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Brian Kerr returns to Ireland coaching setup

Mar 1, 2024 13:45 By Dave Hooper
Brian Kerr returns to Ireland coaching setup
John O'Shea named as Ireland assistant head coach
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John O'Shea confirms March coaching team

Brian Kerr will return to the Irish coaching setup for the games with Belgium and Switzerland.

Ireland Interim head coach John O'Shea has confirmed his coaching and performance team for the March international fixtures.

O'Shea, will be assisted by Paddy McCarthy and has confirmed former Ireland manager Brian Kerr as technical advisor.

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Kerr previously managed Ireland for 33 matches between 2003 to 2005, will work with the coaching team. Former Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan, will also join the team as an assistant coach.

While current Ipswich Town and Ireland U-21 goalkeeper coach Rene Gilmartin will support the senior team for the March internationals. Indeed, Gilmartin is joined by analyst Martin Doyle. Doyle, will also step up from the U-21’s set-up to support the team.

Athletic performance coach Damien Doyle and analyst Stephen Rice will continue to support the team for the March internationals.

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"We're delighted to confirm the coaching and support performance team for the March internationals," said John O'Shea.

"Brian brings with him a wealth of experience we'll be able tap into during the camp and his passion for Irish football and the Ireland national team is well known and will be a welcome addition to the group”.

"Glenn was an unbelievable servant for his country during his distinguished playing career and we'll be delighted to welcome him back into the international fold as a coach, having recently spent time with the Ireland U16s during the Victory Shield.

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"Rene Gilmartin steps up from the Ireland U21s set-up where he has worked since 2019 and so crucially, already has a great relationship with our current goalkeeper group."

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