Gleeson was a League and Cup winner with Peamount United.
The FAI has appointed Eileen Gleeson as Head of Women and Girls’ Football.
The former assistant to Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw will be tasked with the development and growth the women's game in Ireland.
Gleeson holds a UEFA Pro Licence and recently left her role as manager of Glasgow City while she was also a league and cup winner with Peamount United.
Tom Elmes has been appointed assistant to Vera Pauw on a full-time basis while Andrew Holt is the new Performance Analyst for the senior team.

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