How have your impressions of the season been so far? The first half of the season for me has been a time to adapt, coming to a new club in a new league with a lot of new players coming into the team. Also a new coach who has to try different options with the squad to get the best results. Because of this I did not have the consistency I would have liked in the number of games … [Read more...] about Radamel Falcao – Q&A
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Cesc Fàbregas – Q&A
Describe your first season back in the Premier League so far. How has it been? It’s been great so far, I’m enjoying it a lot. The Premier League has definitely improved since I left three years ago. The passion is still the same - from the fans, the players. Physically it has always been a really hard league because it is so competitive, but tactically it’s now much better. I … [Read more...] about Cesc Fàbregas – Q&A
Minister Ring announces €1.2m in football funding
6 regional projects selected by the FAI set to benefit from €200k each Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, has today (Friday) announced the provision of €1.2 million in funding to further support football projects across the country. The six projects which have been selected by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) will each receive €200,000. They … [Read more...] about Minister Ring announces €1.2m in football funding
Gaelic Tag is launched as the first new indigenous Irish sport in 200 years
14th July saw the launch of a brand new, indigenous Irish sport called Gaelic Tag. This is a unique and exciting, non-contact team sport played by mixed teams of men and women. It will be played competitively for the first time this summer in Dublin in an 8 week league starting on 30th July, with a preview launch evening on the 23rd. As well as helping players keep fit, Gaelic … [Read more...] about Gaelic Tag is launched as the first new indigenous Irish sport in 200 years
Search for Ireland’s next footballing prodigy
Have You Got What it Takes to Impress The Special One? (To apply visit: www.sky.com/sky1) Sky1 and Sky1 HD today launched a search for Ireland’s next footballing prodigy. Open to 16-18 year olds FOOTBALL’S NEXT STAR will offer young players the chance of a lifetime - a contract at Jose Mourinho's Italian champions, Inter Milan. The search begins in June when … [Read more...] about Search for Ireland’s next footballing prodigy