FAI confirm Ireland backroom team departures

Following the departure of Stephen Kenny from his management role with Ireland, the FAI confirmed on Thursday evening that a number of Kenny’s backroom team will leave their roles with the organisation.

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.

The FAI noted that a review of the coaching staff will take place once the new Head Coach is appointed.

FAI Director of Football Marc Canham said: "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

"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 with the Association's gratitude and respect, and the FAI wish them all the very best in the future."

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