Former Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's backroom staff have also been let go by the FAI (Football Association of Ireland). Assistant Manager Keith Andrews, Assistant Coach John O'Shea, Chief Scout & Opposition Analyst Stephen Rice, Goalkeeping Coach Dean Kiely, and Athletic Performance Coach Damien Doyle have all left.
This comes after former Ireland boss Kenny's contract was not renewed following the Republic's failure to qualify for Euro 2024.
The Republic finished fifth in their Euro 2024 qualifying group, securing just two wins in the campaign against Gibraltar. Kenny and his staff's last game in charge was the 1-1 friendly draw with New Zealand at the Aviva on Tuesday.
Andrews, who won 35 caps for his country, had been the assistant manager to Kenny at both under-21 and senior levels. O'Shea served as an assistant coach after being promoted from the under-21s in February. He is also part of Wayne Rooney's backroom staff at Birmingham City.
Also departing from their roles are chief scout and opposition analyst Stephen Rice, goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely, currently associated with Crystal Palace, and athletic performance coach Damien Doyle.
FAI confirm MNT coaching staff departures
"The level of professionalism each of them have brought to their roles over their period of time with the Association has been exemplary and we're extremely grateful for their hard work with the senior men's national team. They leave… pic.twitter.com/51ZnPmsr2m— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) November 23, 2023
"The Football Association of Ireland can today confirm a number of departures from the senior men's national team backroom staff," said in their statement on Thursday.
"Assistant Manager Keith Andrews, Assistant Coach John O'Shea, Chief Scout & Opposition Analyst Stephen Rice, Goalkeeping Coach Dean Kiely, and Athletic Performance Coach Damien Doyle have all left their roles.
"Following the departure of Stephen Kenny as manager of the Ireland senior men's national team, a review of the coaching staff will take place once the new Head Coach is appointed.
"We would like to thank Keith, John, Stephen, Dean, and Damien for their excellent service and commitment. I would particularly like to thank Keith Andrews, who has served the Association so well in the Assistant Manager role with both the U-21s and senior team, and he leaves with our very best wishes for his future career in football," said FAI Director of Football Marc Canham.
"The level of professionalism each of them has brought to their roles over their period of time with the Association has been exemplary, and we're extremely grateful for their hard work with the senior men's national team. They leave with the Association's gratitude and respect, and the FAI wishes them all the very best in the future." F
