Having not qualified for a tournament since 2016 and after years of mismanagement, the Republic enter a new era with hope rather than expectation
Heimir Hallgrimsson was officially presented to the press as the new manager of Ireland's men's team on July 11. Before he'd even had a chance to speak, though, Football Association of Ireland (FAI) interim chief-executive David Courell had to address the unfortunate timing of what was a celebratory news conference.
After a painfully protracted process, Ireland had finally found a new permanent coach – the sense of relief was palpable – but Hallgrimsson's unveiling arrived just days after the FAI had apologised to female footballers who claimed to have been sexually harassed and coerced by two former national team …
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