Wednesday 8 June 2016 10:51, UK
Martin O’Neill has agreed terms on a new two-year contract as manager of the Republic of Ireland.
O'Neill has been in charge of the Republic since November 2013 and confirmation of his new contract comes just before he leads his team into Euro 2016.
The 64-year-old was unable to beat Germany and Poland to automatic qualification for this summer's tournament, but a 3-1 aggregate win over Bosnia-Herzegovina was enough to seal their passage to France.
O'Neill's next task after Euro 2016 is to try to end a 16-year absence from the World Cup, with the Republic of Ireland having failed to qualify since the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea.
Assistant manager Roy Keane and coaches Steve Guppy, Seamus McDonagh and Steve Walford have also signed fresh deals.
"I am delighted that John Delaney and the FAI Board have extended our contracts for the World Cup campaign," said O'Neill.
"It has been an absolute privilege to have been in charge of the Republic of Ireland national team, these last 30 months, and we go to France tomorrow in good spirits, with a strong desire to do well in the next few weeks.
"The players have done brilliantly in the campaign so far and they are ready for the big challenges ahead."
Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney added: "The board of the FAI were unanimous in offering Martin and his full management team a renewal of their contracts.
"I am delighted to have worked with Martin and his team through qualification for the Euros, and I and all of the staff in the Association, look forward to working with them into the future.
"I would like to take this opportunity to wish the management team, the players and the backroom team the very best as we embark on our journey to France tomorrow for the European Championships."
