“It’s one for the history books.” Ireland had a disappointing season this year, failing to qualify for the Euros and struggling in front of goal, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some positives to take from it. A lot of young players have been bled into this fresh faced Irish squad and after a 4-1 […]

5 years ago

Funding for GAA coaching in Northern Ireland schools is to run out within weeks due to the current political impasse at Stormont. The ongoing political deadlock in Northern Ireland is threatening 25 GAA coaching jobs as well as 19 Irish FA jobs that are spread around 450 schools in Ulster. Despite having been twice saved already […]

8 years ago

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has moved to clarify comments he made last week where he accused the FAI of only targeting catholic players in Northern Ireland. O’Neill was roundly criticised for his remarks where he said that he can list 10 players who have swapped allegiances and have never represented the Republic at senior […]

8 years ago

The FAI have declined to comment on Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill’s remarks that the Republic of Ireland only ever approach ‘Catholic players’ in the north. O’Neill’s comments stem from an interview he gave to The Irish Daily Mail earlier this week in which he accused the FAI of luring catholic players in the north […]

8 years ago

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has reportedly signed a four-year extension with the IFA that will contract him to Northern Ireland until 2024, according to multiple reports. Michael O’Neill signs contract until 2024 with @NorthernIreland. Exclusive interview coming up on @SkySportsNews shortly #gawa — Paul Gilmour (@skysportspaulg) February 9, 2018 O’Neill guided Northern Ireland to […]

8 years ago