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HARVEY Robert

Referee

HENNESSY Robert

MCLAUGHLIN Paul

OSULLIVAN Kevin

BROUGHTON Dermot

Assistant Referee

CAMPBELL Christopher

CLARKE Robert

DYNAN Emmet

HARTE Eoin

KEEGAN Darragh

LYNCH Allen

McDONNELL Wayne

PATCHELL Alan

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Paul COOKE

John FINNEGAN

David COURELL

Eddie MURRAY

Peter SHERRARD

Shane ROBINSON

Heimir HALLGRIMSSON

Carla WARD

Gerard PERRY

Eddie FOLEY

Derek O NEILL

Organisation

FIFA Member Associations in focus (September 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA member associations have done in recent weeks to promote, strengthen, and make football truly global.

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Malta

Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Europe and Central Asia

FIFA has officially launched the invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ in selected territories in Europe and Central Asia.

Spain v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA Member Associations in focus (December 2024)

FIFA support to its 211 member associations during December 2024 in review.

FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma

FIFA Member Associations in focus (October 2024)

A review of some of the notable work that has been carried out during October 2024 which promote, strengthen and make football truly global, including FIFA Forward projects and much more. 

FIFA Football 4 Schools - Jeddah

FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ media rights tender officially launched in Republic of Ireland

FIFA has officially launched the invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in the Republic of Ireland. 

Spidercam TV Camera

FIFA Member Associations in focus (July 2024)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA's member associations have been doing in recent weeks to promote, strengthen and make football truly global.

Football for Schools in Kenya | Photo: Football Kenya Federation

FIFA President and Irish counterpart discuss Ireland's football future

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Ireland (FAI) President Paul Cooke have discussed plans to keep football in the country on its promising upward trajectory.

FIFA Meeting with The Football Association of Ireland

Hehir: “I'm inspired to be the best coach possible”

Former Irish women's international Irene Hehir is currently pursuing the UEFA A Licence while also being one of the 41 participants on FIFA’s Coach Education Scholarship Programme.

Irene Hehir - Participant of the Coach Education Scholarshi

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ squad lists officially confirmed

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ just nine days from kick-off, the full squads for all 32 teams at the tournament have now been confirmed. 

A general view is seen of the New Zealand dressing room 

FIFA Announces Sky Media as Official and Exclusive Ad Sales Representatives for FIFA+ in Europe, UK, and Ireland

FIFA has announced that Sky Media, the advertising sales house of Sky, has been appointed as the official and exclusive ad sales representatives for the FIFA+ platforms across Europe, the UK, and Ireland. 

FIFA+

Football to highlight social causes at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

FIFA, in partnership with several United Nations agencies, will use the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ to highlight a range of social causes, selected following extensive consultation with stakeholders including players. 

Football Unites the World – FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

FIFA Secretary General asks: What does #BeyondGreatness mean to you?

On International Women’s Day (IWD), FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura reached out to a female representative of each of these eight nations to ask: what does Beyond Greatness mean to you?

FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura Australia Host City Tour Ahead of the FIFA Womens World Cup 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour is ‘Going Beyond’ to inspire global excitement

The biggest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour will embark on a game-changing global journey this month, stoking excitement across the planet ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour 

Five unforgettable European play-offs

In the run up to the UEFA semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ play-offs, we look back on five of the most memorable fixtures in the history of European play-offs. 

Switzerland v France - FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 - Group E

Records and big wins to end the year 

The last qualifying matches of the year for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia/New Zealand 2023™ had it all. More than 200 goals were scored, numerous new records were set and important victories were celebrated.

Ellen White of England celebrates after scoring their side's third goal and becoming the England Women All Time Top Goal Scorer

Member Association news

These are some of the latest news articles, images and videos related to the association.

Updates - The Football Association of Ireland

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