Jonathan Hill to depart his position as CEO of the FAI

The Board of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is today announcing the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jonathan Hill. Jonathan joined the FAI as CEO in November 2020 and has been at the helm of the association for the past three and a half years. Tony Keohane, independent Chair of the Board of the FAI commented: “Jonathan joined …

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The FAI And Vera Pauw: The Ultimate He Said She Said

The ‘he said, she said’ between the The FAI and Vera Pauw has sparked into life, with the FAI’s Chief Executive Jonathan Hill and Director of Football Marc Canham addressing why the Dutch woman wasn’t offered a new contract. Speaking at their press conference yesterday, Hill and Canham outlined the findings of their internal review conducted after the World Cup, …

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TG4 and FAI announce deal to show 12 WNL games live

TG4 and FAI have announced a broadcast deal for the 2023 season of the newly renamed SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division (previously the Women’s National League). TG4’s coverage of the Women’s Premier Division began in 2021 and continued last year with 10 games being streamed. The 2023 season will see a further increase in coverage with 12 live games to …

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Eileen Gleeson is New Head of Women and Girls’ Football

The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Eileen Gleeson as Head of Women and Girls’ Football to lead the continued development and growth of football for all women and girls in Ireland. A UEFA Pro Licence holder with experience coaching at domestic and international levels, Eileen recently left her role as manage of Glasgow City having previously spent two years …

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FAI Creates New Role for Head of Women and Girls’ Football

The Football Association of Ireland will continue its development of women and girls’ football with the recruitment of a Head of Women and Girls’ Football.  With more girls playing football in the Republic of Ireland than ever before, a pathway in place from Grassroots to the Women’s National League and the historic qualification of Ireland Women’s National Team to the …

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