Chase with the Robcour-owned Heart...
1xBet becomes sponsor of The Curragh Races 2025 Season: Partnership honouring tradition
The global betting company 1xBet is an established brand with 18 years of experience in the iGaming industry. The brand sets trends on an international level and supports local sports. Its reputation is confirmed...












