Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson will not be offered a new contract by the Football Association of Ireland [FAI].
Initially appointed on an interim basis in August 2023 to replace Vera Pauw, the former Peamount United manager was made permanent boss in December of last year but this month saw her side fail to qualify for Euro 2025.
Despite a challenging Nations League draw, the Republic of Ireland advanced to the final qualification play-off round but were beaten by Wales over two legs this month.
That defeat marked the end of Gleeson’s contract and she avoided discussing her future in the aftermath of the loss.
After a meeting of the FAI board and following a review, it was decided not to offer a new deal.
FAI chief football officer Marc Canham said: “It is important to recognise the leadership that Eileen brought to our women’s national team in topping our League B in the UEFA Nations League, guiding them into the qualifying play-offs for Euro 2025 and continuing to build on the legacy that has developed over recent years.”
The FAI have said the search for Gleeson’s successor will begin “immediately”.