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13 May

First ever National Mental Health research report launched in the League of Ireland

Tuesday, 13th May 2025 – The first ever national mental health research report conducted amongst players in the League of Ireland was launched this morning. The research report, titled ‘Mental Health in the League of Ireland: A Study’, is a product of collaboration between the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), the Professional Footballers'... Read More
05 Dec

Statement on behalf of Ryan Rainey

“My name is Ryan Rainey and I have a gambling addiction. I am also a young man who grew up wanting nothing more than to play football. I realised my dream but then reality struck. The constant stream of gambling adverts, the spare time and desire for stimulation while watching matches on television meant I developed an addiction which overtook... Read More
23 Oct

PFA Ireland & FAI launch Player To Coach Programme

PFA Ireland are pleased to support a new programme to help female international players transition from playing into coaching. Professional Footballers Association of Ireland (PFA Ireland) Members Áine O'Gorman and Stephanie Zambra along with Rianna Jarrett will be the first to avail of the programme that has been created by the Football... Read More
11 Jul

Statement on behalf of the Irish Athletes Alliance

The Irish Athletes Alliance wishes to place on the record our admiration for the former soccer players and commend their courage in bringing forward testimonies regarding allegations of inappropriate behaviour by named individuals which have been documented by the Sunday Independent and RTÉ. By speaking out you have ensured, as you said in your... Read More

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Latest News Stories

First ever National Mental Health research report launched in the League of Ireland

Statement on behalf of Ryan Rainey

PFA Ireland & FAI launch Player To Coach Programme

Statement on behalf of the Irish Athletes Alliance