Eileen Gleeson has been appointed as the FAI's Head of Women and Girls’ Football in a move described as a "significant step" by association CEO Jonathan Hill.
Gleeson, who recently vacated her role as Glasgow City manager after a year in the hot-seat due to work commitments with Dublin City Council, was previously assistant coach to Vera Pauw's Ireland squad.
At domestic club level, she guided Peamount United to League and Cup success as well as a run to the last 32 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.