Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward appointed as new Ireland women's team head coach

"I'm hugely excited to get going with the Ireland women's national team. This is an unbelievable opportunity, not just with the national team but in helping to add to the fantastic work being done to develop women and girls' football."

"Over the next two and a half years, as we build towards the World Cup, we can make a real difference and I'm looking forward to getting started."

"We are thrilled to announce a head coach of Carla's pedigree. To be able to secure such a top quality manager is a reflection of our ambition for the team."

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