Matt Cooper: It’s the wrong time for Sinn Féin to push the EU on support for a united Ireland The party seems tone deaf to how such a request from a wealthy member state comes across to other nations reeling from the Ukraine conflict
FAI got €750k from state to promote Euro 2020 hosting rights that were cancelled Association used the money to pay for an exhibition on the history of the Euros, which was launched by John Delaney in 2018
Host nation: Does Ireland stand to gain from joining the bid for Euros 2028? England believes it will improve its chances of hosting the 2028 European Championships by launching a joint bid with its surrounding nations, but questions remain about if it makes financial sense for Ireland
Matt Cooper: Delaney-era guff will not help FAI win trust, or a men’s team sponsorThough it puts forward some grand and worthy plans, the association’s new strategy document is vague about where the money will come from
Comment: The greatest time to be an Ireland football fan is nowIt’s incredible there is still a debate around whether Stephen Kenny should get a new contract
James McDermott: The show is over for the old-style tout but the saga of over-priced tickets goes on There’s a simple way to end the outrageous exploitation of gig-goers: put our wallets back in our pockets
After the goal rush: What now for Irish football?Investigating the failure of the Irish football team on the international stage starts at the fault lines of Ireland’s sporting structures. But how did things get so bleak? And how can we achieve redemption?
Comment: Stephen Kenny is not the problem with Irish footballMyriad factors have caused Ireland’s decline and it will take some years of good decisions to lead us to a better place
Comment: How the FAI could have avoided the lasting damage of VideogateIn any potential crisis, speed, sincerity, and ownership of the facts are all key, yet another important element is ensuring the tone of the response is proportionate
FAI asks government for part of gambling tax to help clear €70m debtFootball body says that because of large proportion of bets made on football, sport should benefit from the tax
Aviva Stadium firm sells €1.3m house to offset pandemic lossesNo 2 Lansdowne Terrace, a redbrick on the doorstep of the famed football grounds, will be reconverted from offices back into a family home
Wanted: a sporting chance for athletes and fans alikeAs they push for a return to normality, sporting organisations across the country face an uncertain 12 months