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CAHILL HANGS UP HIS BOOTS
One of the League of Ireland's most decorated footballers has finally decided to call it day. Ollie Cahill, who played for Bohemians last season, has, like many players in the league, been
STUART'S INQUIRY
The Curious Case of Luis Suarez . . . . . . . It seems as though Liverpool and Luis Suarez have finally closed the door on an unsavoury episode in their history and that of the English FA.
PFAI TRANSFER LIST
The following players have contacted the PFAI with regard to their name appearing on the transfer list. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... .. ...
ZAYED NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eamon Zayed was named as the Tissot PFAI Player of the Year for season 2011 at a packed awards ceremony on Saturday night held in the Burlington Hotel. The winners were chosen by their f
PFAI & TISSOT ANNOUNCE NOMINEES
The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland (PFAI) and Tissot announced the nominees for the 2011 PFAI Player of the Year Awards at a press briefing in the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co
STUART'S INQUIRY
IT'S NOT BLACK AND WHITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Just how did we get here? Last time I looked, we were well ensconced in a 21st century where all creeds and colours mixed
STUART'S INQUIRY
FAIR WEATHER FANS CAN KEEP THE SUN SHINING . . . . . . . . . . . . White Hart Lane was buzzing. The green and white juggernaut had arrived in North London and the Spurs fans were getting
STUART'S INQUIRY
WHY THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND IS PUNCHING ABOVE ITS WEIGHT The dog days of summer. It all went quiet. The Premier League was on a break, no major international championships and even the Copa
O'CONNOR CANCELS CONTRACT WITH LIMERICK FC
The PFAI would like to confirm that Sean O'Connor has mutually cancelled his contract with Limerick Football Club. Sean would like to wish the club, players and fans the best of luck for th
CONOR MURPHY IN U19 SQUAD
Conor Murphy of Bray Wanderers has been named in the Ireland Under-19 squad for the upcoming UEFA Championship finals in Romania. The finals take place in Bucharest from 20 July to 1 August
STUART'S INQUIRY
COULD ROBBIE KEANE BE IRELAND'S GREATEST FOOTBALLER? Go on, try it out. Do a sample survey of your mates. Ask them to nominate the best player ever to play for Ireland. You'll get a sele
FIFPRO ON-LINE ACADEMY
Many professional footballers would like to combine their active football career with education. But where can you find an educational programme which will fit
STUART'S INQUIRY
NO BET SHOULD BE NON-RUNNER As another Cheltenham week leaves its bruises on some unwitting punters but made others whoop for joy, the enigmatic world of betting once more comes into focus.
STUART'S INQUIRY
WHEN WILL A GAY IRISH FOOTBALLER COME OUT? In the last few weeks, it seems like coming out is the new staying in. First, English cricketer Steven Davies announced he was gay. Then, Irelan
PFAI GUIDE - OUT ON FRIDAY!
The PFAI Official Guide to the Airtricity League Season 2011 is out on Friday 11 March 2011, free with your purchase of the Irish Daily Mirror newspaper.
STUART'S INQUIRY
PFAI Solicitor Stuart Gilhooly, following his much-read and controversial recent article on the Bohs fiasco, has agreed to pen a regular column for our website. The blog will appear under t
ROVERS START WITH A WIN
Shamrock Rovers started the defence of their league title with a 3-1 home win over Dundalk. Dundalk were reduced to 10 men after only 23 minutes when goalkeeper Peter Cherrie brought down G
STUART'S INQUIRY
WHO IS WINDING UP WHO? By Stuart Gilhooly It was early November and the most exciting title race in recent memory had just reached its heart-stopping climax when myself, Stephen McGuinness
BOHS PAY OUTSTANDING MONIES
The PFAI would like to confirm that monies owed to former players of Bohemian FC have been paid today, Tuesday 22 February 2011, the last day of the League of Ireland transfer window. We wo
HARRIS CANCELS CONTRACT WITH DROGHEDA
The PFAI would like to confirm that Jamie Harris has cancelled his employment contract with Drogheda United FC with immediate effect. Jamie would
PFAI STATEMENT
The PFAI confirm that Sporting Fingal Football Club have cancelled the contracts of it's entire playing staff. The players are now seeking employment elsewhere. The PFAI is massively disapp
SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR FIFPRO TOURNAMENT
PFAI IRELAND SQUAD FOR FIFPRO WINTER TOURNAMENT 2011 Liam Kelly has named an 18-man squad for the FIFPro Winter Tournament 2011 in Oslo, Norway on Friday 14 January 2011. "We have been tr
PFAI TO PLAY PRACTICE GAME
The PFAI Ireland squad, who are training ahead of the FIFPro International Tournament in Oslo, Norway on Friday 14 January 2011, will play a practice game on Saturday 8 January 2011 at Glebe
SHELBOURNE WIN LEGENDS TOURNAMENT
Shelbourne beat St Patrick's Athletic 3-0 in the final of the inaugural Legends 5-a-side tournament held at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Saturday 18 December 2010. Goals fro
KELLY TO MANAGE PFAI SQUAD IN NORWAY
The PFAI announced Liam Kelly as the manager of the PFAI Ireland squad which will take part in the FIFPro Scandinavian Tournament in Oslo, Norway on Friday 14 January 2011.
TRANSFER LIST RELEASED
The PFAI has today released its transfer list of players who are out of contract at the end of season 2010. The list comprises of over 130 players who have indicated to the PFAI that they a
RYAN WINS PFAI PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Richie Ryan of Sligo Rovers was named the PFAI Player of the Year 2010 at a packed awards ceremony held at the Burlington Hotel on Saturday 6 November 2010.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland (PFAI) and Ford announced the nominees for the 2010 PFAI Player of the Year Awards at a press briefing in Dublin. The prestigious 2010 Fo
PLAYERS REMAIN IN FAVOUR OF BREAK
The PFAI surveyed its members in relation to the mid-season break. The survey was issued following supporters, club officials and commentators questioning the need for a mid-season break.
SRTRC launch in Tallaght
Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC) launched its programme of activities for 2010/2011 at the home of Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium on Wednesday 22 September 2010. The PFAI was represent
ROVERS REMAIN 5 POINTS CLEAR
Shamrock Rovers maintain their five point lead at the top of the premier division following a 4-1 win over UCD at Tallaght on Monday night. St Patrick's Athletic and Bohemians keep up the p
STATEMENT FROM NEALE FENN THROUGH PFAI
Having regard to statements released on Thursday 5 August 2010 by Dundalk Football Club and Dundalk Football Club manager, Mr Ian Foster, I feel it necessary to clarify my position. The s
Rovers could face Juventus
Shamrock Rovers can look forward to a third round tie with Juventus in the Europa League if they beat Bnei Yehuda in Israel next week in the second leg of their second qualifying round encou
CHAMBERS & TWIGG KEEP ROVERS TOP
James Chambers and Gary Twigg both stuck twice in Shamrock Rovers 4-0 win over Dundalk in Tallaght on Sunday and Derry City stretch thier lead at the top of the first division following a 3-
ROVERS IN POLE POSITION
Shamrock Rovers move to the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division following a 2-1 win over St Patrick's Athletic on Monday evening. Pat's took the lead through Derek Doyle just afte