Vera Pauw must prepare her Ireland side for their final three European Championship qualifiers in September, October and December.
Although UEFA have rescheduled the finals for July 2022, they want the qualifiers wrapped up by the end of the year.
And Pauw has been informed of the new dates for the vital clashes with top seeds and runaway favourites Germany - twice - and Ukraine.
Ireland are hoping to become the first women's senior side to reach the finals.
And so, realistically, Pauw's side are trying to be among the three best runners-up from the nine groups taking place to automatically qualify for the finals in England.
If that goal isn't achieved then Ireland hope to be among the remaining group runners-up who will be involved in a play-off to reach the finals.
Their first meeting with the Germans is away and will take place on September 19, followed by another trip, this time to Ukraine, on October 23.
Ireland's qualifying campaign will conclude with a Tallaght showdown with the Germans on December 1.
All three games are expected to be played behind closed doors.
Pauw's assistant Eileen Gleeson reacted: "We are excited to have these games set...but it's important to note the fight against COVID-19 continues.
"This is our first battle to overcome, then we turn our focus to our games."
