Brian Kerr confirmed as part of John O'Shea's Ireland coaching team
Brian Kerr, Glenn Whelan and Rene Gilmartin will join interim head coach John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy for Ireland's march friendlies with Belgium and Switzerland.
O'Shea has confirmed former Ireland manager Kerr, who was previously in charge for 33 matches between 2003 to 2005, will work with the coaching team as a Technical Advisor throughout the March window.
The return will end Kerr's 19-year exile from FAI duty.
Former Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan, who won 91 caps, will work as an assistant coach whilst Ipswich Town and Ireland U-21 goalkeeper coach Rene Gilmartin will support the setup, along with U21s analyst Martin Doyle.
Athletic Performance Coach Damien Doyle and Analyst Stephen Rice will continue to support the team for the March internationals.
"We're delighted to confirm the coaching and support performance team for the March internationals," said O'Shea.
"Brian brings with him a wealth of experience we'll be able tap into during the camp and his passion for Irish football and the Ireland national team is well known and will be a welcome addition to the group.
"Glenn was an unbelievable servant for his country during his distinguished playing career and we'll be delighted to welcome him back into the international fold as a coach, having recently spent time with the Ireland U16s during the Victory Shield.
"Rene Gilmartin steps up from the Ireland U21s set-up where he has worked since 2019 and so crucially, already has a great relationship with our current goalkeeper group."
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