For Extratime.ie: Ruud Gullit - Ireland bought off for €5 million

Ruud Gullit has said that it was natural for fans of the Republic of Ireland to react with disappointment at the news that the FAI had been "bought off" by FIFA in the aftermath of the Thierry Henry handball incident during a World Cup play-off against France in 2009. 

For loi19.com: Martin Murray's Shelbourne set to appeal Enda McGuill Cup expulsion

Shelbourne boss Martin Murray has confirmed that the FAI u19 Disciplinary Committee this week ruled to fine the Reds and remove them from the Enda McGuill Cup – re-instating Drogheda United in the process – following an administrative error on the day of the semi-final clash between the two sides at the Chanel Centre in Coolock.

For loi19.com: Reaction to Enda McGuill Cup semi-final

Following today’s draw for the semi-finals of the Enda McGuill Cup, loi19.com caught up with the attendees to gauge their reaction.

For loi19.com: FAI's Pat Duffy focussed on raising the standard

As the League of Ireland Under-19's section gears up for the kick-off of its third season this weekend, Pat Duffy feels that while it has been successful so far, there is still more that can be done to raise the standard, competitiveness and representation of the league across the country.