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Derry City searches for new manager after Tiernan Lynch's departure

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Derry City searches for new manager after Tiernan Lynch's departure
Summary

Derry City announced the departure of manager Tiernan Lynch, intensifying speculation about his replacement. Mark Connolly, the former club captain, steps in as interim manager, aiming to lead the team from sixth place in the league. The club hopes to make a permanent appointment after assessing potential candidates this summer, including notable names like Scott Brown and current managers Graham Coughlan and Ciaran Kilduff. Any successful interim performance could bolster Connolly’s chance of being appointed on a permanent basis.

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  • •Tiernan Lynch departs Derry City as manager.
  • •Mark Connolly is appointed interim manager.
  • •Derry currently sits sixth in the league table.
  • •Scott Brown and Graham Coughlan are among potential managerial candidates.
  • •The club aims to make a permanent appointment by the end of the season.
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  • 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Who could succeed Tiernan Lynch at Derry City?
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BBC Sport NI assesses some of the possible candidates to succeed Tiernan Lynch as manager of Derry City.

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