David Courell
David Courell is the Chief Executive Officer of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), who has been involved in a public dispute with former assistant coach Colin Healy regarding assurances purportedly given about Healy's contract status.
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David Courell mentioned that the FAI is following the lead of the Irish Government regarding the situation with Israel.
Séamus Coleman angry Israel issue left to players – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-28
David Courell spoke to the women’s squad about the decision to host Israel in a men’s Nations League fixture.
‘We know it’s not right on a human level what’s going on in Gaza’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
David Courell, the FAI’s chief executive, insisted that Uefa understands the very strongly held views in Ireland on this subject.
FAI tip their cap to protesters but bow to expediency on Israel games – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
David Courell is the FAI chief executive who briefed the media about the decision to host Israel at the Aviva Stadium.
Refusing to play Israel ‘not within the best interest of Irish football’, says FAI chief – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25David Courell, the FAI chief executive, confirmed the decision after security concerns around hosting the fixture were allayed by An Garda Síochána.
Ireland v Israel game confirmed for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in October – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
David Courell, the FAI chief executive, declined a request to speak with the Irish media.
‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations League – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
David Courell is the FAI chief executive who postponed contract talks with Hallgrímsson after the loss in Armenia.
Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-16
David Courell, CEO of the FAI, said the extension of the rights agreement was 'hugely positive' for Irish football.
Aviva renews stadium deal with IRFU and FAI for next five years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
David Courell is the FAI’s chief executive who faced questioning from the Dáil committee.
This won’t be the last time the FAI face a Dáil committee – they need to get better at it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
David Courell stated that the FAI took swift decisive action after receiving a formal complaint in January 2024.
Dáil committee questions why FAI didn’t act on concerns before documentary on alleged abuse was aired – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
David Courell, the FAI's chief executive, wrote to the committee to decline the invitation for a second time.
FAI to attend Oireachtas committee hearing following U-turn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
The FAI chief executive David Courell confirmed recently that a 'very robust' defence was being prepared by the association against legal action being taken by Gleeson on the grounds of gender discrimination.
Eileen Gleeson says FAI told her not to attend Oireachtas hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23David Courell is the chief executive of the FAI.
FAI decline to attend Oireachtas hearing without ‘assurances’ around Garda investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
FAI CEO David Courell does not believe Roy Keane was speaking about him directly.
‘That was before my time’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
David Courell is the FAI's latest chief executive who is attempting to regularise media engagements.
FAI chief’s cool demeanour was at odds with an organisation groaning under the strain of debt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
David Courell will brief the media on the lack of a sports psychologist.
‘It is a heavy shirt for the Irish players to carry’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
David Courell is the chief executive of the FAI and is due to brief the media.
FAI denies Eileen Gleeson’s claim of gender discrimination from her time as Ireland head coach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
David Courell, the chief executive of the FAI, was unable to state how many jobs will be lost by the time the redundancy process is concluded.
FAI confirms significant job losses as part of restructuring process – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-27
FAI chief executive David Courell mentioned that the Department of Sport is nervous about investing in private enterprises like St Pat’s.
Behind the scenes at St Patrick’s Athletic’s academy, where the next Mason Melia may already have arrived – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
David Courell is the FAI chief executive who expressed hope for an Irish successor to the outgoing CFO.
FAI chief executive says it would be ‘fantastic’ if Irish person can succeed outgoing chief football officer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
FAI CEO David Courell said: 'We are very grateful to Marc for his commitment and contribution to Irish football.'
FAI announces departure of chief football officer Marc Canham – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22FAI chief executive David Courell has been central to discussions with McConalogue’s department.
FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09
David Courell is the FAI chief executive who is set to meet with government officials to seek funding.
FAI chief Marc Canham flags value of mending and building relationships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
David Courell informed Colin Healy via text that he would be considered as an assistant coach.
FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Attendees at the event included David Courell, the chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland.
Keir Starmer hails ‘new era’ in British-Irish relations as governments meet to discuss security and economy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
David Courell, the FAI CEO, thanked the previous manager Eileen Gleeson and assistant coach Colin Healy for their contributions.
Ireland secure victory against Turkey from the jaws of inaccuracy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
David Courell denied giving Healy any 'absolute guarantees or assurances.'
Former Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues to contest statements made by FAI’s David Courell and Marc Canham – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16