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The governing body of @IrelandFootball, @FAIWomen, @LeagueOfIreland and @LOIWomen
Joined April 2020
Bookings now LIVE for @miwadi_ireland FAI Football Camps 🙌⚽️. Secure your child’s place at one of our camps across the country! ✍️. Camps include girls only, goalkeeping and Football For All camps 💚. It all starts June 30 📅. Full details 👉
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20 Teams.Two Divisions .One National League. It's time to change the game 👌
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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.
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Huge congratulations 👏.
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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.
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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
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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
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FAI condemns online abuse of Ireland underage players. Full statement ➡️
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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 | @bfcdublin | @stpatsfc
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Two new identities, separate but connected by the unified passion for growing and developing football in Ireland.
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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
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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.
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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. 👉
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Introducing the FAI National League 😍. A direct connection between grassroots and professional football for the first time in Ireland, we're looking for 20 teams to join the new league 🙌
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Top class performances by our Ireland Teams at the Homeless World Cup 🙌. Women's Team.🇮🇪 10-0 🇸🇪.🇮🇪 1-0 🇨🇭. Men's Team.🇮🇪 6-1 🇰🇭.🇮🇪 4-3 🇺🇬
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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.
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That new logo 🤩. Clubs and entities are invited to express their interest in joining the new FAI National League now ⤵️. Visit:
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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.
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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
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The General Assembly of the FAI has endorsed the introduction of the Aligned Football Calendar, one of the 11 priority actions under the Football Pathways Plan.
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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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FAI thanks Government Ministers following record funding announcement. ◾️ Over €45m awarded to football.◾️ Uplift of €25.1m on 2020 awards.◾️ LOI clubs receive €4m in initial pot.◾️ 77% increase on LOI 2020 grants. Positive day for Irish football 👌🇮🇪. ➡️
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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 | #Grassroots
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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
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The FAI is saddened to learn of the passing of former President and Honorary Life Vice-President Tony Fitzgerald. May he rest in peace.
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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
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Earlier today, #FAIHomeskills showed you the McGeady Spin!. Here is some inspiration to help you master the skill.
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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.
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The moment that @DroghedaUnited booked their spot in the 2024 Sports Direct Men's #FAICup final!. #DROWEX .
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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.
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The FAI sends its condolences to the family, friends & former team-mates of Amanda Parkes, who sadly passed away. The Cork native was a former Ireland international & member of Wilton United. She will be deeply missed.
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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. #FAICup
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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 🇮🇪
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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.
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Louth School Girls League and FAI offer support to family of Zara Murphy. Full statement below.
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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.
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Your Game. Your Facilities. Your Ask. Ireland will head to the polls on Friday, June 7 for both European and local elections. Football is the most participated sport in the country with over 225,000+ registered players and over 80,000+ registered officials. It is important that
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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
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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.
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The biggest crowd at a Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final with two non-Dublin Clubs was in 2018 when Dundalk met Cork City and 30,412 were in attendance. We've already gone above that 🤯. Be a part of it again this year when Drogheda United meet Derry City for the first time -
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The FAI are pleased to announce the appointment of David Courell as Interim CEO.
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The Draw for the 2024 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final has been confirmed as @DroghedaUnited have been confirmed as the designated home side and @derrycityfc as the away side. A reminder that tickets for the Final will be on sale from tomorrow at 12:00 (noon). #FAICup |
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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
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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. #FAICup | #BOHPAT
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Some draw that 🤯. The Road to the Aviva starts with some absolutely huge games. Tickets for the 2024 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final are on sale now!. #FAICup
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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
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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
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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 👉
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Referee Michelle O'Neill announces her retirement following an outstanding career 👏. The Wexford native officiated in. League of Ireland ✅.Olympic Games ✅.FIFA Women's World Cup Final ✅.UEFA Women's EUROs ✅.UEFA Men's Super Cup Final ✅.UEFA Women's Champions League Final
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Wow. Some massive ties in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup First Round 2023. Ties to be played on weekend ending July 23rd. #SportsDirect | #FAICup
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