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Connolly appointed Derry City director of football

BBC Sport · Jun 11, 2026, 10:28 AM

Key takeaways

  • Connolly captained Derry City before joining Coleraine in January
  • Mark Connolly has been appointed Derry City director of football after his decision to call time on his playing career.
  • Connolly left Derry to link up with former Candystripes boss Ruaidhri Higgins at Coleraine in January.

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Connolly captained Derry City before joining Coleraine in January

Mark Connolly has been appointed Derry City director of football after his decision to call time on his playing career.

Connolly left Derry to link up with former Candystripes boss Ruaidhri Higgins at Coleraine in January.

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