Vera Pauw is announced as the head coach of the Republic of Ireland women's football team.
Dutch coach Vera Pauw has been named the new manager of the Republic of Ireland. One her first day in the job Vera Pauw met the media at Abbotstown in Dublin.
Dutch woman Vera Pauw is taking over for the European qualifying campaign.
The European Championship qualifying campaign began last night with a win for the Ireland over Montenegro to the delight of the new manager.
Vera Pauw has previously managed the Netherlands, Scotland, Russia and South Africa. She now hopes to lead the Republic of Ireland to a tournament final for the first time.
Ruud Dokter, High Performance Director at the FAI, says Vera Pauw was the driving force behind the development of women's football in the Netherlands.
Vera Pauw is aware of the challenges facing the women's game within the Football Association of Ireland. Her appointment is hoped to be a new direction for the troubled organisation. FAI General Secretary Noel Mooney says this is a new direction for women's football at an international, national and grassroots level.
We want the best for our women's national team.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 4 September 2019. The reporter is Tony O'Donoghue.
