Six contenders to be the next Ireland women's team boss

The FAI announced on Wednesday that it would not be renewing Eileen Gleeson's contract as head coach. 

Colin Healy ahead of Ireland's Euro 2025 playoff against Wales. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Dave Connell

Reclaiming their peak could be a long and arduous task for Ireland, placing someone of Connell’s developmental calibre in the frame. Just because the U19 manager was overlooked previously doesn’t mean this vacancy isn’t opportune. His lack of senior exposure might be as relevant in a negative way as the salary cap is in a favourable one.