'An incredible honour' — John O'Shea appointed interim Ireland manager

O'Shea will be assisted by Crystal Palace coach Paddy McCarthy.

Coach John O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI have appointed John O’Shea as interim head coach of the men’s senior team

O'Shea, who has 118 caps for Ireland, will take charge of the two international friendlies in March against Belgium and Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium. He served as assistant to outgoing manager Stephen Kenny.