Dundalk announce Stephen O’Donnell: 'I couldn't turn down football-crazy town'

O'Donnell will work alongside another former Dundalk FC title-winner, Dave Mackey, who has been appointed first-team manager.

Dundalk FC head coach Stephen O'Donnell. Picture: Dundalk FC

Dundalk have confirmed the return to the club of former captain Stephen O’Donnell, who will take over as the club's head coach.

O'Donnell stepped down as St Patrick’s Athletic, where he had managed for just over two years, after last month's FAI Cup win.