Ian Ryan has been appointed Wexford FC manager on a two-and-a-half year deal.
The former Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne and UCD defender succeeds Brian O’Sullivan who left the First Division’s bottom side last week.
On the FAI’s Pro Licence course, Ryan has considerable coaching experience with UCD where he won the U19 title and was first-team assistant manager.
Ryan said: "The whole challenge really excites me. I think it's important we take a longer, more sustainable view on things.
“Ultimately my immediate focus will be to make improvements with the first team while familiarising myself with the underage structure.
“Let's start making Wexford an attractive place to play football, let's make Ferrycarrig an appealing place for the Wexford public to view an entertaining game.
“And let's keep our best academy players in the club. With my background I love to improve teams and individuals.”
Ryan added: “I’m looking for people and players who are hungry and want to achieve their potential.
“And my promise to anyone in the academy is that if they display those characteristics along with the required talent, they will get an opportunity."
