Carla Ward has been appointed as the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland, replacing Eileen Gleeson, with a focus on the upcoming 2027 World Cup campaign.
Ward expressed her excitement, stating, '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.'
She emphasized her commitment, saying, 'I'm hugely excited to get going with the Ireland Women's National Team.' Her goal is to make a real difference over the next two and a half years.
Ward's first match in charge will be against Turkey next month, marking the official start of her tenure as the Republic of Ireland head coach.
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