Paul Cooke
Paul Cooke was a prominent furniture dealer on Francis Street, known for his large furniture shop during the peak of antique trading in Dublin in the 1980s.
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Paul Cooke, the FAI president, outlined the potential consequences of not playing the games against Israel.
FAI tip their cap to protesters but bow to expediency on Israel games – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
Paul Cooke, the FAI president, expressed concerns about the serious consequences of not playing the match.
Ireland v Israel game confirmed for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in October – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Paul Cooke, the FAI president, dealt with a motion to Uefa regarding the suspension of Israeli clubs.
Israel push to host Ireland at home in Nations League – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16
FAI president Paul Cooke stated that Ireland would play against Israel if it came to pass.
It’s hard to be confident the FAI will rise to Ireland-Israel challenge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-13
Paul Cooke, the FAI president, stated that Ireland would play Israel if drawn against them in a Uefa-sanctioned competition.
‘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
FAI president Paul Cooke revealed that the issue will be debated and voted upon at the association’s AGM on November 8th.
Hallgrímsson says Fifa and Uefa should ban Israel from club and international competitions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Paul Cooke is the president of the FAI and will be present at the hearing.
FAI to attend Oireachtas committee hearing following U-turn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Paul Cooke is the president of the FAI.
FAI decline to attend Oireachtas hearing without ‘assurances’ around Garda investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
FAI president Paul Cooke said: 'On behalf of the Football Association of Ireland, I’d like to thank Louise for her incredible career and service to the Ireland Women’s National Team.'
Ireland defender Louise Quinn announces retirement from football after 121 caps – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
FAI President Paul Cooke said: 'While we are sad to see Marc leave, we fully respect his decision.'
FAI announces departure of chief football officer Marc Canham – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22Paul Cooke had a big furniture shop on Francis Street.
Veteran antiques dealer bids fond farewell to Francis Street after 40 years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
