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17:25, 29 MAY 2026
Pressure builds on FAI over Israel games as EGM request is officially submitted
Republic of Ireland national football team
The FAI’s General Assembly has reached the 10 percent quota required to request an EGM, where members would discuss a boycott of the Israel games.
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‘It is awful what is happening, it is extremely sad’ - Seamus Coleman’s leadership shines like a beacon
Seamus Coleman
As Fifa flounders and the Irish government fumbles its way to a half-baked Occupied Territories Bill, the Ireland man’s leadership shines through.
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Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘Best answer’ to Israel question is to ‘win this game, win this war against them’
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland are in Nations League action from September against Austria, Kosovo and Israel.
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Nathan Collins says players ‘have to trust’ FAI and government over Israel games
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland captain was asked about the upcoming Nations League games amid growing calls for a boycott.
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Heimir Hallgrímsson admits he is ‘not popular in the FAI’ over a key request
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland manager is currently in Spain with a much-changed squad ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Grenada.
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James McClean weighs in on Ireland v Israel debate as he takes aim at FAI
James McClean
Ireland are scheduled to face Israel in September and October
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'I gave my life to the job' FAI director explains his role in Michael Noonan transfer complaint
FAI
The family of Shamrock Rovers striker Noonan lodged a complaint to the English FA regarding a transfer agreement
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League of Ireland stars lead calls for FAI to 'stop the game' against Israel
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland are scheduled to host Israel on October 4 in Dublin. Earlier this year, the FAI confirmed that the game would go ahead at the Aviva Stadium
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‘We can be stronger together’ - Former Palestine captain makes Ireland plea ahead of Nations League games against Israel
Republic of Ireland national football team
Imad Zatara was capped 28 times for Palestine between 2004 and 2015 and scored on his debut in a 2006 World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
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Concussion management 'too important' to be left with individual sports bodies
Olympic Council of Ireland
Experts have identified that a sizable proportion of retired athletes from 'certain sports' showing persistent disruption of cognitive abilities
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‘Ground-breaking’ gambling awareness programme that featured ex-Liverpool player who ran up over €1m in debts hailed
League of Ireland
More than 1,250 players, FAI staff and club and match officials have completed the course over a three-month period.
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Tributes paid to late 1994 World Cup hero on day he would have turned 59
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland midfielder Alan McLoughlin’s goal against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park sealed qualification for the 1994 World Cup.
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Charlie McConalogue highlighted a crucial issue this week, but Ireland manager Carla Ward’s response is equally important
League of Ireland
The Minister for Sport addressed League of Ireland academy funding in remarks to the Dail on Wednesday.
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‘Following further tests…’ FAI post huge Sammie Szmodics update
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland attacker left the Fortuna Arena unconscious in an ambulance after a sickening collision during the World Cup play-off.
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Ireland fans call for investigation over 'disgraceful' behaviour during penalties v Czechia
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland fans are absolutely furious
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Ireland fans given warning as thousands land in Prague without tickets for World Cup play-off
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will be cheered on by just 1,000 lucky fans who managed to get their hands on a ticket.
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Away tickets for Prague game on sale for 19 times the cost of cheapest World Cup final ticket
Republic of Ireland national football team
Travelling Ireland fans without a ticket for the Czechia play-off might struggle to find an affordable ticket for the away end at the Fortuna Arena.
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The 95-word statement from Drogheda United owners that confirm Joanna Byrne departure
League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD, life-long fan and decades-long volunteer Joanna Byrne has been ‘removed’ from her role as a director of the League of Ireland club.
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Heimir Hallgrímsson’s ‘pay raise’ quip as he delivers shock contract announcement
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland manager has been in charge since the summer of 2024 and has guided the country to within two games of a place at the World Cup.
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What time is Heimir Hallgrímsson’s Ireland squad announcement and where can I watch it
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland’s bid to qualify for the World Cup rests on the outcome of the upcoming play-offs against Czechia, and potentially Denmark or North Macedonia.
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Ireland friendly confirmed for May as part of Spanish training camp described as ‘crucial part of long-term vision’
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson expressed his delight at the addition of another fixture in what could be the lead-up to a World Cup appearance.
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UPDATED: Drogheda United co-chair vows she will NOT resign after 'written instruction' from US-based owners
Republic of Ireland national football team
Joanna Byrne, who is also a Sinn Féin TD, said last month that there were attempts to remove her from her role.
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Matt Doherty’s story is a reminder of what Irish football is losing with axing of FAI/ETB courses
League of Ireland
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s inclusion of Shamrock Rovers’ Adam Brennan in his provisional Ireland squad should be another good news story for the course.
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FAI update on Israel games amid Iran war and bombings in Lebanon
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s Ireland will face Israel later this year in the UEFA Nations League
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