FAI confirm Eileen Gleeson to take charge of Ireland on interim basis

INTERIM CHARGE: Eileen Gleeson with Katie McCabe during her time as Ireland assistant manager in 2021. Pic: INPHO/Kalle Parkkinen

The FAI have confirmed that Eileen Gleeson will take interim charge of Ireland women's national team for their opening two Nations League games in September.

Following Tuesday night's decision not to renew Vera Pauw's contract, Gleeson, who was previously assistant coach to the team, will take charge of the games against Northern Ireland on Saturday, September 23 and Hungary on Tuesday, September 26.