Gleeson to remain as Ireland WNT interim head coach for duration of Nations League group campaign
Eileen Gleeson will continue as the interim head coach of the Ireland women's national team for the remainder of the UEFA Nations League group campaign.
The FAI have confirmed that the search for a permanent head coach is progressing, with director of football, Marc Canham noting that the organisation "are very pleased with the calibre of candidate" on their list of possible recruitments.
Gleeson and her interim backroom staff, which includes former Cork City boss Colin Healy and record international cap-holder Emma Byrne, will see out the group campaign having won their opening two fixtures. Wins against Northern Ireland and Hungary have the side sitting top of group B1 in league B.
Next up for Gleeson's side is Albania at Tallaght Stadium on Friday, October 27 before they travel to face the same opposition on Tuesday, October 31.
The group campaign will conclude in December with a home game against Hungary on Friday, December 1 followed by an away fixture against Northern Ireland on Tuesday, December 5.
Canham said: “We are very pleased with the calibre of candidate on our long list and with the ongoing process but we wanted to give stability to the team and Eileen for the upcoming games.
"Eileen has confirmed that she does not wish to be considered for the full-time role but is happy to continue in the interim role until a full-time head coach can be announced and she will resume her role as Head of women and girls' football.”
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