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O'Shea, McCarthy and Hreidarsson commit to Ireland until after Euro 2028

The FAI has confirmed contract extensions for assistant coaches John O'Shea, Paddy McCarthy and Gudmundur Hreidarsson, keeping them on Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland staff through Euro 2028. McCarthy will continue dual roles with Ireland and Crystal Palace, while the FAI also retained performance staff ahead of a busy Nations League campaign.

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Coaching staff commit through Euro 2028

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has confirmed contract extensions for John O'Shea, Paddy McCarthy and Gudmundur Hreidarsson, securing the assistant coaches on Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland staff through to the conclusion of Euro 2028.

The extensions follow Hallgrímsson's own contract renewal earlier this year, as reported by RTÉ. The UEFA European Championships in 2028 are set to be hosted in Ireland and the UK.

McCarthy will continue to balance his role with the national side alongside his coaching position at Crystal Palace in the Premier League, according to both The Irish Times and RTÉ. O'Shea will remain as assistant head coach, a role The Irish Times describes as Hallgrímsson's number two.

The FAI has also retained Damien Doyle as head of athletic performance and Pepe Lázaro Ramírez as fitness coach, The Irish Times reports. Ramírez, a Spanish injury prevention expert, was recruited last year over a sports psychologist, as the men's budget could only cover one additional appointment.

Praise from Hallgrímsson and O'Shea

O'Shea expressed his commitment in a statement carried by RTÉ: "I am honoured to extend my time with the national team. Having been involved with this group for several years, I have seen the immense progression and potential within the squad firsthand. It is an incredibly exciting time for Irish football."

Hallgrímsson praised the trio's contribution, saying: "Since I arrived, John, Paddy, and Gummi have been an incredible support to me and integral to everything we are building here. Their knowledge of the players and the Irish game is invaluable. I am delighted that we will continue to work together to drive this team forward and achieve the results our fans deserve."

FAI statement on stability and long-term planning

The FAI said in a statement, as reported by The Irish Times, that the announcement ensures Hallgrímsson's full coaching team is in place for the long-term, covering the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League and through to Euro 2028. The statement added that O'Shea and McCarthy bring significant continuity, having worked together during O'Shea's tenure as interim head coach, while Hreidarsson remains a key pillar of the technical staff.

FAI Director of Football John Martin said, according to The Irish Times: "We are pleased to have our full coaching staff committed until the end of the Euro 2028 cycle. Stability is vital for the development of the squad, and we have been impressed by the working dynamic between Heimir, John, Paddy and Gudmundur. By securing this team now, we provide the best possible platform for the players to succeed, starting with a vital UEFA Nations League campaign next month."

Martin had previously acknowledged the challenge of retaining McCarthy, telling The Irish Times in May: "Paddy is part of our team and will be part of our team until the point that maybe someone takes him away from us. We will hold on to Paddy until the day that we can't. He's huge for us."

Looking ahead: Nations League and Euro 2028

Ireland's upcoming fixtures include a Nations League B campaign. According to The Irish Times, the team opens away to Kosovo on Thursday, September 24th, before facing Austria on Tuesday, October 1st. The two Israeli fixtures have been moved to Debrecen in Hungary on Sunday, September 27th and Bačka Topola in Serbia on Sunday, October 4th due to security concerns.

The Aviva Stadium in Dublin will host seven matches at Euro 2028, including Ireland's expected group games, a round of 16 and a quarter-final, The Irish Times reports.

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The Irish Times

Framing: FAI confirms contract extensions for assistant coaches — neutral, factual

as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Contract extensions for John O'Shea, Paddy McCarthy, and Gudmundur Hreidarsson until after Euro 2028
Paddy McCarthy balances his role with Crystal Palace first team coaching
Nations League fixtures against Kosovo, Israel, and Austria
Quote from John Martin: 'Paddy is part of our team and will be part of our team until the point that maybe someone takes him away from us.'
O'Shea will continue as assistant head coach
Damien Doyle retained as head of athletic performance, Pepe Lázaro Ramírez as fitness coach
Ramírez was recruited last year over a sports psychologist due to budget constraints
FAI statement: full coaching team in place for the long-term, covering 2026-27 Nations League and Euro 2028
Aviva Stadium will host seven matches at Euro 2028
FAI statement: O'Shea and McCarthy bring continuity, Hreidarsson is a key pillar
Nations League schedule: away to Kosovo on September 24, Austria on October 1, Israel matches moved to Debrecen and Bačka Topola due to security concerns
John Martin quote: 'We are pleased to have our full coaching staff committed until the end of the Euro 2028 cycle.'
Martin quote: 'Stability is vital for the development of the squad'

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rte.ie

Framing: The headline emphasizes the retention of O'Shea and McCarthy on the Ireland coaching staff.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The FAI have confirmed that John O'Shea, Paddy McCarthy and Gudmundur Hreidarsson have penned fresh deals to stay on Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland coaching ticket until the conclusion of Euro 2028.
Hallgrimsson’s contract extension earlier this year, assistants O’Shea, McCarthy and Hreidarsson have all signed up to remain with the squad through to the 2028 UEFA European Championships, which are set to be hosted in Ireland and the UK.
McCarthy will continue to balance his role with the national side alongside his coaching position at Crystal Palace.
O'Shea is quoted saying, "I am honoured to extend my time with the national team."
O'Shea is quoted saying, "Having been involved with this group for several years, I have seen the immense progression and potential within the squad firsthand."
O'Shea is quoted saying, "It is an incredibly exciting time for Irish football."
Hallgrimsson is quoted saying, "Since I arrived, John, Paddy, and Gummi have been an incredible support to me and integral to everything we are building here."
Hallgrimsson is quoted saying, "Their knowledge of the players and the Irish game is invaluable."
Hallgrimsson is quoted saying, "I am delighted that we will continue to work together to drive this team forward and achieve the results our fans deserve."
FAI Director of Football John Martin is quoted saying, "We are pleased to have our full coaching staff committed until the end of the UEFA EURO 2028 cycle."
John Martin is quoted saying, "Stability is vital for the development of the squad, and we have been impressed by the working dynamic between Heimir, John, Paddy and Gudmundur."
John Martin is quoted saying, "By securing this team now, we provide the best possible platform for the players to succeed, starting with a vital UEFA Nations League campaign next month."

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimJohn O'Shea, Paddy McCarthy, and Gudmundur Hreidarsson have signed contract extensions to remain on the Republic of Ireland coaching staff until after Euro 2028.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimPaddy McCarthy will continue to balance his role with the Republic of Ireland national team alongside his coaching position at Crystal Palace.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimJohn O'Shea will continue as assistant head coach of the Republic of Ireland.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimDamien Doyle has been retained as head of athletic performance for the Republic of Ireland men's team.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimPepe Lázaro Ramírez has been retained as fitness coach for the Republic of Ireland men's team.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimRamírez was recruited as a fitness coach (instead of a sports psychologist) due to budget constraints that covered only one additional appointment.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe FAI said the coaching team is in place for the long-term, covering the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League and through to the 2028 UEFA European Championships, which are set to be hosted in Ireland and the UK.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe Aviva Stadium will host seven matches at Euro 2028, including Ireland's expected group games, a round of 16 and quarter-final.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimIreland open their Nations League B campaign away to Kosovo on Thursday, September 24th.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimIreland face Austria on Tuesday, October 1st in the Nations League.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimIreland's two Israeli fixtures in the Nations League have been moved to Debrecen in Hungary on Sunday, September 27th and Bačka Topola in Serbia on Sunday, October 4th due to security concerns.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimFAI Director of Football John Martin said, "Paddy is part of our team and will be part of our team until the point that maybe someone takes him away from us."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
ClaimJohn Martin said, "We are pleased to have our full coaching staff committed until the end of the Euro 2028 cycle."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimJohn Martin said, "Stability is vital for the development of the squad."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimJohn Martin said, "By securing this team now, we provide the best possible platform for the players to succeed, starting with a vital UEFA Nations League campaign next month."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Irish Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimJohn O'Shea said, "I am honoured to extend my time with the national team."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimJohn O'Shea said, "Having been involved with this group for several years, I have seen the immense progression and potential within the squad firsthand."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimJohn O'Shea said, "It is an incredibly exciting time for Irish football."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimHeimir Hallgrímsson said, "Since I arrived, John, Paddy, and Gummi have been an incredible support to me and integral to everything we are building here."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimHeimir Hallgrímsson said, "Their knowledge of the players and the Irish game is invaluable."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC
ClaimHeimir Hallgrímsson said, "I am delighted that we will continue to work together to drive this team forward and achieve the results our fans deserve."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC

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