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Simon Easterby will take charge of the Irish rugby union team while Andy Farrell will coach the British and Irish Lions.
Farrell will lead the team on a tour of Australia next summer for a three-Test series against the Wallabies.
This means he will not be able to lead Ireland in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, where Ireland are looking to win three consecutive championships.
Easterby commented: “Being asked to lead the Ireland team is a huge honor and I am delighted to accept. I look forward to working with the team and talented players behind the scenes while Andy is away with the British & Irish Lions.
Commenting on the announcement, IRFU Performance Director David Humphreys said: “I am delighted to confirm Simon’s promotion later this year and it is recognition of his development and high standing as a coach with the Irish team for the past 10 years. .”
The British and Irish Lions tour is set to be one of the biggest ever with the second Test taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The touring team – made up of top players from the England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland rugby unions – will face Argentina in Dublin before traveling to the West Indies.
Farrell will be in charge of Ireland for this year’s autumn internationals.
Lions Rugby 2025 tour of Australia
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June 28, v Western Force, Perth (Optus Stadium)
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July 2, v Queensland Reds, Brisbane (Suncorp Stadium)
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July 5, v NSW Waratahs, Sydney (Allianz Stadium)
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July 9, v ACT Brumbies, Canberra (GIO Stadium)
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July 12, vs AU and NZ Invitational, Adelaide (Adelaide Oval)
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July 19, 1st attempt, v Wallabies, Brisbane (Suncorp Stadium)
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July 22, against to be confirmed, Melbourne (Marvel Stadium)
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July 26, 2nd test, v Wallabies, Melbourne (Melbourne Cricket Ground/MCG)
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August 2, 3rd attempt, vs Wallabies, Sydney (Accor Stadium)
