Billy Dennehy appointed Kerry FC manager ahead of League of Ireland tilt

The former Shamrock Rovers and Cork City winger had originally been announced as Director of Football.

STEPPING UP: Newly-appointed Kerry FC manager Billy Dennehy. 

Billy Dennehy will lead his native Kerry in their maiden season as a senior League of Ireland club.

The 35-year-old played under Roy Keane at Sunderland as well as Michael O’Neill and Stephen Kenny upon his return to Ireland, where he won a league title at Shamrock Rovers and represented his country at U23 level.