Heimir Hallgrimsson currently serves as the manager of the Republic of Ireland men's senior team. He grew up in the Westman Islands of Iceland, where he worked as a dentist alongside his early coaching roles. Hallgrimsson rose to prominence as joint-coach of the Iceland national team, helping them reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 after defeating England 2-1.
He later led Iceland to their first World Cup appearance in 2018. Following his tenure with the Icelandic side, he managed Al-Arabi in Qatar before taking the head coach position with the Jamaica national team in 2022. During his time with Jamaica, he oversaw their participation in the 2024 Copa America, per Sky Sports.
The Football Association of Ireland appointed Hallgrimsson in July 2024 to succeed Stephen Kenny. He is tasked with overseeing the Republic of Ireland's 2024-25 Nations League campaign and the qualifying rounds for the 2026 World Cup, according to The Guardian. The coach maintains his dentistry qualification despite his full-time football commitments.
