John O’Shea Appointed Interim Republic of Ireland Manager

Former Manchester United defender steps in for March friendlies, with a permanent coach announcement expected in April.

John O’Shea, with 118 caps for Ireland, takes interim charge for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland.
O’Shea, who has been part of the FAI coaching setup since 2020, will be assisted by Crystal Palace coach Paddy McCarthy.
The Football Association of Ireland plans to announce a permanent successor to former manager Stephen Kenny in early April.
O’Shea’s appointment comes after Ireland’s failure to qualify for Euro 2024 under Kenny.
Ireland does not play again until June, following the March friendlies, with a Nations League match against England scheduled for September.