Advertisement We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it. One-off amount I already contribute Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. Investigates Investigates Money Diaries Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine TG4 Entertainment Magazine The Journal TV Climate Crisis Cost of Living Road Safety Newsletters Temperature Check Inside the Newsroom The Journal Investigates The Explainer A deep dive into one big news story Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories Eileen Gleeson during her time as Ireland boss.Ryan Byrne/INPHO Former Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson set to take up new FAI role Gleeson previously worked as the head coach of the women’s national team and as the head of women and girls’ football. 8.33pm, 30 Jul 2025 Share options FORMER IRELAND MANAGER Eileen Gleeson is set to be appointed to a new role in the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The 42 understands an announcement regarding the Gleeson is in the process of being finalised. It will not be her previous post as FAI head of women and girls’ football, which was vacated by Hannah Dingley in May, but is understood to be a new development role with an emphasis on strategy. Dingley filled the void left by Gleeson after she was appointed permanent head coach of the senior women’s international team in December 2023. Gleeson had been in interim charge in the wake of Vera Pauw’s exit, and landed the managerial job after a successful Nations League campaign. Advertisement The FAI decided not to offer Gleeson a new contract as Ireland head coach following their failure to qualify for Euro 2025 last December, but she is understood to have remained employed by the Association and sources indicate she has been a more visible presence at Abbotstown headquarters in recent days. The Dubliner is believed to have negotiated a clause in her contract as national team head coach that entitled her to return to a staff position with the FAI when her tenure as head coach came to an end. Departing chief football officer Marc Canham and chief executive officer David Courell sidestepped that issue in recent media interviews. Former Peamount United, UCD Waves and Glasgow City manager Gleeson was originally appointed head of women and girls’ football in January 2023. She previously served as Pauw’s assistant coach. Gleeson was part of a FAI delegation attending Athlone Town’s Women’s Champions League qualifier at home to Cardiff City tonight. Additional reporting by David Sneyd Written by Emma Duffy and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here. View 10 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Former Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson set to take up new FAI role”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Former Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson set to take up new FAI role”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. Racism or Hate speech An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs. Trolling or Off-topic An attempt to derail the discussion. Inappropriate language Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs. Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts. Please provide additional information Thank you for the feedback Your feedback has been sent to our team for review. Leave a commentcancel Newly created accounts can only comment using The Journal app. This is to add an extra layer of security to account creation. Download and sign into the app to continue. Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user View our policy ⚠️ Duplicate comment Post Comment have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion Eileen Gleeson News in 60 seconds city centre ‘This could happen anywhere’: Local concerns linger after garda stabbed on Dublin's Capel Street In photos: How countries surrounding Pacific braced for mass tsunami warnings bird's eye view A satellite has been shot up to space to keep an eye out for natural disasters 53 mins ago Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday In the Penalty Box Trump hits Brazil and India with hefty tariffs over decisions he doesn’t like FSAI orders another product recall due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes surviving the snip Viva la vasectomy: 'There was some snipping, sealing and burning, but then it was done' Gunman who killed four in New York skyscraper shooting was targeting NFL offices Capel Street Garda hospitalised after unprovoked stabbing in Dublin city centre this evening As it happened Hawaii and Japan downgrade tsunami warnings as huge earthquake sparks Pacific evacuations Internal turmoil Cian O’Callaghan’s assistant quits party over Eoin Hayes reinstatement more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine TG4 Entertainment Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online