Bookings for this year’s FAI Football Camps are officially 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 🙌☘️
✍️ Book your child onto a camp now!
📅 July 1 - August 19
⚽️ From €75
Info on how to sign-up your child and how to sign-up as a coach 👉
Yesterday's Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final was Europe's ninth best attended Cup Final this year.
The 43,881 attendance was a higher crowd than the Finals in Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal and Denmark in 2023.
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The FAI wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the Swedish fans, players and officials following tonight’s horrific incidents in Brussels.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.
The FAI are proud to launch two new identities for both the FAI and the Ireland National Teams.
Iconically Irish, honouring the past but ready for a bright future.
The Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final is now officially SOLD OUT.
What a day ahead we have with Bohemians taking on St. Patrick's Athletic at a packed Aviva Stadium 🏆
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Sunday | Manages Ireland to a 3-0 win over Luxembourg
Tuesday | Watches his two sons, Eoin & Fionn Kenny play for
@maristdundalk
in a 1-0 win over the De La Salle in the North West Leinster League
A great few days for
@FAIreland
manager Stephen Kenny |
#SupportGrassroots
The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cork-born legend Charlie Hurley
Capped 40 times by his country, Charlie will always be remembered as "The King"
We are proud he played for Ireland and offer our sympathies to his family and friends
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a…
Over 40,000 tickets are now gone for the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final this Sunday 🤯
We're on course to break the record which has stood since 1945 of 41,238!
Make sure to be there Sunday to be a part of history.
#FAICup
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@bfcdublin
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Ireland & UK submits final bid to host historic UEFA EURO 2028
Five-association partnership with 10 stadia proposed as national team captains express support for bid
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Aviva Stadium set to host
@ManUtd
in a pre-season friendly against Athletic Bilbao
Pre-season fixture to take place on Sunday, August 6 with tickets available this week ⤵️
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The FAI is saddened to learn the death of former Ireland international Gerry Ryan tonight
Ryan, who made 18 caps for Ireland, also played for Bohemians, Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County in a distinguished career
May he rest in peace
The FAI joins the footballing world in paying tribute to the legendary Bobby Charlton who, of course, counted Waterford United amongst his former clubs in his illustrious career.
Our vision is to create infrastructure and facilities that enable Ireland’s No 1 sport to deliver a transformational impact for Irish football and Irish society.
Our 3 key areas:
⚽ Grassroots
🏆 League of Ireland
🇮🇪 International
👉
The Board of the FAI has confirmed the departure of CEO Jonathan Hill.
An interim CEO will be announced in due course, followed by a structured search for a full-time successor.
Confirmed ✅
Bohemians have been designated the home team for the 2023 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final and St Patrick's Athletic away.
Kit colours will be decided in due course while Bohs have been allocated the South Stand and St Pat's the North Stand.
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The TV viewership for the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final hit a peak of 212,000 yesterday with a 20% share of the TV audience.
An average of 151,000 tuned in for a historic day at the Aviva Stadium live on RTÉ2.
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The FAI is saddened to learn of the death of former FAI Junior & Intermediate Cup winning manager John Young. As manager of Liffey Wanderers, John led the club to successes in both competitions in 2015 & 2017.
May he rest in peace.
The Football Association of Ireland is deeply saddened by the loss of former Ireland Amputee International David Saunders who has passed away
Our thoughts are with David's family and friends at this difficult time
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis
Introducing the Football Pathways Plan ⚽️
A whole game plan to maximise our potential 💫
Over 11,000 hours of consultation so far with the Irish football community, the plan sets out a clear roadmap for the next 12 years and beyond 🇮🇪
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WOW! What a goal 🤩
Brian McCrann's goal for Boyle Celtic against Ballinasloe Town last weekend, potential
@FIFAcom
Puskas Award nominee!? 👀👀
Past three players & BANG 🚀
#WeAreOne
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The countdown is on 🤩
1⃣0⃣0⃣ days to go until Dublin hosts the
@EuropaLeague
final 💚
Great to have one of the biggest sporting events in Europe come to Ireland 🇮🇪
🏆 | UEFA Europa League Final
📅 | Wednesday, May 22
This is the new home of the FAI, the governing body of football in Ireland.
For Irish National Teams content please visit
@IrelandFootball
, for League of Ireland content visit
@LeagueofIreland
or
@LOIWomen
The FAI and the League of Ireland are deeply saddened by the passing of Maree Oranmore FC stalwart and LOI match delegate Martin Horgan who was also heavily involved in schools football too.
Our thoughts are with Martin’s family and friends and all at the club.
This could sell-out 🤯
Get the last remaining tickets for a special Sunday now before it’s too late.
Bohs v St. Pat’s in the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium.
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The FAI extends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of
@DefenceIrish
and
@crumlinunited
player Glenn Fullam following his recent passing after a short illness.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis
Everyone at Crumlin United wish to pay their condolences to Kirsty, her son and John and all Fulham family and brother to current player Lee on the sudden passing of Glenn.Glenn you will be Sadly missed by everyone at the club your smile and positivity was like a shinning light.
Ireland has its first international Down Syndrome Futsal team 🇮🇪
They’ll prepare for the SUDS European Championships in September 🏆
More here 👉
#COYBIG
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#WeAreOne
The 2023 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final ✊
Reminder that tickets for Bohs and St Pat's fans will be available on Tuesday at 12pm noon!
Neutral tickets are available now at
The draw to designate official home and away teams will be tomorrow.
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Congratulations to the Irish Women's Deaf team who have secured a World Cup spot 🏆
A fantastic 5-2 win seals a spot in the 5/6th play-off and a World Cup spot which is in Brazil next year 👏
An amazing achievement from the players and staff 🇮🇪
Over 20,000 tickets are now gone already for the 2023 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final ✊
Don't miss your chance to be a part of history at this year's Final at the Aviva Stadium 🏆
Secure yours now 👉
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The FAI is saddened to learn of the death of our former men’s senior team Liaison Officer Eddie Corcoran who served our international managers and players with great dedication over so many years.
May he rest in peace.
The new Ireland National Teams crest. Simple, iconic and meaningful.
Something that is instantly recognisable as Irish, and that is connected back to legendary moments in Irish football.
RESULT | Ireland 🇮🇪 2-1 Germany 🇩🇪
2⃣ wins from 2⃣ Group C games for Ireland with a thrilling victory in Krakow today 🙌
It will be a battle for top spot against Russia who also have maximum points after two games.
Kick-off at 1.30pm tomorrow ☘️
#COYBIG
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The Football Association of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the death on Sunday evening of former President and Honorary Life Vice-President Pat Quigley.
President of the Association from 1996 to 2001, Pat Quigley was the doyen of football in the West of Ireland. He was…
Newmarket Celtic crowned FAI Junior Cup Champions for the first time in their history 🏆
RESULT |
@stmichaelsTipp
1-1
@NewmarketCeltic
(4-5 pens)
Jack Kelly's penalty seals the win after a dramatic final, congratulations to Newmarket!
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Ursula Scully and Laura Finnegan O’Halloran have been elected to the Board of the FAI.
The appointments bring the Board up to 14 Directors and exceeds the Government gender balance requirements with 43 per cent female representation on the Board.
The full lower bowl of the Aviva Stadium is now totally sold out for this year's Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final between
@bfcdublin
and
@stpatsfc
👏
Grab your ticket now to secure your seat with only the upper tiers remaining.
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The Football Association of Ireland offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mayfield United player, coach, committee member and sponsor Jamie Wool following his tragic passing on St. Stephen’s Day. May he rest in peace.
@Mayfield_Utd
@MunsterSenLgue
@MunsterFA
Everyone at the FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Donegal football stalwart Terry Leyden, a man who served the game in the North West so well and so dilligently all his life and across so many levels. To his loving family and many friends, we offer our sincerest…
The FAI was delighted to welcome Keith Treacy and his family to the recent Switzerland game when President Paul Cooke presented Keith with his Ireland caps - and Aldo popped along to say well done
The FAI and Sports Direct are delighted to announce a new three-year partnership to become the principal partner to both the Men’s and Women’s FAI Cups.
Full details 👉
Win a piece of history ⚽️
We have three of the match balls from the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final to give away!
Just tell us your favourite moment of Sunday below in the comments and we'll pick the winners.
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'𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘' 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 🙌
The FAI, GAA & IRFU are working together to remind everyone within their games about the values of ‘Respect’ on and off the field 👍
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Who's ready to go again?
Be a part of history as we head for the biggest crowd ever in the 2023 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final ✊
📲
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Fantastic to launch a World Cup Activity Book to get children reading & learning all about Ireland WNT ☘️
Available now for FREE from your local library!
#COYGIG
📖 + ⚽️
We're well on our way ✊
More than 35,000 tickets are now gone for the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final.
Secure yours now before it's too late ahead of a huge clash between
@bfcdublin
and
@stpatsfc
🏆
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The record Cup Final attendance coincided with the end of the Second World War in 1945.
Let this be the year we break the crowd that day of 41,238 👏
Get your ticket now for the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final 👉
#FAICup
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100 years ago Alton United became the only Belfast team to win the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup.
The Cup never made it to Belfast due to ongoing events in the area at the time but today it finally made it home to Carrick Hill and the families of the players 🏆
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The youngest ever Cup Finalist 👏
16-year-old Mason Melia made a big impact coming on for the Saints in yesterday's Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final.
#LOI
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Celtic set to take on Wolves in a pre-season friendly at the
@AVIVAStadium
Exclusive pre-sale for Fan Republic subscribers set for 9am this morning 👍
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It's Day 1 on
#FAIHomeskills
Keith and Pearl help you master the art of dribbling!
Let us know how you get on and we will repost some of the best videos...
Congratulations to Fiana Bradley, who is the second winner of an FAI Goody Bag...
Fiana plays with LB Rovers in Kerry and her passing skills are brilliant. Some fancy skills to show off at the very end too!
#FAIHomeskills
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#COYBIG
RESULT | Ireland🇮🇪 8-0 Belgium🇧🇪
A fantastic start for Chris McElligott's Boys in Green with a comprehensive victory over Belgium.
Next up is Germany at noon tomorrow ☘️
#WeAreOne
Presenting the 2023 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Semi-Final Draw!
A massive weekend ahead for the four Clubs one step away from the Aviva Stadium 🏆
#FAICup
Demand has been phenomenal already for this year's Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final with over 25,000 tickets gone!
Get yours now for a historic Final at the Aviva Stadium between Bohs and St Pat's before it's too late ✊
📲
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Crowds have risen dramatically at St Pat's since the last Cup Final in 2021 with Bohs!
We've spoken to Niall Cully and Karl Stafford, who are part of the Saints' wider team working to grow the Club every day.
📺
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Volunteer portal set to open for UEFA Europa League Final tomorrow 🤩
Opportunities across a range of areas set to open for the final on Wednesday, May 22 to make the event an occasion to remember ⤵️
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FAI delighted to renew with
@CadburyIreland
for three more years to support our WNT.
Cadbury's encourage engagement, participation and visibility in the women’s game from Grassroots to international level 🙌
#SupporterAndAHalf
"A really exciting day for Irish football as we share the new vision and plan, the Football Pathways Plan..."
FAI Director of Football Marc Canham on the Football Pathways Plan, what it means for Irish football & the way forward 👍
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Dare to Dream this weekend in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Semi-Finals.
One step away from the Aviva Stadium and a date with destiny 🏆
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Ladies and gentlemen, it's match week.
Tickets for the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final with Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic are becoming very limited.
Secure yours now for Sunday's showdown at the Aviva Stadium.
#FAICup
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#BOHPAT
Who’s ready to be a part of history ✊🏼
Over 30,000 tickets are already gone for this year’s Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Final in November 12
Get yours now before it’s too late 🎟️
📲
#FAICup
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Fantastic to have almost 30 female coaches at the President's Cup game in Tallaght Stadium.
They are in the final stages of completing their female-only UEFA B & C Licence courses 🙌