Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward has been appointed the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland through to the end of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed on Wednesday.

Former Aston Villa women's manager Carla Ward will take over as coach of the Ireland women's team, the country's football association (FAI) said on Wednesday.

The Republic of Ireland have unveiled Carla Ward as their new manager. The former Aston Villa boss has signed a deal taking her through to the end of the 2027 World Cup.The ex-Sheffield United,

Carla Ward has been confirmed as the new women’s national team head coach, the FAI have announced this evening.

MEABH DE BURCA believes Carla Ward was “the best of what was available” after she was appointed Republic of Ireland manager. Ward, 41, was appointed as Eileen Gleeson’s successor

Ward is an outstanding coach, making her appointment a statement of intent from FAI director of football Marc Canham and chief executive David Courell that failure to qualify for Euro 2025 will not slow the march of this Katie McCabe-led squad towards the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Carla Ward has outlined her determination to lead Ireland to the World Cup in 2027. The Girls in Green are aiming to put the disappointment of their failure in December’s play-offs to book their place at Euro 2025 behind them, and secure back-to-back World Cup qualifications.

Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward has been appointed Republic of Ireland head coach, replacing Eileen Gleeson. Ward, 41, takes charge with immediate effect and will lead the country through to the end of the 2027 World Cup campaign.

FAI deserves praise for impressive appointments of former Aston Villa manager and Dubliner Alan Mahon as her assistant

NEW IRELAND WNT head coach Carla Rowe says “everything” excites her about her new job, with 2027 World Cup qualification the target. The former Aston Villa boss was confirmed as Eileen Gleeson’s successor this evening.