http://www.FAI.ie Official RSS Newsfeed for FAI.ie en-en http://www.fai.ie/images/fai_podcast.png http://www.FAI.ie Official RSS Newsfeed for FAI.ie The three eircom League teams involved in European competition head into their upcoming second leg ties very much in the hunt to claim slots in the second round. Cork City and Drogheda United staged tremendous comebacks in their home legs this week while St. Patrick's Athletic scored a precious victory away from home in Latvia on Thursday. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:09:47 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/339122049/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3342 Republic of Ireland Women's under 17 manager, Noel King (pictured left), has announced a 21 strong squad ahead of the women's under 17 friendly against Northern Ireland which takes place on Sunday, July 20th at Milebush Park in Castlebar. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:08:02 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/338838293/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3341 Cork City faced an early elimination from the UEFA Cup when some suspect defending resulted in Haka of Finland streaking into a 2-0 lead. But Cork's spirited recovery helped them regain equality and keep their now slender hopes alive. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:19:51 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/338405145/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3340 Olimps (Latvia) 0-1 St. Patrick's Athletic. A goal from Ryan Guy gave St. Patrick's Athletic a crucial away win in their UEFA Cup clash against Olimps of Latvia. Guy struck after 76 minutes to give victory to St. Pat's, who now have the cushion of a 1-0 win, as well as an away goal, when Olimps visit Richmond Park next week. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:37:17 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/338283646/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3339 Bohemians legend Kevin Hunt has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect, citing family reasons for the decision. The Bohs skipper, widely regarded as the greatest Bohemian player of modern times, made the announcement at a lunchtime press conference today. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:20:00 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/338187069/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3338 Cork City head into European competition for the fifth consecutive season tonight when they face Haka of Finland in the UEFA Cup. Cork have been unbeaten in ten matches but Haka are also enjoying a good run of form after three wins on the trot. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:49:59 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/337876527/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3337 Drogheda United 2-1 Levadia Tallinn (Estonia). Drogheda United will carry the advantage into next Wednesday's UEFA Champions League first round, return leg tie in Estonia. Ollie Cahill and Fahrudin Kudozovic netted the goals for Drogs in tonight's first leg at Dalymount Park. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:52:28 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/337376015/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3336 Drogheda United's captain Declan O'Brien has endured a catalogue of injury problems but is fit for tonight's UEFA Champions League tie against FC Levadia Tallinn of Estonia in Dalymount Park (7.45pm). It will be Drogheda's first-ever appearance in the prestigious competition. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:35:18 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/337081435/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3335 Levadia Tallinn skipper Marek Lemsalu reckons his side have a tough task to overcome when they face Drogheda United in the UEFA Champion's League First Qualifying Round, first leg tonight at Dalymount Park (7.45pm). Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:41:08 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/336547682/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3334 Paul Doolin, manager of Drogheda United, has urged his team not to pass up a great opportunity to progress from the first round of the UEFA Champions League. The Drogs face Levadia Tallinn from Estonia on Wednesday night in the first leg at Dalymount Park (7.45) for their first-ever outing in the competition. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:46:05 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/336199206/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3332 As part of the roll out of the FAI Third Level Colleges and Universities Football Strategic Development Plan, the FAI in conjunction with seven third level institutions, will employ 'third level football facilitators' for the first time this September. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:47:47 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/336199207/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3333 The draw for the semi-finals of the FAI eircom League of Ireland Cup was made on the Monday Night Soccer programme on RTE2 by Eoin Hand and Damien Richardson (on left). Cork City will host Wexford Youths on Monday, August 25 while Galway United are due to face holders Derry City the following evening, Tuesday August 26 (7.45pm). Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:24:17 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/335360909/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3331 The draw for the semi-finals of the eircom League of Ireland Cup will take place tonight. Holders Derry City will be joined by Cork City, Galway United and Wexford Youths in the draw which will be broadcast live on RTE TWO's Monday Night Soccer (MNS) between 8pm and 9pm. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:51:29 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/335040703/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3330 Wim Koevermans will assume his post as International Performance Director for the FAI on September 1st. The 48-year old former Dutch International hopes that his experience and expertise can aid the Irish International teams, both male and female, to consistently reach a higher level. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:17:20 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/334351994/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3329 Bohemians 2-1 FK Riga. Latvian side FK Riga knocked Bohemians out of the UEFA Intertoto Cup competition tonight at Dalymount Park, despite losing 2-1. Their 1-0 success over the Gypsies in the first leg last Saturday in Liepaja proved the difference. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:04:28 GMT http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fai/~3/333786509/index.php http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3327