| Irish homeless side defeat Hong Kong in World Cup tie |
| December 2nd, 2008 |
 Hong Kong 2-8 Ireland The Irish homeless team continued their impressive form at the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, Australia today as they defeated a spirited Hong Kong team, scoring an impressive eight goals.
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| Markov's tenure as coach of Bulgaria comes to an end |
| Plamen Markov is no longer in charge of Ireland’s World Cup qualification rivals, Bulgaria, following a decision made by the Bulgaria Football Association on Tuesday. Ireland are due to face the Bulgarians for the first time in the qualification group on March 28 in Croke Park. |
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| Sporting Fingal F.C. launches new Third-Level Scholarships |
 Sporting Fingal F.C is introducing a Third Level scholarship scheme for players attached to the club in collaboration with Dublin City University (DCU) and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB). The FAI’s Football Support Services manager, Eoin Hand, has given his backing to the initiative. |
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| Football family congratulates Irish boxing hero |
 FAI President, David Blood, has led tributes for Irish women’s football and boxing hero, Katie Taylor who produced a magnificent performance in the lightweight final at the Women's World Championships in Ningbo City to win the Women’s World Championship title. |
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| Republic of Ireland defeat USA at Homeless World Cup in Australia |
| Republic of Ireland 11-2 USA. Ross Crosbie scored four times for the Republic of Ireland in their convincing victory over the USA in their opening match of the Homeless World Cup in Australia. The Irish will play Hong Kong and Kenya in their group on Tuesday. |
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| New welfare officer appointed |
| The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin T.D., and the Chief Executive of the Football Association of Ireland, Mr. John Delaney, have announced the appointment of Mr. Terry Conroy as the new welfare officer for young Irish footballers in Britain. Funding for the post will be shared between the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Football Association of Ireland and follows growing concern at the plight of young players who don’t succeed in the professional ranks. |
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| Birmingham City manager excited about working with Keith Fahey |
 St. Patrick’s Athletic midfielder Keith Fahey is expected to complete his transfer to English Championship outfit Birmingham City in the coming days after the two clubs agreed a fee. Blues’ manager Alex McLeish believes Fahey has the ability to become a success in England, similar to former eircom league star Kevin Doyle. |
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| CUFL knock out stage draw results |
 The Umbro Colleges and Universities Football League (CUFL) knock out stage draw took place in FAI headquarters, Abbotstown today (Thursday 27th November). Present at the draw were FAI Technical Director, Packie Bonner, and CUFL Chairperson, Liam McGroarty. |
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| Brave Irish fall to late French goals |
 France 2-0 Republic of Ireland Irish U19 manager, Sean McCaffrey today hailed his players for a tough, spirited performance after his side were defeated by France with two late goals in the final game of the UEFA Championship, first qualifying phase. As both sides had already sealed their passage to the next round, the prize at stake was top spot in group 4 coupled with a 1st seed place in the elite qualifying phase draw which takes place next week. |
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| Gibson makes his UEFA Champions League debut in Spain |
 Republic of Ireland International midfielder Darron Gibson made his UEFA Champions League debut for Manchester United on Wednesday night in their scoreless draw away to Villarreal. The four-times capped 21-year old was introduced for the final ten minutes as a substitute at the El Madrigal Stadium. |
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| McCaffrey urges Irish U19 side to finish strongly against France |
 The Republic of Ireland U19 team conclude the first qualifying phase of the UEFA Championship against France tomorrow and even though both teams have already ensured their place in the next round, top spot of group 4 and a place in the next round as top seeds is up for grabs. Irish boss, McCaffrey has challenged his team to finish the qualifying phase on a high note against one of Europe’s strongest sides. |
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| eircom and Irish Soccer Writers Association shortlist for 2008 awards |
| The annual end of season selection of football’s “Personality of the Year” and “Goalkeeper of the Year” is currently the hot topic for the eircom/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland awards. The selectors today issued a short list of candidates still in the running for the two titles. |
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| Fenlon hails his double-winners |
 Bohemians claimed the domestic double on Sunday when they overcame Derry City in an extraordinary FAI Ford final Cup after a penalty shoot-out. Jubilant manager Pat Fenlon insists credit must go to his players for a magnificent feat. |
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