Support Staff confirmed for Ireland WNT

Support Staff confirmed for Ireland WNT

The Ireland Women's National Team have confirmed their support staff ahead of their 2024 season kicking off.

Head Coach Eileen Gleeson will be supported by Assistant Coaches Colin Healy, Emma Byrne and Rhys Carr, plus Performance Coach Ivi Casagrande.

Wales native Carr is a new addition to the staff. The UEFA A Licence graduate currently works as Individual Development Coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers and has a Msc in Sports Coaching.

Both Healy and Byrne return to the coaching set-up with Byrne specialising in goalkeeping coaching following last year's successful UEFA Nations League campaign.

Casagrande also returns from 2023 to continue in her role along with Performance Psychologist Sarah Murray and Nutritionist Dr. Brendan Egan.

The full support staff will begin preparation for the UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers with upcoming International Friendlies against Italy (February 23) and Cyrmu (February 27).

Head Coach Eileen Gleeson will be supported by Assistant Coaches Colin Healy, Emma Byrne and Rhys Carr, plus Performance Coach Ivi Casagrande.

Wales native Carr is a new addition to the staff. The UEFA A Licence graduate currently works as Individual Development Coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers and has a Msc in Sports Coaching.

Both Healy and Byrne return to the coaching set-up with Byrne specialising in goalkeeping coaching following last year's successful UEFA Nations League campaign.

Casagrande also returns from 2023 to continue in her role along with Performance Psychologist Sarah Murray and Nutritionist Dr. Brendan Egan.

The full support staff will begin preparation for the UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers with upcoming International Friendlies against Italy (February 23) and Cymru (February 27).

Related News

View all
View all
Day 2 Round-Up | 2026 FAI Amateur Inter-Provincial Tournament

Day 2 Round-Up | 2026 FAI Amateur Inter-Provincial Tournament

Day 1 Round-Up | 2026 FAI Amateur Inter-Provincial Tournament

Day 1 Round-Up | 2026 FAI Amateur Inter-Provincial Tournament

MU19 | Squad named for Round 1 of qualifiers

MU19 | Squad named for Round 1 of qualifiers

MU17 | Squad named for EURO qualifiers in Poland

MU17 | Squad named for EURO qualifiers in Poland

REPORT | Cork’s CBC claim historic Dr. Tony O’Neill National Cup

REPORT | Cork’s CBC claim historic Dr. Tony O’Neill National Cup

Club Soft Drinks announced as Official Soft Drink Partner of the Republic of Ireland Men's and Women's National Teams

Club Soft Drinks announced as Official Soft Drink Partner of the Republic of Ireland Men's and Women's National Teams

Hallgrímsson names 25-man squad for the March play-off matches

Hallgrímsson names 25-man squad for the March play-off matches

Under-21s squad names for March EURO qualifiers

Under-21s squad names for March EURO qualifiers