FAI appoint Elmes to replace Gleeson as assistant to Vera Pauw

Elmes previously guided Wexford Youths to success in the Women's National League, FAI Women's Cup and WNL Shield before taking over with the Ireland WU16s last June.

Tom Elmes previously guided Wexford Youths to success in the Women's National League, FAI Women's Cup and WNL Shield before taking over with the Ireland U16s last June. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Tom Elmes has been appointed as the Republic of Ireland women's assistant coach ahead of important World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Georgia.

Vera Pauw's squad are back in Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, November 25th and Tuesday the 30th as they look to build on last month's win away to Finland.