Brian Kerr will not join up with the team for games against Hungary and Portugal due to prior commitments
It has been confirmed that John O'Shea will continue as Ireland interim manager for the June friendlies against Hungary and Portugal. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/InphoJohn O’Shea will continue his role as Interim Republic of Ireland head coach for the June international matches against Hungary and Portugal.
O’Shea has also confirmed the continuation of his coaching and performance team, Paddy McCarthy, Glenn Whelan, and Rene Gilmartin as well as analyst Stephen Rice and athletic performance coach Damien Doyle. Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr, who was technical advisor to the team in the March window, will be unable to link up with the team for the matches in June due to prior commitments.
“We’re delighted to extend John and his coaching and performance team for the June fixtures,” said FAI Director of Football Marc Canham. “As confirmed last week, the process to appoint a new Head Coach for our senior men’s team will be concluded ahead of the start of the UEFA Nations League.
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