Eileen Gleeson
Eileen Gleeson is a former manager of the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team, who was replaced by Carla Ward in January after the team's failure to qualify for the 2025 European Championships.
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Eileen Gleeson is the head coach under whom Colin Healy served as assistant.
Gary Cronin focusing on the finer details with Ireland ahead of World Cup qualifiers – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Eileen Gleeson is involved in a case against the FAI, which puts Carla Ward in a difficult position regarding her response.
Belgium games are Carla Ward’s chance to breathe life into uninspiring reign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Eileen Gleeson is taking legal action against the FAI for gender discrimination.
FAI to attend Oireachtas committee hearing following U-turn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-24
Eileen Gleeson has said that a 'directive' from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) told her that it would be 'wholly inappropriate' to attend Wednesday’s hearing of the joint Oireachtas committee on sport.
Eileen Gleeson says FAI told her not to attend Oireachtas hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-23
Eileen Gleeson is the former Republic of Ireland women’s head coach currently taking legal action against the FAI on the grounds of gender discrimination.
FAI decline to attend Oireachtas hearing without ‘assurances’ around Garda investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Eileen Gleeson's landmark court case may prompt a reckoning in Irish sport.
Done with valiant efforts, Ireland must push on to close the gap to the top – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Eileen Gleeson is involved in a legal case against the FAI.
FAI chief’s cool demeanour was at odds with an organisation groaning under the strain of debt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Eileen Gleeson has begun legal proceedings against the FAI, citing gender discrimination.
‘It is a heavy shirt for the Irish players to carry’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Eileen Gleeson is suing the Football Association of Ireland for gender discrimination during her time as manager of the women's national team.
what it’s about and why the repercussions could be huge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
Eileen Gleeson has accused the Football Association of Ireland of breaching her right to equal pay.
‘Equal pay is for someone else to decide’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-02
Eileen Gleeson claims gender discrimination from her time as the Republic of Ireland head coach.
FAI denies Eileen Gleeson’s claim of gender discrimination from her time as Ireland head coach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Eileen Gleeson was a great appointment as the head of women and girls’ football.
Manager Carla Ward needs to park her fixation with attacking flair and embrace the Irish way – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
Eileen Gleeson remains on the payroll in an unspecified role after serving as the former Republic of Ireland head coach.
FAI chief executive says it would be ‘fantastic’ if Irish person can succeed outgoing chief football officer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
Eileen Gleeson was the assistant to Ward's predecessor and took over as interim coach.
Marc Canham’s time at FAI marred by own goals and pipedreams – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
The director of the programme, Eileen Gleeson, said she was a part of their community and had a great cohort of colleagues.
‘Trailblazing’ Sunday Times editor and founder of Fallon & Byrne – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
Eileen Gleeson was replaced by Carla Ward as the head coach of the Republic of Ireland women's team.
FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Carla Ward largely stuck with the tried and trusted of her predecessor Eileen Gleeson’s time in charge.
Lucy Quinn’s brace keeps Birmingham top – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-02
Eileen Gleeson was the previous manager under whom Megan Connolly was out of favour.
Muddled Ireland are hammered by Slovenia in Nations League – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Eileen Gleeson was thanked by David Courell for her work with the women's national team.
Ireland secure victory against Turkey from the jaws of inaccuracy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
Eileen Gleeson was the previous manager of the Ireland women's national team before Carla Ward took over.
Women’s Nations League – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
Carla Ward was appointed as Eileen Gleeson's successor.
Ireland look to the future as Carla Ward’s reign kicks off against Turkey – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21Eileen Gleeson was the coach under whom Emily Murphy made her debut for Ireland.
‘I always wanted to come and play for Ireland’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-18
Mannion was taken aback by Eileen Gleeson's departure from the job.
Aoife Mannion excited about what Carla Ward can bring to the Ireland team’s table – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17
Eileen Gleeson's last squad had a notable resemblance to Carla Ward's first squad.
Lack of club game time a concern for Ireland facing into Nations League fixtures – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Eileen Gleeson was replaced as manager by Carla Ward.
Former Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues to contest statements made by FAI’s David Courell and Marc Canham – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16