World will watch if Gleeson's equal pay claim reaches court

Eileen Gleeson has lodged a landmark equality claim against the Football Association of Ireland.

FAI head of football strategic insights and planning Eileen Gleeson in attendance before the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup quarter-final match between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Pay parity among managers in charge of men’s and women’s team would be revolutionised if Eileen Gleeson wins her landmark equality claim against the Football Association of Ireland.

Gleeson lodged her case under a series of headings, including alleged “coercion” into succeeding Vera Pauw on an initial caretaker basis following the Women’s World Cup in 2023.