Football Association of Ireland
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2013 01 21 Retrieve

[FAI announces the death of the sister of Giovanni Trapattoni] The FAI offers its sincere condolences to Giovanni and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time. Ar deis Dé go raibh a hanam.

2020 04 04 Retrieve

[Ireland make early Kenny appointment as McCarthy steps down] The Football Association of Ireland announces that [Mick McCarthy](mick-mccarthy.html) is to be succeeded as national team manager by [Stephen Kenny](stephen-kenny.html) with immediate effect. The handover has been agreed with both men in light of the delay to the European Championship play-offs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Mick McCarthy](mick-mccarthy.html)’s contract was due to expire on July 31 after the [UEFA](uefa.html) Euro 2020 finals, with Stephen initially scheduled to step up from his Under-21 team role on August 1.

This move allows [Stephen Kenny](stephen-kenny.html) time to plan for the European Championship play-off semi-final against Slovakia later in the year

2020 07 11 Retrieve

[FAI on Jack Charlton] The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of [Jack Charlton](jack-charlton.html), the manager who changed Irish football forever. Our thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time. #RIP