Republic of Ireland: Stephen Kenny's backroom staff depart after manager's exit

Andrews served as Kenny's assistant manager at both U21 and senior level

A number of the Republic of Ireland's backroom staff have departed their roles, the Football Association of Ireland has announced.

It comes after Stephen Kenny's time as manager came to an end on Wednesday.

His contract was not renewed after the Republic failed to qualify for Euro 2024.

It was confirmed on Thursday that former Republic internationals Keith Andrews and John O'Shea are among those who have left their roles.

Andrews, who won 35 caps for his country, was Kenny's assistant manager at both under-21 and senior level.

The 118-capped O'Shea served as an assistant coach after being promoted from the under-21s in February. He is also part of Wayne Rooney's backroom staff at Birmingham City.

Chief scout and opposition analyst Stephen Rice, goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely, who works with Crystal Palace, and athletic performance coach Damien Doyle, have all also left their roles.

The Republic finished fifth in their Euro 2024 qualifying group, picking up just two wins in the campaign against Gibraltar.

Kenny and his staff's last game in charge was the 1-1 friendly draw with New Zealand at the Aviva on Tuesday.

In a statement, FAI director of football Marc Canham said: "We would like to thank Keith, John, Stephen, Dean and Damien for their excellent service and commitment.

"I would particularly like to thank Keith Andrews who has served the Association so well in the assistant manager role with both the U21s and senior team, and he leaves with our very best wishes for his future career in football."

He added: "The level of professionalism each of them have brought to their roles over their period of time with the Association has been exemplary and we're extremely grateful for their hard work with the senior men's national team."