Liam Kearney back at Cork City as club's Head of Academy

Former club winger and first team coach replaces Colin Healy in the role  

Liam Kearney has been appointed head of the Cork City academy.  Picture: Inpho/Ryan Byrne

Liam Kearney says he is relishing returning to the Cork City fold after he was appointed the club's new Head of Academy this evening.

Kearney will replace Colin Healy in the role, with Healy having become the club's first team manager. Kearney had been first team coach at Galway United, on John Caulfield's staff. Kearney had previously served as an assistant coach to Caulfield during his term as Cork City boss.