John Fallon

Irish Examiner Football/Soccer Correspondent. email: [email protected]

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The late Danny Kelly, pictured at the 2023 @ATNfestival in @CurraghmoreE, interviewing Liam Brady. He'll be hugely missed. RIP.

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FAI AGM in Cork runs for one hour, 45 minutes but nearly didn’t happen at all. 71 eligible voters was just two over the quorum.
All four board members who sought two-year extensions were ratified.

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Conan Noonan: 'I wouldn't want to play against us because it's horrible football to play against' https://t.co/PX40aztYSB

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Waterford's last cup hero: Brian Gardiner's goal belongs in Dalymount annals https://t.co/qU4sEVFxKr

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Graham Coughlan brushes off interest to agree Waterford contract extension https://t.co/URRNDqGmZM

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Champions Shamrock Rovers in hunt for Bohs goalkeeper Chorążka https://t.co/1pjxpZeHMX

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Bray too powerful for Kerry in First Division playoff semi but another harsh card a contributor. UCD meet Bray Sunday for right to face (likely) Drogheda for spot in next year’s Premier.

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Title race over with a series of games to spare.
Shels sub Mipo Odubeko pounced to score winner with five minutes left at Dalymount.
Congrats to Shamrock Rovers on retaining their title, their sixth in seven seasons.

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Denise O’Sullivan gets her goal on 73 mins to make it 4-0 against Kazakhstan (12-0 on aggregate).
Poland await in playoff final for place at World Cup in Brazil.

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The final song being played at Anfield? “Lies” by Fleetwood Mac.

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Bohs blow first half dominance to allow Waterford win 2-0.
First FAI Cup final for 22 years awaits against either Galway or Derry.

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"Following a review by its Safeguarding Department, inconsistencies were identified in the FAI Connect system. The association is now undertaking a comprehensive review of safeguarding compliance records."

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Safeguarding was a distant second on the Oireachtas list of topics last week but the fallout from specific questions has begun. https://t.co/j7O5DDofJV

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FAI statement just released:
To ensure compliance with statutory and FAI safeguarding requirements, individuals must not undertake any role involving children or vulnerable persons unless the necessary vetting has been completed and confirmed.

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Safeguarding was a distant second on the Oireachtas list of topics last week but the fallout from specific questions has begun. https://t.co/j7O5DDofJV

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Ireland U21s draw Finland in Euro '27 playoff - first leg away. Finland beat Spain recently, finishing second behind them with 23 points from 30. Dates TBC but would be ideal if home leg avoided clash with seniors v Kosovo on Tues, Nov 17.

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After 'career high' England win, what awaits Ireland in Friday's U21 draw?  https://t.co/cipwmI2iiU

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Euro U21 playoff draw is Friday. Open draw will see Ireland paired with one of Greece, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Turkey, Netherlands or Czechia. Israel, who beat Ireland in their last playoff in 2022, marginally missed out on runners-up this time. Pity.

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Ireland seal Euro U21 play-off berth after come-from-behind victroy over England https://t.co/lkHrvmsQbY

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Job done. 3-1 win over England seals playoff and potential first ever U21 Euro qualification for Ireland next year.