Joe Kernan has been confirmed as the new Ireland International Rules manager for a two-year period.
The Armagh man led his native county to All-Ireland glory in 2002, and also led Crossmaglen to three All-Ireland Club titles.
Ireland face Australia on 21 November in a one-Test series, looking to reclaim the Cormac McAnallen Cup after losing in Perth last year.
Former International Rules internationals Pádraic Joyce, Darragh Ó Sé and Dermot Earley are set to join Kernan's backroom team.
The former Galway manager said: “I’m delighted to accept this role and I view it as a real privilege. I have been involved with the GAA all my life and there are not too many opportunities to represent Ireland as an active GAA member.
"This is one, and one I look forward to immensely.
“It will be an honour to work with the top players from our game planning to face the best the AFL has to offer.
"I also look forward to working alongside Pádraic, Darragh and Dermot, all of whom have vast experience of this code.”
