Updated statement from FAI re Georgia qualifier
Further to discussions with the Department of Foreign Affairs, who are currently advising against non essential travel to Georgia, the FAI has today written to FIFA, UEFA and the Georgian FA, to indicate that its preferred option would be to find an alternative venue on the same date for the Group 8 World Cup qualifier against Georgia. NEWS - 10 August 2008
FAI Statement on World Cup qualifier in Georgia
The World Cup Group 8 qualifying match between the Republic of Ireland and Georgia is not scheduled to take place until Saturday, September 6. In the meantime, we will continue to liaise with the Department of Foreign Affairs, FIFA, UEFA and the Georgian Football Association about today’s reports of unrest and will keep fans informed of any updates and advice from these bodies on www.fai.ie , as they become available.
NEWS - 2 July 2008
Ireland gain one place in this months rankings
Spain move from 4th to 1st after their Euro win. Argentina fall from 1st to 5th. England drop 6 places to 15th
1(4) Spain
2(3) Italy
3(5) Germany
4(2) Brazil
5(5) Netherlands
6(1) Argentina
15(9) England
16(17) Scotland
17(18) Bulgaria
33(32) Northern Ireland
41(42) Rep.Ireland
54(53) Wales
63(64) Cyprus
89(80) Georgia
146(142) Montenegro NEWS - 9 June 2008
1(1) Argentina
2(2) Brazil
3(3) Italy
4(4) Spain
5(5) Germany
9(11) England
17(15) Scotland
18(18) Bulgaria
32(34) Northern Ireland
42(41) Rep.Ireland
53(52) Wales
64(58) Cyprus
80(81) Georgia
142(150) Montenegro NEWS - 30 May 2008
Ireland 1-0 Colombia NEWS - 25 May 2008
Ireland 1-1 Serbia Andy Keogh equalised in the last minute to get the draw for Ireland in Trapattoni's first International match in charge of Ireland. NEWS - 13 May 2008
Ireland v Serbia - updated starting time Kick-off has been changed to 7.45pm (Sat May 24th) NEWS - 10 May 2008
U-17 Championship
U-17 Group B Table
Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
Spain
3
2
1
0
8
6
7
France
3
1
1
0
7
4
7
Switzerland
3
1
0
2
1
4
3
Ireland
3
0
0
3
2
6
0
NEWS - 14 April 2008
Ireland v Montenegro Most people who are going are booked already - all hotels in Podgorica are full.Here is a page with some informaton that might come in handy if looking for flights or hotels or just general informaiton on Montenegro
Dates to Remember
Wed 20th August Norway v Ireland Friendly Oslo, Norway
Wed 5th September Bulgaria U21 v Ireland U21 UEFA U21 Championship Qualifier
Sat 6th September Georgia v Ireland WC2010 Qualifier Tbilisi, Georgia
Wed 10th September Montenegro v Ireland WC2010 Qualifier Podgorica, Montenegro
