Alan Mahon resigns as Ireland assistant for 'personal reasons'

Mahon was named assistant to Carla Ward when she took over as Ireland head coach in January

Alan Mahon: "I've taken the difficult decision to step down from my role with the team due to personal reasons." Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Alan Mahon has stepped down from his role as assistant head coach with the Irish women's football team for "personal reasons". The FAI said the process of appointing a replacement is underway. 

Mahon was named assistant to head coach Carla Ward in January and was part of her backroom team for 10 games.