Stephen Kenny has lost another member of his Republic of Ireland backroom team as Ruaidhri Higgins has been appointed boss of Derry City.
Higgins has signed a three and a half year deal to replace Declan Devine as manager of the Candystripes.
After working with Stephen Kenny at Dundalk, Higgins fulfilled the role of chief scout and opposition analyst with the Republic of Ireland under the Dubliner.
It's not the first backroom departure Kenny has endured.
In January, Damien Duff and Alan Kelly left the national team set up.
Derry City FC have appointed Ruaidhrí Higgins as First Team Manager on a three and a half year contract.
— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) April 23, 2021
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We would like to put on record our thanks to Jonathan Hill FAI CEO & Stephen Kenny First Team Manager of the Republic of Ireland, in granting permission for us to speak to Ruaidhrí.
— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) April 23, 2021
On the pitch tonight, champions Shamrock Rovers host Bohemians in the SSE League of Ireland Premier Division.
The Dublin derby kicks off at 7.45 at Tallaght Stadium.
St Patrick's Athletic are away to Finn Harps.
It's a 5.45 start at Finn Park.
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