O'Callaghan takes over Athlone post

Former Longford Town assistant manager Aaron Callaghan has been confirmed as the new manager of eircom League First Division club Athlone Town.

Callaghan takes over from Jimmy Greene who resigned last month after the St Mel's Park club finished fourth from bottom at the end of a disappointing 2003.

Meanwhile, the Board of Finn Harps have confirmed that Noel King will remain on in his position as manager of first team affairs.

The agreement was reached after negotations between King and Harps over the past few weeks.

King's future at the club had been unclear after the club had failed to gain promotion last month following their promotion play-off final defeat against Derry City.

"I'm staying on and looking forward to it," said King following the announcement.

"I enjoyed the Christmas break and decided to give it another go to get the club up to the Premier Division."