[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":4},["ShallowReactive",2],{"event-plain-formation-of-the-football-association-of-ireland-fai-1921":3},"The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) was formed on June 1, 1921, by southern associations and clubs who felt that the Irish Football Association (IFA) was biased towards Ulster-based clubs. This split was a pivotal moment in the history of Irish football, leading to the establishment of a separate league and national team for what would become the Republic of Ireland.",1789333839563]