John O'Shea to take charge of Ireland for June friendlies
John O’Shea's stint in interim charge of Ireland has been extended to include June's international friendlies against Hungary and Portugal.
Director of football Marc Canham, in an in-house interview last week, said the FAI now hope to have a new permanent manager in place for the Nations League fixture against England in September.
Former Ireland international O'Shea noted the continuation of the majority of his backroom team, with Paddy McCarthy, Glenn Whelan, and Rene Gilmartin as well as analyst Stephen Rice and athletic performance coach Damien Doyle all staying on.
However, Brian Kerr - technical advisor to the team in the March international window - will not be present due to prior commitments.
Ireland will face Hungary at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, June 4, with kick-off at 7.45pm, before flying to Aveiro to take on Portugal on Tuesday, June 11, with kick-off also at 7.45pm.
"I'm looking forward to continuing as interim head coach for two great games in June against Hungary and Portugal," said O'Shea.
"Both matches represent great challenges but I was really happy with what I saw from the players in both matches in March and we'll be looking to build on some of those positives in June, but also, get that win which I thought the group deserved.
"I have been in contact with Marc Canham since the March fixtures and last week, he asked me about stepping in again and as I said before, it is always an honour to represent your country so delighted to continue as Interim head coach for June and the work will begin straight away.
"Also, great to confirm the coaching and performance team will remain for the June fixtures which is great for continuity with the players and staff.
"We will be missing Brian for the two
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